PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS. 

 NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited

The  U.S. Department of Agriculture,  Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, National Veterinary Services ,  facility located in  Kansas City, MO ,  is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified commercial and nonprofit businesses capable of providing  corrugated materials to transport blood samples.

Boxes will consist of  three parts:

Item 1    6 3/8"L X 2 1/2"W X 3 7/8"H Plain Chipboard Caliber .048 2-piece partial telescope setup box with Kraft Overwrap Caliber .004

Item 2     6 5/16 L X 2 7/16 W X 3 1/2 H Partition fits in 2-piece box

Item 3    6 7/8 X 3 1/2 X 4 9/16 CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD,  DOMESTIC SINGLE WALL GRADE 200.TONGUE & SLOT CLOSURE 1PIECE FOLDING CONSTRUCTION

See Attachment_2 Pictures and Specifications

The Inner Partitions and Outer Shipping Containers are used to collect blood samples to send to the USDA/APHIS/NVSL  lab to be analyzed for cattle /swine disease. The inserts hold the tubes of blood in position to prevent spillage/leakage of blood. The outer box is the master container that is used to secure the blood box w/lid and inserts w/blood collection while being transported to the laboratory.

Interested parties are encouraged to complete and return Attachment 1  to the contracting office.  Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.  Please email all questions regarding subject item(s)  prior to Sources Sought closing date to Carol.Dingess@usda.gov.   This is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources.  A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.   No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice.  Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature.  Please provide SAM ID Number,  and point of contact information.   The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information or samples  they provide.  Information  or materials provided is strictly voluntary. 

Please  Email (ONLY) Attachment  1  to Carol Dingess at Carol.Dingess@usda.gov. 

 Please be sure to include notice # SS25Q0044  on subject line.    Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.  Closing date for submissions of  Statements of Capability is  January 31, 2025 at 4:00PM est.

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A prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM   database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from a solicitation.  Vendors  may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through http://sam.gov  or by calling  Central Contractors Registration @ 1-866-606-8220

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement  is 322211 -Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing.

The Small Business Size Category is 1,250 employees. 

The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of small businesses (SB) small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), 8(a) small businesses, woman-owned small businesses (WOSB), veteran owned small businesses (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), and  Historically Under-utilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses.

The Government intends to provide all information regarding this notice  via this web site.   The Federal Government is not responsible for notifications to offerors regarding notices, solicitations  or  amendments.  It is the Vendor’s responsibility to check this web site  www.SAM.gov  periodically for updates.