RFQ for 1 Each T-ROC Equipment P/N HBM86 or equal box making machine

The General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Acquisition Services Region 7 is seeking to procure one T-ROC Equipment P/N HBM86 or equal box making machine through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The procurement is for a specialized packaging machinery with specific technical requirements, including the ability to handle single wall 32 ECT/double wall 450 LB test material, accommodate material widths of 6-86 inches, and have automatic cutter heads with 5 score heads and 4 run time heads. Vendors must provide comprehensive technical documentation if quoting an "or equal" product, with failure to do so resulting in quote disqualification. The evaluation will be based on compliance with technical specifications and pricing, with award made without further discussions using the initial quotes. The deadline for quote submission is December 12, 2024, with quotes to be electronically submitted to Jim Dear at jim.dear@gsa.gov.

The solicitation is not designated as a specific set-aside, though it falls under the NAICS category of Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993) with a size standard of 600 employees. The machine must be designed for 24/7 use and include a one-year parts and labor warranty, with delivery required within 120 business days after order receipt to any CONUS location. The place of performance is Killeen, Texas 76544, and the procurement will be conducted using Standard Form 1449. While no specific award value is mentioned, the RFQ emphasizes mandatory shipping to APO/FPO addresses and has no minimum order requirements. The procurement seeks a high-performance box making machine capable of producing 350 blanks per hour, indicating a need for efficient, reliable packaging equipment for government operations.