Horizon BQ-470 PUR Binder/MG60 Gathering Pockets
Added: Feb 01, 2012 12:43 pm This notice is for informational purposes only. The Government intends to award a sole source (GSA) contract to Standard Finishing Systems, for a Horizon BQ-470 and MG60 Gathering (Pockets). The MG60 Gathering (Pockets) are add-on attachments to an existing Horizon Binder at GPO. The BQ 470 is a unique perfect binder in that it is the only binder that incorporates all of the following specifications. (1) 2 sheets to 2.5" thickness (2) drum applicator that is utilized for both PUR and EVA adhesive (3) easy change over in less than 15 min. from PUR to EVA and back, (4) thickness caliper to load book dimensions automatically as on the existing Horizon Binder (5) JDF compatible (6) all adjustments move simultaneously from either caliper or touch screen including milling, notching, side glue, nipper, hinge and spine scoring and cover feeding, and (7) 1350 cycles per hour for maximum productivity. The BQ 470 also incorporates the same icons on the touch screen as on existing Horizon Bindery equipment at GPO, the BQ 260, SB07, and Stitchliner. This is NOT a Request for Quotations and does NOT constitute any commitment by the Government. All inquiries regarding this acquisition shall be submitted, via email to cdwashington@gpo.gov, by 2:00 pm, February 7, 2012.
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2/1/12, 12:43 PM Proposed addition of Recycled Binders to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
Added: Apr 07, 2009 11:26 am This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for information, quote, or proposal for procurement of products or services. It concerns an action which may affect the current procurement of Recycled Binders by the Federal Government. The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is an independent agency of the Federal Government.The Committee, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities tough Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Those products which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the AbilityOne (formerly JWOD) Program are added to the Committee's Procurement List (PL). You can view the PL on our website at www.abilityone.gov. Once a product is added to the PL to be provided by a nonprofit agency, no other product determined to be essentially the same can be sold to the Federal government. However, the new SKILCRAFT branded product can be bid and sold to the Government by any authorized dealer.The Committee has been asked to consider adding the broad Government requirement for the following product to the PL:7510-00-NIB-0877, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 1 inch Black7510-00-NIB-0878, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 1.5 inch Black7510-00-NIB-0879, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 2 inch Black7510-00-NIB-0880, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 3 inch7510-00-NIB-0881, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 1 inch Blue7510-00-NIB-0882, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 1.5 inch Blue7510-00-NIB-0883, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 2 inch Blue7510-00-NIB-0884, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 3 inch Blue7510-00-NIB-0885, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 1 inch Dark Green7510-00-NIB-0886, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 1.5 inch Dark Green7510-00-NIB-0887, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 2 inch Dark Green7510-00-NIB-0888, Binder, 3 D-Ring, 100% recycled & Recyclable, 3 inch Dark GreenThe contracting agency involved is the GSA/FSS OFC SUP CTR - PAPER PRODUCTS, New York NY.Before adding a product to the PL, the Committee considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as similar products, would have on the sales of the firms that are currently providing Recycled Binders to GSA and the extent to which the potentially affected suppliers are dependent on the income. Similar products are:7510-00-NIB-0877 - AVE-50000, STW 860117510-00-NIB-0878 - AVE-50004, STW 860217510-00-NIB-0879 - AVE-50008, STW 860317510-00-NIB-0880 - AVE-50012, STW 860517510-00-NIB-0881 - AVE-50001, STW 860127510-00-NIB-0882 - AVE-50005, STW 860227510-00-NIB-0883 - AVE-50009, STW 860327510-00-NIB-0884 - AVE-50013, STW 860527510-00-NIB-0885 - AVE-50002, STW 860147510-00-NIB-0886 - AVE-50006, STW 860247510-00-NIB-0887 - AVE-50010, STW 860347510-00-NIB-0888 - AVE-50014, STW 86054In order for the Committee to be able to assess the potential impact on affected companies, it is important that these firms report the following information to the Committee:1) Total Revenues accrued from all sources for the most recent 12-month time period2) Revenues accrued by providing Recycled Binders to GSA for the same most recent 12-month period3) The length of time the potentially affected firm has been providing these products to GSA.The information prescribed above must reach the Committee no later than April 21, 2009 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Committee could conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the PL.It is only with this information that the Committee can perform an accurate impact analysis. Your letter can be returned either by mail to the address on this notice or by fax to (703) 603-0655. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate. If any of the information you provide is proprietary, please advise us in your reply, and we will ensure that it is safeguarded from disclosure.When assessing impact on a commercial firm, the Committee takes into account the revenues of the parent, subsidiary, and affiliated corporations as well. If a company is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation to another corporation, please identify the other corporations to which the company is related, the nature of the relationship, and the other corporations total revenue data.General information concerning the Committee and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 46-48c, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Committee's website at www.abilityone.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this letter or the addition of the above-referenced product to the PL, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 603-2117.
CP-09-04-07-01 AbilityOne
4/7/09, 11:26 AM Proposed addition of Slant 3 D-Ring Binders, Loose-Leaf to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Added: Apr 27, 2012 10:09 am This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for information, quote, or proposal for procurement of products or services. It concerns an action which may affect the current procurement of the products listed in this Notice by the Federal Government. The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Committee, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities tough Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Those products which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the AbilityOne Program are added to the Committee's Procurement List (PL). You can view the PL on our website at www.abilityone.gov. Once a product is added to the PL to be provided by a nonprofit agency, no other product determined to be essentially the same can be sold to the Federal government. However, the new SKILCRAFT branded product can be bid and sold to the Government by any authorized dealer.The Committee has been asked to consider adding the Total Government Requirement for the following product to the PL:NSN: 7510-01-392-5283 Name: Binder, Loose-Leaf, Slant D, 3 Ring, No Overlay, Black, 5"Description: Binder, Loose-Leaf, Slant 3 D-Ring, No Overlay, Black, 5" Capacity. UOI is EA.Should this item be added to the PL, the contracting agency will be the General Services Administration, New York, NY.Before adding a product to the PL, the Committee considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as similar products, would have on the sales of the firms that are currently providing the products listed in this Notice to the federal government and the extent to which the potentially affected suppliers are dependent on the income. Similar products are:NSN: 7510-01-392-5283 Similar Items: AVE07901; WLJ38450B; AVE08901; SAM17600; SPR08901; CRD18062; CRD18762In order for the Committee to be able to assess the potential impact on affected companies, it is important that these firms report the following information to the Committee:1) Total Revenues accrued from all sources for the most recent 12-month time period. When assessing impact on a commercial firm, the Committee takes into account the revenues of the parent, subsidiary, and affiliated corporations. If your company is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation to another corporation, please identify the other corporation to which the company is related, the nature of the relationship, and the other corporation's total revenue data.2) Revenues accrued by providing the products listed in this Notice to the federal government for the same most recent 12-month period3) The length of time the potentially affected firm has been providing these products to the federal government.The information prescribed above must reach the Committee no later than May 11, 2012 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Committee could conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the PL.It is only with this information that the Committee can perform an accurate impact analysis. Your letter can be returned either by mail to the address on this notice or by fax to (703) 603-0655. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate. If any of the information you provide is proprietary, please advise us in your reply, and we will ensure that it is safeguarded from disclosure.General information concerning the Committee and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 8501-8506, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Committee's website at www.abilityone.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this letter or the addition of the above-referenced product to the PL, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 603-2117.
CP-04-27-12-01 AbilityOne
4/27/12, 10:09 AM