SOURCES SOUGHT
75 -- White, Multipurpose Copier Paper - Source Sought & Salient Characteristics
- Notice Date
- 3/1/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 424120
— Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, 6011 Executive Boulevard, Room 537C, MSC-7663, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7663
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7663
- Solicitation Number
- NIHOD2012318
- Point of Contact
- Aseia H. Chaudhry, Phone: 3014020716, Tina Tiffany, Phone: 301.402.3079
- E-Mail Address
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Aseia.Chaudhry@nih.gov, tiffany_foteni@nih.gov
(Aseia.Chaudhry@nih.gov, tiffany_foteni@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Salient Characteristics This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of market research being conducted by the NIH to identify capable potential small business sources including Service Disabled Veterans, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman or Women Owned, 8(a), Veteran-owned, Alaskan Owned, native Hawaiian Owned, Native American owned and HUBZone interested in furnishing white, multipurpose copier paper on an as-needed basis. The applicable NAICS code is 424120 and the size standard is 100 employees. The paper number and estimated annual quantities are as follows: Paper, Copying, 8.5" x 11", NSN: 7530-01-335-2623, 25,000 cases; Paper, 2 Hole Top Drilled, 8.5" x 11", NSN: 7530-01-256 -9181, 2,000 Cases; Paper, Copying, 8.5" x 14", NSN: 7530-01-334-7817, 200 cases; Paper, 3 Hole Drilled, 8.5" x 11", NSN: 7530-01-033-8891, 400 Cases; and Paper, Copying 100% recycled, 8.5" x 11", NSN: 7530-01-503-8441, 4000 cases; Paper, Copying, 8.5" x 11", NSN: 7530-01-335-2623, 5,000 cases. Two of the above mentioned items ( NSN: 7530-01-033-8891 and NSN : 7530-01-503-8441) will be set-aside for AbilityOne since they are on the Mandatory Procurement List for AbilityOne. The government requires delivery to be made within 7 calendar days from the date the contractor receives an order. THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. The salient characteristics for each type of paper are attached. The anticipated period of performance for the contract is a base twelve month period, plus two (2) twelve month option periods for a total not to exceed period of thirty six months. The following is a summary of all the information that must be provided by each vendor. The Government will not review any package that does not contain all of the following information: Detailed capability statement describing your company's experience in providing these types of paper to other large organizations. Include in this description an explanation as to how delivery problems are handled, i.e., late deliveries and whether or not you can handle requests for expedited deliveries. A list of 3 references, including names of organizations to whom you have provided paper in the past, contract names, telephone numbers, approximate dollar value of the purchase orders or contracts and period of performance for the contract/order. The capability statement should reference Sources Sought Number NIHOD2012318 and shall include the following: (1) Name and Address of the Organization, (2) The size and type of business: Small Business; 8a Small Business; Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business; Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman or Women Owned, Alaskan Owned, native Hawaiian Owned, Native American owned and HUBZone as listed under www.ccr.gov, (3) Point of Contact with name, title, voice/telephone, facsimile number, and email address, (4) DUNS number, Address all of your applicable business size representations. The intended procurement will be classified under NAICS Code 424120 and the size standard is 100 employees. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code of 424120 should not submit a response to this notice. This market survey is being conducted to reach the widest possible audience and to gather current market information. Responding firms should provide two (2) copies of their tailored capability statement to Aseia Chaudhry (Ref.NIHOD2012318, National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisitions, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 541D, (MSC 7663) Bethesda, MD 20892-7663. (NOTE: If you are using a courier service, Federal Express, or UPS the city, state, and zip code should read ROCKVILLE, MD 20852). Please be aware that the U.S. Postal Service's "Express Mail" DOES NOT deliver to the Rockville, Maryland address AND delivery to the Bethesda, Maryland address will result in a delayed delivery to our office in Rockville, MD (up to 3 - 5 days). ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. THE CLOSING DATE FOR RESPONSES IS THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM Email and facsimile copies will not be accepted. All questions and/or comments regarding this sources sought notice must be in writing and may be emailed to Aseia Chaudhry at Aseia.chaudhry@nih.gov. Comments and questions will NOT be answ ered, but may assist in creating a solicitation for this requirement. THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ITEM NUMBER 1. DESCRIPTION: Paper, Copying: NSN: 7530-01-335-2623 1. Shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds. 2. Shall be size of 8.5" x 11" inches (21.59cm x 27.94cm). 3. Shall be white in color, with an 92% brightness or greater 4. Shall contain a minimum of 30% post-consumer fiber. 5. Shall be white, acid free, and jam free. 6. Shall contain 10 (ten) reams per case. 7. Shall be multiple purpose conforming to JCP 0-65, Dated February 1, 1999, for Plain Copier, Xerographic, White and Colored Paper. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ITEM NUMBER 2. DESCRIPTION: Paper, 2 Hole Top Drilled: NSN: 7530-01-256 -9181 1. Shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds. 2. Shall be size of 8.5" x 11" inches (21.59cm x 27.94cm). 3. Shall be white in color, with an 92% brightness or greater 4. Shall contain a minimum of 30% post-consumer fiber. 5. Shall have 2-Hole Drilled at top. 5. Shall be white, acid free, and jam free. 6. Shall contain 10 (ten) reams per case. 7. Shall be multiple purpose conforming to JCP 0-65, Dated February 1, 1999, for Plain Copier, Xerographic, White and Colored Paper. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ITEM NUMBER 3. DESCRIPTION: Paper, Copying: NSN: 7530-01-334-7817 1. Shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds. 2. Shall be size of 8.5" x 14" inches (21.59cm x 35.56cm). 3. Shall be white in color, with an 92% brightness or greater 4. Shall contain a minimum of 30% post-consumer fiber. 5. Shall be white, acid free, and jam free. 6. Shall contain 10 (ten) reams per case. 7. Shall be multiple purpose conforming to JCP 0-65, Dated February 1, 1999, for Plain Copier, Xerographic, White and Colored Paper. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ITEM NUMBER 4. DESCRIPTION: Paper, 3 Hole Drilled: NSN: 7530-01-033-8891 1. Shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds. 2. Shall be size of 8.5" x 11" inches (21.59cm x 27.94cm). 3. Shall be white in color, with an 92% brightness or greater 4. Shall contain a minimum of 30% post-consumer fiber. 5. Shall have 3-Hole Drill on the 11-inch side. 5. Shall be white, acid free, and jam free. 6. Shall contain 10 (ten) reams per case. •7. Shall be multiple purpose conforming to JCP 0-65, Dated February 1, 1999, for Plain Copier, Xerographic, White and Colored Paper. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ITEM NUMBER 5. DESCRIPTION: Paper, Copying 100% Recycled: NSN: 7530-01-503-8441 1. Shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds. 2. Shall be size of 8.5" x 11" inches (21.59cm x 27.94cm). 3. Shall be blue-white shade in color, with an 92% brightness or greater 4. Shall contain a minimum of 100% post-consumer content. 5. Shall be white, acid free, and jam free. 6. Shall contain 10 (ten) reams per case. 7. Shall be manufactured without the use of chlorine or chlorine compounds (PCF) 8. Shall be multiple purpose conforming to JCP 0-65, Dated February 1, 1999, for Plain Copier, Xerographic, White and Colored Paper. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ITEM NUMBER 6. DESCRIPTION: Paper, Copying: NSN: 7530-01-335-2623 1. Shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds. 2. Shall be size of 8.5" x 11" inches (21.59cm x 27.94cm). 3. Shall be white in color, with an 87% brightness or greater 4. Shall contain 30% post-consumer fiber. 5. Shall be white, acid free, jam free. 6. Shall contain 10 (ten) reams per case. 7. Shall be multiple purpose conforming to JCP 0-65, Dated February 1, 1999, for Plain Copier, Xerographic, White and Colored Paper. 8. Packaging, Palletization and Marking Instructions: (i) Packaging - Each ream of Xerographic (plain copier) paper shall contain 500 sheets. The reams shall be wrapper glued down securely. There shall be no tears or evidence of damage to the wrapper. Ten reams of paper shall be packed in each box. Boxes shall be suitably glued and sealed to prevent tearing and opening during normal handling. All boxes shall be free of bulges and distortions and show no evidence of damage. (ii) Palletization - Boxes shall be packed on a 4-way entry pallet with total dimensions not to exceed 40" wide X 48" long, (101.6cm x 121.92cm), inclusive of any material overhang. Pallets shall allow for pallet jacking from narrow end. The total height (including pallet) shall not exceed 56 inches (142.24cm). Each pallet shall contain 40 boxes of paper and all boxes shall be secured with stretch wrap plastic to assure safe and proper handling. (iii) Labeling - Each ream and carton shall be marked or labeled in accordance with commercial practice; however, such marking or labeling must include dimension, color, type, grain, and direction. Additional Salient Characteristics for Items 1- 5: Note: Numbers 1, 2, and 3 (iii) below only applies if the product that you offer does not come with a UPC Code. If they don't then they will need the NIH specific Bar Code as stated below. Numbers 3 (i) and (ii) apply to all products being offered. 1. Shall be marked in accordance with the attached NIH Standard Number 6, latest in effect, Symbology for Marking Unit Packs, Outer Container, and Selected Documents or latest NIH Standard in effect. 2. All individual reams and cases of paper must be bar coded with a National Stock Number (NSN). This number identifies the commodity being procured for the NIH, Central Stockroom. The bar code shall be 3 of 9 code as per the current Fed Std. No 123, latest in effect. The 13-digit NSN for the specific item shall be marked below the barcode symbol. 3. Packaging, Palletization and Marking Instructions: (i) Packaging - Each ream of Xerographic (plain copier) paper shall contain 500 sheets. The reams shall be wrapper glued down securely. There shall be no tears or evidence of damage to the wrapper. Ten reams of paper shall be packed in each box. Boxes shall be suitably glued and sealed to prevent tearing and opening during normal handling. All boxes shall be free of bulges and distortions and show no evidence of damage. (ii) Palletization - All deliveries shall be palletized on clean, new, 42" wide x 48" long (106.68cm x 121.92cm), four way wood pallets. The total height of the pallet and supplies shall not exceed 55 inches (139.7cm). In addition, each pallet shall be stretch wrapped to assure safe and proper handling. There will be no exchange of pallets. (Note: Current industry standard for cases of paper per pallet/skid is 40 cases per pallet, which fall within these palletization standards.) (iii) Marking - In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in NIH Standard No. 6, latest in effect, standard commercial marking shall be used. Exterior shipping containers and material not shipped in containers shall be marked, labeled, or tagged as applicable, and shall include (a) contractor's name and address; (b) contract and/or delivery order number, and (c) total number of cartons in shipment (i.e., 1 of 5, 4 of 5, etc.). In addition, each ream and carton shall be marked or labeled in accordance with commercial practice, such marking and labeling must include dimension, color, type, grain, and direction.
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- Zip Code: 20877
- Zip Code: 20877
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