NSN: 8135-01-498-1809; CUSHIONING MATERIAL, PACKAGING
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), Office of General Supplies and Services, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cushioning Material, Packaging (NSN: 8135-01-498-1809). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires delivery within the Continental United States (CONUS) compliant with MIL-STD-129 marking. Quotes are due by June 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 392 Shipping Hundredweight (SH) of cushioning material, specifically Class 1 - General Purpose Polyethylene Plank, UNSKIVED, Grade A - Standard, Type IV - 25 KG. Constant Compression Creep. The material should be white, made of plastic polyethylene foam, with dimensions of 24.00 inches (width), 108.0 inches (length), and 2.000 inches (thickness), conforming to A-A-59136. Packaging must protect against damage per ASTM D3951, and marking must comply with FED-STD-123H for civilian and MIL-STD-129R for military destinations, including barcoding. Palletization, if used, must meet industry standards and GSAM 552.211-89. Quality assurance requires the product to meet salient characteristics and be equal to or better than commercially sold products, with preference for items with the highest percentage of recovered material.
Contract Details
This is an All-or-none award RFQ. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 326150 (Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and either registered in GSA's OMS Vendor Portal or capable of receiving orders via EDI within 5 business days of award. Delivery is FOB Destination, CONUS.
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors must submit one quote via email to elisa.saucier@gsa.gov by the closing date. Required documents include the RFQ Form and the MIL-STD-129 Form. Failure to submit all required documents or complete necessary clauses will result in no further consideration. Offers will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for Administrative Compliance and Technical Acceptability, followed by the lowest evaluated price. Vendors must update SAM.gov representations and certifications prior to the closing date.
Key Deadlines
- RFQ Closing Date: June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
Additional Notes
Shipments must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 marking and labeling requirements to prevent frustrated shipments, especially for potential OCONUS consignees via consolidation points. Full delivery addresses will be provided on awarded Purchase Orders.