Archival acid-free boxes

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) intends to award a contract for Archival acid-free, metal edged archives box with a hinged lid and a telescoping shallow front (two (2) different sizes) that incorporates a metal clasp. First Article Testing required. Test procedures and controls specified in the specification shall be used to determine the quality of the product. Offeror procedures and controls must be approved by the National Archives before test results will be accepted. The requirement for paperboard quality and characteristics must be tested in accordance with specified test methods of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). The Contract awarded as a result of this RFP will be a Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with Department of Labor wage determinations incorporated, if applicable. The terms of the contract will be for a Base Period of twelve (12) months plus two (2) twelve (12) month Option Periods. The requirement is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 322231 and the Small Business Size Standard is $6 million. All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by NARA. RFP NAMA-08-R-0007 is available as an attachment to this solicitation. All Contractors interested in receiving notification of updates/amendments to the solicitation posted on fedbizopps are urged to enroll on the web site mailing list for this acquisition. Those Contractors enrolled will be notified automatically of any changes made to the RFP through their e-mail addresses. No telephone or fax RFP request will be accepted. Copies of the solicitation may be requested by emailing your request to narciso.cruz@nara.gov. The point of contact for this acquisition is Narciso Marty Cruz, Contract Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), 8601 Adelphi Road, Acquisition Services Division, Room 3340, College Park, MD 20740-6001.