8135--cooler box

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 15, consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Contracting Office has a requirement to procure the items listed below for delivery to Charleston CMOP to replenish stock.

The Product Code for this procurement is 8135 (Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials) and the NAICS code for this solicitation is 322211 (Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box manufacturing). All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Submit the RFQ, and quote spreadsheet via email (preferred) to: Brigitte.Kidder@va.gov.

Solicitation package 36C77022Q0411 shall be posted on Contract Opportunities and GSA eBuy on or about August 4, 2022, and will close on August 8, 2022 @ 5pm CDT. These dates are subject to change. No solicitation packages will be mailed. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement referenced below. It is the offeror s responsibility to monitor Contract Opportunities (Sam.gov) for changes or amendments. This will be set-aside to SDVOSBs vendors.

REQUIREMENT

Line Item 1: ITEM MASTER #16501, BOX, 11.5 X 9 X 10 W/RECYCLED JEAN MATERIAL

Quantity: 20,800 Boxes

Delivery: 800 per week

Delivery location, see below*

Description:

1 ITEM ID NO. 16501 BOX, 11.5 X 9 X 10

WITH BATTING THAT IS RECYCLED JEAN

MATERIAL 1.5IN THICK CONTAINED INSIDE

A THIN PLASTIC, ACTING AS INSULATION

INSIDE THE BOX TO FORM A COOLER. THE

BOX MUST BE KRAFT BOARD GRADE 200LB DC

WITH A WEATHER RESISTANT 1.5IN

ADHESIVE STRIP/DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ON

INSIDE TOP FLAP OF BOX FOR EASY SELF

CLOSURE. THIS BOX INCLUDES A 1.5IN

PERFORATED TEAR-AWAY ZIPPER THE LENGTH

OF THE BOX LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE

BOX. "REFRIGERATE UPON ARRIVAL"

STENCILED IN 1IN LETTERING WITH BOLD

BLACK INK LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BOX

3/4IN ABOVE TEAR-AWAY ZIPPER.

TEAR-AWAY ZIPPER INCLUDES 1/2IN BOLD

LETTERING THAT SAYS "PULL OPEN" WITH

A LONG ARROW POINTING TOWARD END OF

THE BOX. TEMPERATURE WITHIN BOX AT A

MEAN KINETIC TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW

45 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT FOR A MINIMUM OF

48 HOURS.

Line Item 2: ITEM MASTER #16499, BOX, 11.5 x 10 x 6 W/RECYCLED JEAN MATERIAL

Quantity: 150,000 Boxes

13,000 per week

Delivery location, see below*

Description:

1 ITEM ID NO. 16499 BOX, 11.5 X 10 X 6

WITH BATTING THAT IS RECYCLED JEAN

MATERIAL 1.5IN THICK CONTAINED INSIDE

A THIN PLASTIC, ACTING AS INSULATION

INSIDE THE BOX TO FORM A COOLER. THE

BOX MUST BE KRAFT BOARD GRADE 200LB DC

WITH A WEATHER RESISTANT 1.5IN

ADHESIVE STRIP/DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ON

INSIDE TOP FLAP OF BOX FOR EASY SELF

CLOSURE. THIS BOX INCLUDES A 1.5IN

PERFORATED TEAR-AWAY ZIPPER THE LENGTH

OF THE BOX LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE

BOX. "REFRIGERATE UPON ARRIVAL"

STENCILED IN 1IN LETTERING WITH BOLD

BLACK INK LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BOX

3/4IN ABOVE TEAR-AWAY ZIPPER.

TEAR-AWAY ZIPPER INCLUDES 1/2IN BOLD

LETTERING THAT SAYS "PULL OPEN"Â WITH

A LONG ARROW POINTING TOWARD END OF

THE BOX. TEMPERATURE WITHIN BOX AT A

MEAN KINETIC TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW

45 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT FOR A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS

*Deliveries will be made to the following location: 3725 Rivers Avenue, Suite 2, North Charleston, SC 29405. However, during the contract period, the delivery location may change to 4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC 29456. If the location is changed, the contractor will be notified with ample time to make the necessary adjustments so that the weekly supply remains uninterrupted.