Solicitation - Paper Bags HQC00426QE025.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

[FAR 5.101(c)(4) Description]

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial product prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number HQC00426QE025 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for paper bags for Central and West Commissary locations.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference and full text. For the full text of provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, they may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measures including options, if applicable, are included at Attachment 1.

(iii) Description of Requirements:

Paper Bags Specifications as approved by Operations for the new MOS/Paper Bag solicitation:

Bag, Grocery, Kraft Paper, 1/6 Barrel, Unbleached Kraft Paper Grocery Bag shall be 1/6 barrel, (1386 Cubic Inches), with the following measurements: 12” Face Width X 7” Length. Bags shall be heavy duty, self-opening, single wall, and made with a minimum 40% post-consumer or recovered fiber.

Minimum Paper Strength Shall Be as Follows:

TEAR M.D. 120 Gram (TAPPI TEST T414 or Equal) TEAR C.D. 140 GRAM (TAPPI TEST T414 or Equal) TENSILE M.D. 50LB.IN (TAPPI TEST T404 or Equal) MULLEN 45 LB (TAPPI TEST T403 or Equal) 400 Bags Per Bundle / 18 Bundles Per Pallet *EPA ITEM.

For details see Attachment 2.

(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery

Delivery will be required no later than 30 days after receipt of order to applicable commissary stores located in Central and Western locations.

See Attachment 3 for Delivery Address, FOB Point and Acceptance Location.

(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition is available at Attachment 4.

(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition is available at Attachment 5.

(vii) Submit signed and dated offers to Tammy Torres at Tammy.torres.deca.mil and Langston Hines at Langston.hines@deca.mil on or before:

• Date Offers Are Due: 10/23/2026 http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:Langston.hines@deca.mil

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

[FAR 5.101(c)(4) Description]

• Time Offers Are Due: 4:00 PM EST

(viii) Additional Information in accordance with 5.101(c).

• The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is 8135 and North American Industry Classification System code is 322220.

• Description of Procedures for Award: Quotes will be evaluated based on the following three factors:

1. Technical capability will be evaluated based on the quoter’s ability to meet the specifications and requirements identified in Attachment 2.

2. Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including applicable EPA adjustments.

3. Past Performance will be evaluated based on the quoter’s demonstrated ability to meet required delivery schedules and deadlines.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with EPA adjustment to the quoter whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering all three evaluation factors. Technical Capability, Price and Past Performance are equally important, and no single factor is more important than the others. The Government will consider the overall merits of each quote in determining the best-value award.

• Anticipated Award Date: 1/1/2027

• One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

• All responsible sources may submit Quotations which will be considered by the agency.

The following attachments as referenced are provided as part of this solicitation:

Attachment 1 – List of Line-Item Number(s).

Attachment 2 – Statement of Work Attachment 3 – Delivery Address, FOB Point and Acceptance Location Attachment 4 – Provisions Incorporated Attachment 5 – Clauses Incorporated