USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, AAS, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Mail Drop 5230, Beltsville, MD 20705-5230

R -- STORAGE FACILITY AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT OPERATION SOL FSIS-30-W-99 DUE 071399 POC Tawana Nathan 301-504-3996 E-MAIL: tawana.nathan@usda.gov, tawana.nathan@usda.gov. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is doing a market survey/sources to identify potential sources to provide a Central Forms and Supplies Storage Facility and Distribution Management Operation. The contractor shall store, manage, and distribute agency, departmental and standard Forms, Speciality Items, and Office-Type Supplies to 4,000+ locations throughout the U.S. and U.S. Territories from one central location. FSIS is interested in obtaining information related to the requirement and of sources preferably within the Washington, DC Metropolitan are. The requirements shall include a warehouse facility, a computerized inventory management system, computerized ordering system to allow electronic ordering and access from off-site customers, Print-On-Demand capabilities for forms. The ordering system shall be an "on-demand" system -- customers order items as needed. All routine incoming orders would need to be turned around within 4 working days; rush orders would require a 2-day turn-around, and up to 20 orders per day would require same day turn-around. Total number of daily incoming orders may vary, from 50 to 300. Size of incoming orders may vary, from several line items to 60 line items per order, or more. Standard orders to be shipped via UPS, emergency orders to go via Federal Express. Speciality items include the following: Aprons (Urethan/vinyl), Branding Irons, Bump Caps, Car Seals (Metal and Plastic), Ear Plugs (of various types), Ear Muffs (Sound Protection), Ear Tags (Metal), Export Stamps, Film, First Aid Kits and Refill Items (Bandaids, Aspirin, antiseptic ointment, instant cold packs), Freezer Coats and Vests, Gloves (of various types), Hard-Hat Helmets and liners, Highway Warning Devices, Lab Cooler-Combo Sets, Padfolios, Saddlebags, Travel Bags, Plastic Mugs, Lapel Pins), Postage Stamps (Official Use Only), Respirators, Safety Goggles, and Wipes(Anti-fog eyeglasses). The contractor shall be responsible for replenishment of all inventory items, inventory management, and periodic detailed reports to agency on account activities. All interested sources must submit their interests in this requirement in writing. Contractor may fax their interest to (301) 504-4276. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION. There is no solicitation package avaiable for this information. Posted 06/24/99 (W-SN346940). (0175)

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