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The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting research by way of a Request for Information (RFI) for the follow on vehicle for the FSSI Office Supply 4 (OS4) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA). The Government currently intends to award a five year period consisting of a one (1) year base, and four (4), one (1) year options. The BPAs will be issued against GSA Federal Supply Schedules (Multiple SINs). The OS4 vehicle is the best in class vehicle for office supplies for the government. The government intends to award the follow on, OS5, either with furniture requirements or include furniture at a later date.

This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any cost incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will not be reimbursed. Pursuant to FAR 52.215-3, this is a RFI notice only. This RFI is for planning purposes and is solely issued for conducting market research. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting proposal from this RFI.

Specific Responses will not disqualify or have an impact on participating in any future solicitation. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

GSA is seeking information from interested companies as part of market research. Responses to the market research shall include:

Submitter’s name, company, business size, and cage code. Please reference this announcement number in the response.

Responses to the follow questions are requested:

1. Is a $15 minimum order reasonable? If not, what solutions is recommended for low dollar orders?

2. Would a separate CLIN for Ability One products be beneficial?

3. Do you recommend a new award structure that differs from the current three CLIN structure by east/west coast? If so, what is the recommendation?

4. Are MAS SINs 339940, 339940OS4, and 33721 the best solution for this requirement? Are there additional SINs that should be included?

5. Is there at least 5 years remaining, including options, on your MAS contract?

6. Can you participate fully in the EDI solution and also provide order tracking information, complete with carrier information?

7. How often should price changes be considered?

8. What is a reasonable delivery time be for CONUS based locations?

9. What needs improvement from the current OS4 Requisition Channel model?

10. Is your company an authorized Ability One distributor?

11. OS5 is expected to include furniture that OS4 did not.

a. Is there a different shipping time needed for furniture?

b. Is your company interested in competing for furniture?

c. Do any of the answers above change for furniture?

Questions and responses should be directed in writing to Ms. Tracy Harper by way of email at tracy.harper@gsa.gov.

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