OS3 Office Supplies Purchasing Pre-Solicitation Conference

The General Services Administration (FSS Office Supplies Center - Office Equipment) is hosting a virtual pre-solicitation conference on December 10, 2013, regarding the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) Office Supplies Strategic Sourcing Solutions (OS3) Third Generation Acquisition. This event serves to facilitate industry collaboration and gather comments on the Purchasing Channel Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) ahead of its anticipated final release during the winter of 2013/2014. The initiative follows the OS2 program, which recorded $246.1 million in spend and 76 percent small business utilization.

This requirement is identified under solicitation number GSQ0214RSA0001 and is classified under NAICS 339940 Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing and PSC code 75. Additional applicable classifications include NAICS 322121 for paper and 325992 for toner and ink contract line items. The notice is designated as a Small Business Program (SBP) set-aside. While no physical attendance is required, interested parties are requested to respond by the December 7, 2013, deadline.

The primary place of performance is the United States, and Nelson B. Duncan serves as the point of contact for this Federal Acquisition Service notice. This announcement is for informational purposes only to engage industry partners; no proposals are currently being accepted, and no awards will result directly from this conference notice. Official registration and draft documents are managed through the GSA Interact platform, where event results and transcripts will be posted for future reference.