53--PACKING MATERIAL

This contract involves the procurement of packing materials with NSN 5330004722910, specifically 299 units to be delivered within approximately 97 days. The arrangement is an indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with a one-year term or until the total orders reach $250,000, whichever occurs first. An estimated 12 orders are expected annually, with a guaranteed minimum order quantity of 44 units. Items will be shipped to various locations within the continental United States and outside the continental U.S., coordinated through consolidation and containerization points at DLA depots. The contract specifies approved sources, including vendor codes 17454 170A583PC3 and 73680 7592SIZE1-4X9-16X87INCH, and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA program, with a NAICS code of 339991. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), accessible electronically via the provided link, with no hard copies, plans, or drawings available. All responsible small business sources are encouraged to submit quotes, which will be evaluated if received timely. The response deadline is February 24, 2025. The contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio, and inquiries can be directed via email to the designated contact. The procurement emphasizes electronic submission and compliance with small business set-aside requirements, ensuring broad participation from qualified vendors.