NSN 8115-01-377-8817 container assembly, sample and specimen shipping

The General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Acquisition Services Region 7 is seeking quotations for Container Assembly, Sample and Specimen Shipping units (NSN 8115-01-377-8817). The procurement requires submission of a completed and signed RFQ document, with quotes due by November 24, 2025. Key specifications include olive drab fiberglass construction with exterior dimensions of 17.00 x 22.25 x 11.38 inches, watertight design, lids, and handles at each end, with the container capable of functioning as either a standalone covered field box or as an insert drawer compatible with PALCON and QUADCON shipping boxes. The solicitation incorporates multiple federal acquisition regulations and clauses addressing Buy American requirements, sustainable products, combating trafficking in persons, and contractor information systems safeguarding. The government emphasizes recovered material content and encourages the use of sustainable materials within reasonable cost parameters, though formal evaluation criteria beyond specification compliance are not detailed in the available documentation.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small business entities. The requirement encompasses 40 units of the container assembly with f.o.b. point at destination and delivery location in Seal Beach, California 90740. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder information is identified in the solicitation materials. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the notice. Interested vendors must direct all inquiries to nancy.seale@gsa.gov, with no phone calls accepted, and must ensure their quotes are submitted prior to the November 24, 2025 deadline, as incomplete quotes or those received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award.