81 -- BAGS AND SACKS

The Department of State’s Diplomatic Pouch and Mail Department plans to award a purchase order to UNICOR (FPI) for the procurement of various types of Diplomatic Orange pouch bags. The contract includes five distinct line items, each specifying a different size and quantity of pouch bags: 250 KT Pouch Bags (25DX18WKT), 250 BT Pouch Bags (36DX23WXBASE5BT), 750 OT Pouch Bags (52DX42WXBASE20OT), 750 WT Pouch Bags (60DX61WX32WT), and 500 X3 Pouch Bags (41D33WXBASE15X3). Each bag type will be sequentially numbered within specific ranges as detailed in the contract. The expected delivery is set for 30 days following the receipt of the order, with quotations requested on an FOB Destination basis. Interested firms are invited to express their interest in competing for this requirement by contacting the Contracting Officer, JoAnn B. Carroll, no later than June 7, 2006. The contract is classified under NAICS code 314911, which pertains to manufacturing of bags and sacks, reflecting the nature of the items being procured. The contract’s solicitation number is Reference-Number-2050-630017, and communication details for the contracting officer are provided for potential bidders. This procurement ensures the continued supply of standardized, numbered diplomatic pouch bags necessary for secure document and item transit.