USPS Seeking Suppliers of Paper, Envelopes

The U.S. Postal Service Office, Denver, Col., USA, is seeking sources interested in and capable of providing paper and/or envelope products. This is not a solicitation, USPS emphasizes, noting that there is no Request for Proposal (RFP) or Solicitation to download, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

Interested suppliers will be required to demonstrate recent, specialized experience and technical competence in relation to the supply of paper and/or envelope products. Interested suppliers should furnish the following information:

Provide company name, address, telephone number, and email address.
State size status—Other than Small (OTS), Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) to include Section 8(a) participants, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Utilized Business Zone (Hubzone), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSM), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historical Black Colleges and Minority Concerns (HBCU/MI), Indian organizations and Indian-Owned economic enterprises.
Provide no more than three references for no more than three of the most recent and relevant contracts performed within the past three years. Include name, address, telephone number, and email address of references. Also, provide a brief description of the work performed, role of the paper or envelopes to include whether the work was self-performed or subcontracted out, total contract value, and period of performance.

There is one subcontracting limitation in regard to this announcement: the prime contractor is required to perform at least 50% of the labor with its own employees.

Email responses to this request for information are preferred, and should be sent to John Q. Bennett. All questions also must be submitted via email. The due date and time for responses to this announcement is Thursday, June 6, at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Failure to comply with the establish time will disqualify potential suppliers for consideration. Responses should be limited to no more than 10 pages. Do not submit product literature

When responding via email, in the subject line put the following: Paper and Envelope Product Initiative.

The prequalification of suppliers is scheduled for completion by early September and the RFP is scheduled for release before the end of September. The prequalification as well as the RFP source selection process will be conducted using the USPS eSourcing system, Emptoris eRFx module.

Emptoris is an eSourcing solution that automates, standardizes, and streamlines the sourcing of supplies, services, equipment, transportation, and facilities. All suppliers interested in doing business with the USPS must register in Emptoris. Suppliers can access the eRFx registration module online. Simply click on the "Register Supplier Organization" hyperlink, and follow the instructions and prompts to complete the registration process. You will need a DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet) number and NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code to register in the USPS sourcing system.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of capabilities and qualifications of interested contractors. Responders must be able to pass security checks, have insurance, and meet other regulations requiring access to government installations.

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