81 -- Biohazard boxes with bags and ties

The National Institutes of Health is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and capability of interested businesses to furnish bio-hazard boxes with bags and ties. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL OR COST PROPOSAL. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 322212 with a size standard of 750 employees. Boxes shall be 18 inches x 13 inches x 18 inches (inside dimensions); oyster white; shall be certified of meeting the following: bursting test of 275 lbs. per sq. inch; minimum combined weight of facings 138 lbs. per thousand sq. ft.; size limit of 90 inches; gross weight limit of 90 lbs.; fluted carrugated cardboard; joints shall be lapped and glued inside only. Shall have a modified T top with locking tabs on flap B. Flaps are to be labeled A, B, and C. Shall have crash bottom. Boxes shall be manufactured of a minimum of 20% recycled material. Shall be marked showing certification of meeting Drop Test, CFR Title 49, Transportation, Part 178.603 abd Stacking Test, CFR Title 49, Transportation, Part 178.606. Plastic bags shall be polyethylene, low density, black, not less than .003 inch thickness. Tolerance on thickness shall be minus 0 and plus the standard of the industry. Shall be 19-1/2 inches wide x 17-1/2 inches deep x 44-1/2 inches long. Dimensions shall be inside measurements plus 12 inch. Shall be one piece construction with tuck on sides between face and back of bag. Tucks shall be approximately 9 inches wide from crease to edge and crease shall be parallel to the sides. Shall have gusseted bottom heat sealed. Shall be Grade A, untreated material. Bags shall be marked showing certification of meeting tear resistance as prescribed in ASTM D 1709-04 and impact resistance as prescribed in ASTM D 1922-03a. Shall include plactic electrical cable ties, white, approximately 12 inches long, minimum of 70 lb. fasteneres. Interested businesses responding to this market survey must provide (1) descriptive literature demonstrating their ability to furnish an item meeting the specifications identified herein; (2) business name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and name of contact, (3) size and type of business (e.g., small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone, 8(a)); and (4) at least two recent past performance references including name of contact, telephone number, email addresses, duration of contract, description, and dollar value. Two copies of any response must be received at the address identified in this synopsis no later than 5 pm EST, June 2, 2006. When utilizing a courier service, Federal Express, UPS, or express mail, the city, state, and zip code must read: ROCKVILLE, MD 20852. Responses by e-mail or facsimile (fax) WILL not be accepted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Informtion received will be considered solely for the purpose of determing whether sufficient concerns possess the bility to fulfill the govern ment's requirement and to ensure competition under any set-aside acquisition. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement as a set-aside based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All information pertaining to this procurement will only be posted and made available for viewing and downloading on the Government Electronic Posting System (FedBizOpps) site at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the rsponsibility fo interested concerns to review this site frequently for updates.