RFQ for Humpback Container

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure 25 Humpback Containers, CONFAB P/N 9107. The government is procuring these containers in accordance with FAR Part 12.

• Humpback Container, CONFAB P/N 9107

• Salient characteristics include:

  • Single Wall Plastic Lids
  • 14 GA construction with flanged corners and horizontal "V" groove ribs front, back and bottom
  • 12 GA bottom
  • 12 GA interlocking banding
  • 11 GA 4"x 8" gusseted fork channels (specifics vary by cu yd)
  • Zinc plated lid rod with 90-degree bend and nylon lock nut
  • Lid ears to accommodate plastic or steel lids
  • 16" Inseam weld
  • 1 1/2" Drain plug, right side bottom centered
  • Bottom skids with end caps (specifics vary by cu yd)
  • Interior coated with automotive underseal or rust inhibitive alkyd primer
  • Exterior painted in choice of standard color with alkyd enamel paint (some colors may be extra)

• Contract type is not specified, but orders will be issued under FAR Part 12.

• Delivery is requested within 42 days to Zip Code 92135.

• Offerors must submit a complete, accurate, and fully compliant quote with all required documentation and completed fields via email by the closing date and time.

• Quotes received after the specified time will be deemed "late".

• The evaluation factor will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

• Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov prior to award.

• Small Business Set-Aside: No

• NAICS Code: 326199

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Delivery addresses will be disclosed at time of Purchase Order (PO) issuance, or vendors may contact the GSA Transportation Department.

• Applicable provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to Buy American-Supplies, Child Labor, and System for Award Management registration.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides guidance on Military Standard 129R (Mil-Std-129R) for marking and shipping label requirements. It outlines the necessary information for unit, intermediate, and exterior container markings, including specific data elements such as NSN/NATO stock number, CAGE code, part number, quantity, contract number, and preservation method. The document also details the requirements for Military Shipping Labels (MSLs), including their format and content, and references relevant federal standards and clauses for packaging, packing, and hazardous material handling.

Vendors responding to opportunities requiring shipment of goods to military activities must adhere to these marking and labeling standards. Understanding these requirements is crucial for ensuring shipments are processed correctly and to avoid delays or "frustrated freight." Key elements like the Transportation Control Number (TCN) and the correct format of the Military Shipping Label (MSL) are critical for compliance. The document also highlights specific requirements for hazardous materials and wood packaging, which may be relevant depending on the nature of the goods being procured.