90LB Paper

This is a sources sought synopsis only, not a solicitation announcement. This is NOT a request for proposals or quotes and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that can provide 90-pound paper. The following characteristics are required: 90lb weight paper\cardstock 8.5” X 11” White 3 hole, 3/8” pre-punched/drilled down left side Box size must be 11.5” X 9” X 11” 1000 sheets per box No hanging chads All edges of paper must be cleanly cut allowing paper to run thru a standard copier/printer without continuous jams. Responses Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC). Please respond to the following questions: Is there a minimum quantity for an order? Would you be able to meet the four-week delivery deadline after receipt of an order? Would your firm be able to provide at least 300 boxes per order? Is your business a large or small business and how many employees? What NACIS code does your company use for type of product? If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business? If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? Is your firm a certified hub zone firm? Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned? Is your product listed on a GSA schedule? Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers? If possible, provide POCs for civilian users for general usage of product questions. After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the Federal Business Opportunity website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Closing date and time for receipt of response is 31 March 2023 @ 4:30pm EST . E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to [email protected] . Please indicate 70Z03823IE0000002 in the subject line.