SAM #HQC00426QE025

DeCA procurement of specified kraft paper grocery bags

The Defense Commissary Agency is seeking quotes for specified kraft paper grocery bags for its Central and Western commissary locations. - Government buyer: Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA); the notice does not identify a specific sub-agency or office. - Product requested: Heavy-duty, self-opening, single-wall, unbleached kraft paper grocery bags, 1/6-barrel capacity (1,386 cubic inches), measuring 12 inches face width by 7 inches length. - Quantity: Not specified in the provided summaries; bags are packaged 400 per bundle and 18 bundles per pallet. - Part number: None provided. - Material and strength: At least 40% post-consumer or recovered fiber. Minimum strength requirements are tear strength of 120 grams machine direction and 140 grams cross direction, tensile strength of 50 lb-in machine direction, and Mullen strength of 45 lb, using the stated TAPPI tests or equivalents. - No substitutions are accepted; the bags are identified as an EPA item. - Delivery: To DeCA Central and Western store locations, within 30 days after each delivery order. - Solicitation: HQC00426QE025; small-business set-aside. The procurement summary describes the intended contract as firm-fixed-price with an EPA adjustment. - OEMs and named vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified in the provided notice or attachment summaries. - Likely competing suppliers: Smurfit Westrock, Novolex, Georgia-Pacific, and International Paper may offer comparable paper bags; compliance with the stated specifications and no-substitution requirement would need to be confirmed.

Description

The Government is requesting quotations from qualified vendors to fulfill the requirement described in the attached solicitation documents for Paper Bags.

Prospective vendors are responsible for thoroughly reviewing all attached documents, specifications, statements of work, and supporting information prior to submitting a quotation. These documents contain detailed information regarding the Government’s requirements, applicable specifications, performance standards, deliverables, and other terms and conditions necessary to develop a complete and accurate quote.

Vendors shall use the information provided to successfully fulfill the requirement. Failure to review the requirements contained in the solicitation documents does not relieve the vendor of its responsibility to provide a complete quote or perform the requirement as specified.

By submitting a quotation, the vendor acknowledges that it has reviewed the solicitation package and incorporated all applicable requirements and associated costs into its quotation. Vendors should identify and submit any questions prior to submitting their quote no later than October 15, 2026. Once all questions are received, a list of answers will be posted to this solicitation.

Quotes must be valid for 90 days and shall represent the vendor’s full and complete price for meeting all requirements of this solicitation. Please follow the CLIN structure of Attachment 1 to provide pricing.

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