Department of State 2014 Notice of Solicitation of Submissions for Contractor Pre-Qualification for Fine Chinaware

The Department of State issued this sources sought notice, solicitation number SAQMMA14R0218, to identify potential contractors for the manufacturing of fine chinaware. This pre-qualification process is designated as an SBA set-aside for Small Business Administration programs. The primary objective of the notice is to solicit submissions from qualified vendors capable of fulfilling requirements classified under NAICS 327110 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing and PSC 73.

Submissions are managed by Jillian M. Savage, with a formal response deadline of April 29, 2014. One attachment, a document titled FBO_Chinaware_FINAL_20140326.docx, was published alongside the initial notice on March 28, 2014, to provide the specific criteria for contractor pre-qualification. This administrative action serves as an initial phase to evaluate industry capability prior to potential acquisition.