81IB_RFI_ResponseForm.docx

MAS 81-IB RFI Questionnaire Synopsis: GSA is contemplating updating and revising Special Item Numbers (SINs) in Multiple Award Schedule 81-IB for Shipping, Packing and Packing Materials to better align with Industry changes and meet requirements of Federal customers and Civilian Agencies. A Vendor Roundtable Discussion may follow with interested parties on October 24, 2018 within Region 2 at our New York City location. An existing MAS contract is not a prerequisite to submit a reply.

This notice is for information only. No quotes, prices or capability statements are being requested. Federal customers buying similar products under Open Market procedures may also respond under Question No. 9 with any items/Services which are not currently being provided under this 81IB Schedule SIN 617 8-New Technology and are also invited to attend. Please complete and return the attached questionnaire no later than October 12, 2018 via email to MAS81IB@gsa.gov

MAS 81-IB Request For Information (RFI) Questionnaire Please answer the questions below:

1. Do you provide collapsible or recyclable or multi-function storage products in the commercial marketplace? (Y/N)

2. As a contractor in the Shipping, Packing and Packaging Commodity, do you provide ISO Containers, also referred to as BI-CONS, TRICONS and QUADCONS?

If no, please skip to Question 3.

If yes, please respond to the following questions:

2A When providing customized containers, do you also provide labor hours for set-up or is there a flat fee for ancillary services?

2B Would a buying guide assist in the sale of containers to federal customers?

2C What standards such as ISO certification are relevant to the industry?

2D What is the best way to describe to customers the difference between bicon, tricon, quadcon and possible modifications within the industry?

2E. Is there a standard warranty? Do you offer any long term maintenance options?

2F. Currently there is no leasing under MAS 81-IB. If GSA were to incorporate leasing of containers as an option in the Schedule, what considerations would need to be included in the contract, for the vendor and customer agency? In this scenario, the contractor retains the disposition and final retention of the item under a separate and new SIN category.

3. Do you modify or offer any variance or customizations (e.g. specialized deviations to meet requirements), maintenance and repair and do they develop new products?

If Yes to the above Question, please answer filtered questions below; otherwise skip to No.4.

3A. If your customers request customization or options, what are the most common purchases? (eg: trailer chassis, heating/cooling, electricity, temperature control, weapons racks, etc) 3B. Did you know GSA has a SIN for Container Modification, SIN 617 11? Y/N

4. Do you currently have a GSA MAS 81-IB Contract?

If yes, list contract number: ____________________ If no, or have another GSA contract please list reason(s): ______________________ Would you be interested in submitting an offer to this Schedule? (Y/N)

5.How many years of experience do you have in the Shipping, Packing and Packaging Commodity Business?

6. What is your Socioeconomic Status? (Related to Business Size) A. Company Name

B DUNS#

C Point of Contact(s) (POC) D POC email E POC phone # F SAM.gov valid through date G Current NAICS Code affiliation H Manufacturer? Y/N I Distributor? Y/N J Additional Status? (Affiliate, Authorized Distributor, Subcontracting, Consolidation or Team Partnerships?)

7. Many Container kits or components are made in China and other non-TAA countries? How do you monitor or track for your Federal Customers?

8. If GSA proposes a Vendor Industry Roundtable for a group discussion among Competitors, with strict focus on “Containers”, would you be interested in attending via virtual or physical meeting on October 24, 2018 at GSA Region 2 in New York City, New York location? This not a contractor sales pitch; but opportunity to openly discuss Industry trends and marketplace changes.

9. Please list any questions, comments, remarks below.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.