81 -- 8a Competitive Set-Aside - Interlocking Plastic Bag

The above referenced 8a solicitation for plastic bag is hereby cancelled in its entirety. Thank You for your interest in this procurement. We propose to issue subject solicitation on or about 11/6/07. This will be an 8a competitive set aside term contract, DOA through 12/31/08 with options to extend not to exceed 5 years. The item is for NSN 8105-00-137-9131 Bag Plastic Interlocking Closure Seal. (Item Purchase Description is listed below). Delivery will be FOB Destination, 30 Days ARO. Delivery points will be the GSA depots N3 depot Burlington,NJ and S3 depot Sharpe,CA. The estimated yearly quantities will be as follows: N3 depot 4,128 PG per year and S3 depot 2,260 PG per year. In order to submit an offer on this procurement your firm must be a certified 8a firm with an 8a award letter current and furnished with your offer. In addition, if other firms are being used to subcontract the work, the firm must also be an 8a certified firm. For additional information on the 8a program you can contact http://www.sba.gov under the 8a programs or call your local SBA office. If your interested in receiving a solicitation to bid you can contact Lonnie Cummings via email with your request at Lonnie.Cummings@gsa.gov The solicitation will officially issue on or about 11/6/07. For additional information you can call 212-264-2698 Attached below is the IPD for NSN 8105-00-137-9131 in addition more information about the bag can be obtained on http://www.gsaadvantage.gov under a search you can put the stock number 8105-00-137-9131. Type - Cushioned Size - 12 x 12 inches nominal The bags shall be imprinted in red or blue lettering with the following legend: "REUSABLE - DO NOT DISCARD" Construction. Bags shall be flat style with a zip lock closure. Bags shall be provided with an interlocking seal closure extending the full width of the bag, located not less than 1.3 cm (1/2 ") nor more than 1.9 cm (3/4 ") from the top of the bag when measured to the middle of the seal. The interlocking seal shall close by applying pressure with the fingers to the seal area and shall open by pulling apart each side of the seal with the fingers. Physical requirements. Bags furnished under this description shall be made from plastic sheet which has a Breaking Factor of not less than 0.6 Newton (4.3 lbs) in machine direction and 0.4 Newton (3.0 lbs) in transverse direction, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 882. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Certification (plastic). The contractor shall certify that the item contains a minimum of 25% Post Consumer Material (PCM), in accordance with Code 40 of Federal Regulations Part 247. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery, and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. PACKAGING/PACKING: Fifty (50) bags shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to assure acceptance by common carrier and to provide product protection against loss or damage during multiple shipments, handling and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and the Uniform Freight Classification, and shall not be more than 51 pounds in weight.