Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

The Bureau of the Census is issuing this notice as a combined synopsis/solicitation for pressure seal paper. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a wr... The Bureau of the Census is issuing this notice as a combined synopsis/solicitation for pressure seal paper. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 51-SO-BC-19-00005 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2019-03, dated 12-JUN-2019. The Census Bureau anticipates one award resulting from this notice. Award will be made to lowest priced responsive, responsible offeror meeting all specifications and requirements. CLIN001 - 8 ½" x 11", sub 28, White, Pressure Seal, Duplex, Multi-Purpose, V-Fold, with Block-Out Quantity Required - 1,500 Boxes @ 2,000 Sheets per Box = 3,000,000 Sheets CLIN002 - Variance up to 10% + or - of Line #1 150 Boxes @ 2,000 Sheets = 300,000 Sheets CLIN003 - Option for additional 1,500 Boxes @ 2,000 Sheets = 3,000,000 Sheets CLIN004 - Variance up to 10% + or - of Line #3 150 Boxes @ 2,000 Sheets = 300,000 Sheets Cartons must be on wood pallets no more than 48" high, including pallet. Pallet Specifications as Follows: Wooden, #1 or #2, 42" Wide x 48" Long, Single Stringer with Full Opening on 42" Side The Government may request samples from the apparent three (3) low offerors. A bid sample is defined for this solicitation as one (1) box of 2,000 sheets. Requested samples must be delivered within three (3) business days after notice from the Government; at no cost to the Government. Samples should be sent to the following address: US Census Bureau 1621 Dutch Lane ATTN: Procurement 64-F Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Be sure to include all shipping and handling charges to the delivery location. Delivery is FOB Destination to: Bureau of the Census 1621 Dutch Lane Receiving 60-F Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Acceptance at same location. Delivery 14 days ARO. Awardees must be registered with the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov). Bids are due by 5:00 PM (EDT) on 12-AUG-2019. Submit bids - via US mail, fax, or email: Bureau of the Census Attn: Yvonna Kaye Gibbs/Thomas Sherman 1201 East 10th Street, 64-F Jeffersonville, IN 47132 Fax: (812)218-3937 Email: yvonna.kaye.gibbs@census.gov; thomas.m.sherman@census.gov Classification Code: 75 - Office Supplies and Devices NAICS Code: 424110 - Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers Is this a Recovery and Reimbursement Act Action? No Response Date: August 12, 2019 5:00 pm Eastern