8115--Custom Corrugated Shipping Boxes - DLS 36C79126R0012

Pre-Solicitation Notice Pre-Solicitation Notice Page 5 of 5 Pre-Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Modification to a Previous Notice Page 1 of 5 DESCRIPTION A.1 Pre-Solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0012 Custom Corrugated Shipping Boxes THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND DOES NOT BIND THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD ANY CONTRACT. Custom Corrugated Shipping Boxes Synopsis: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (CSAS), 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401, has a requirement to acquire custom boxes for shipping medical devices to Veterans. These boxes are purchased through the VA Denver & Logistics Center (DLC) for product distribution directly to the Veteran patients. The awarded contractor shall provide an uninterrupted source of supply of boxes that meet or exceed the specifications and deliver within the terms of the awarded contract. The Contract Opportunity shall listed under the main NAICS code: 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing Product Descriptions For CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0039, each box shall be constructed using C flute, single-wall corrugated cardboard, rated at a minimum of 32 ECT (Edge Crush Test) or greater, with a minimum burst strength of 200 pounds per square inch. The maximum weight capacity for box contents shall be 65 pounds. Internal dimensions of the completed box must match the specified dimensions exactly. Recovered Fiber Content: Boxes shall meet the following recommended recovered fiber content levels for paperboard and packaging products in accordance with EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG): Product Postconsumer Fiber (%) Total Recovered Fiber (%) Solid Fiber Boxes 40% 40% CLIN Box Size CLIN Box Size 0001 5 X 5 X 4 0021 24 X 20 X 12 0002 20 X 20 X 4 0022 18 X 16 X 8 0003 7 X 6 X 4 0023 13 X 13 X 10 0004 10 X 6 X 4 0024 12 X 10 X 8 0005 14 X 14 X 6 0025 8 X 8 X 4 0006 10 x 8 x 6 0026 24 X 20 X 6 0007 10 X 8 X 8 0027 24 X 20 X 4 0008 14 X 6 X 4 0028 20 X 16 X 4 0009 14 X 10 X 8 0029 11 X 11 X 4 0010 15 X 11 X 7 0030 12 X 12 X 8 0011 18 X 18 X 15 0031 48 X 40 X 36 0012 18 X 16 X 12 0032 16 X 16 X 16 0013 12 X 9 X 4 0033 12 X 12 X 12 0014 13 X 13 X 5 0034 13 X 10 X 4 0015 13 X 13 X 8 0035 11 X 11 X 4 0016 24 X 17 X 15 0036 22 X 18 X 10 0017 14 X 8 X 6 0037 20 X 20 X 8 0018 18 X 14 X 4 0038 16 X 5 X 5 0019 18 X 16 X 4 0039 18 X 16 X 10 0020 18 X 16 X 6 We anticipate issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in approximately 30 days at SAM.gov, however, all dates in this notice are subject to change. Any amendments applicable to the solicitation will be posted at the same site. To take advantage of business opportunities with the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must register your firm with the System for Award Management at SAM.gov AND in the Veteran Small Business Certification database if applicable, (registration is required for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses) under the applicable NAICS codes. Registration is free and potential contractors are encouraged to visit the SAM website as no contract can be awarded to any offeror not registered in SAM. The VA intends to award a single firm fixed-price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The resulting award will consist of a one-year (1) base with four (4) option years. Any award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) to the Government. This requirement will be solicited as a Full and Open procurement that will consider price and past performance in the award decision. Final evaluation factors will be defined in the solicitation. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the Contract Opportunities website to receive notifications of any solicitation and/or amendments postings. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer (CO): Eric Asper and who can be contacted at eric.asper@va.gov or the Contract Specialist (CS): Andrea Torrano who can be contacted at andrea.torrano@va.gov.

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The purpose of this publication is to cancel solicitation 36C79126R0012 due to a requirement change. A new solicitation will be published once internal reviews and analysis are completed.

The purpose of this amendment is to cancel this solicitation.

Custom Corrugated Shipping Boxes

Custom Corrugated Boxes Rescind and Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Notice

The purpose of this amendment is to cancel this solicitation.