81-Tri-wall Packaging and Supplies

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is looking for interested vendors to provide and deliver various identified shipping supplies to Charleston AFB Commissary, Charleston, SC. Below is a brief outline of the requirements. Potential offerors are required to provide a firm fixed unit price for the estimated quantities as well as fixed price shipping costs for an indefinite number of deliveries and indefinite quantity orders for the period of March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. Quotes may be submitted to DeCA Headquarters by email to [email protected] or by fax to (804)734-8669. Quotes shall be received by 3:30 p.m. EST on February 19, 2009. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me, Erika L. Arcaro at [email protected], (804) 734.8000 x48027 or Mike Shaffer, DeCA Contracting Officer, at (804) 734.8000 x48681, or [email protected]. The NAICS code for this requirement is 322211. It is the Government’s intent that payment will be made by Government Purchase Card. The vendor shall indicate if this method of payment is accepted. All awardees must be registered in the Government’s Central Contractor Registration. Please visit www.ccr.gov for further details. Inclusion on the website may take a few days; therefore, offerors are encouraged to start his process as soon as possible if not registered. Award will be made on a best value basis. Technical evaluation is equal to price evaluation. Price will be evaluated for the base year and will be extended to years two and three. Market increases will be considered in years two and three with proof of pricing increases and the Government’s evaluation of the applicable market indices. Descriptive literature must be included with the quote to allow technical evaluation. 1. Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Triwalls and other identified shipping supplies for the Defense Commissary Agency Store, Charleston AFB. 2. Period of Agreement: 01 March 2009 – 28 February 2012 3. Item Description: 0001 Box, Triwall, Corrugated, Stapled 48”x40”x36” 0002 Box, Triwall, Corrugated, Stapled 30”x30”x30” 0003 Cardboard sheet, single ply 49”x40” 0004 Plastic liner for Triwall Box, 51”x49”x97”, 3.5 mil thickness 0005 Banding, Steel, 5/8” wide, 0.20 mil. thickness 0006 Insulation Sheathing, polystyrene 4’x 8’ x ½ Corrugated boxes must be Triwalled and STAPLED NOT GLUED. Corrugated sheet is single ply Bag Liner is 3.5 mil Steel strapping must be 5/8 x 0.20mil NAICS: 322211 4. Estimated Quantities: USAGE PER YR 0001 450 EA (usually order around 75 EA at a time) 0002 150 EA 0003 650 EA 0004 16 ro. (Estimate 1,000’/ro.) 0005 1200 lbs (usually order 10 coils at a time) 5. Ordering: Defense Commissary Agency employees, who are authorized Government-wide Purchase card holders may place orders against this BPA. BPA calls will be issued via telephone, email or fax. Items will be ordered for immediate delivery at the established prices under this agreement. Response/Delivery time shall be within 2 business days. (Delivery Terms preference is 2 days from order to delivery, but vendor may propose alternate terms which will be considered in the best value determination.) 6. Method of Payment: Government Purchase Card (Credit Card) 7. Delivery Location: CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE DECA COMMISSARY 103 LAWSON DRIVE CHARLESTON, SC 29404-2198 .See Numbered Note(s) 26.

This is an amendment to answer vendors questions. The following provides the questions and answers: Question 1. May the roll be 500’ instead of 1000’ for the Triwall Plastic Liner? Answer 1. Yes Question 2. What is the quantity for Insulation Sheathing? Answer 2. Approx 500 sheets per year Question 3. For the Cardboard Sheet, single ply 49”x40”, what is the board test, flute is it kraft or plain? Answer 3. Sheet should not be 49”x40”, it should be 48” x 40”. Corrugated flute. Question 4. What is the style/grade needed? i.e. RSC (regular slotted container), HSC (half slotted container) Answer 4. RSC Question 5. What type of top & bottom is needed? (single? two flap? and/or lid top?) Answer 5. Four (4) flap Question 6. What is the stacking strength, that is the crush test and how many you want stacked on a pallet? Answer 6. 500lbs stacking strength Question 7. What are the marking and packaging requirements for the Triwall and Cardboard Sheet? Answer 7. Typical commercial standard marking such as makers mark, size, strength, etc… is acceptable. Question 8. What are the estimate usage for items 0002, 0003, and 0004? Answer 8. Item 0002 – 150 EA (50 at a time); Item 0003 – 650 EA (325 at a time); Item 0004 – 16 ro. (About 8 rolls at a time) Question 9. What is the density of the foam is it 1# or 2#, etc.? Answer 9. Please quote using 1# as the density. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE EXTENDED PAST THE DUE DATE OF FEBRUARY 24TH, 2009 AT 1:00PM EST. End of Amendment 0002.