Maine Army National Guard Recruiting Promotional Items
ID: W912JD26QA006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNGAUGUSTA, ME, 04333-0032, USA

NAICS

Other Services Related to Advertising (541890)

PSC

SIGNS, ADVERTISING DISPLAYS, AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES (9905)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d9912bd645e8407e904a225e577db37c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Maine Army National Guard, is seeking proposals for Recruiting Promotional Items (RPI) as part of a total small business set-aside contract. The procurement includes a variety of promotional items such as enlistment tee shirts, hooded sweatshirts, sweatpants, water bottles, drawstring bags, reusable shopping bags, and stress balls, with an estimated total award amount of $19 million and a delivery deadline of June 1, 2026. These items are crucial for enhancing recruitment efforts and maintaining brand consistency in alignment with National Guard Bureau policies. Interested vendors should submit their quotes and relevant documentation by the specified deadlines, and for further inquiries, they may contact Thomas Ryan at thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil or Darlene Howes at darlene.r.howes.civ@army.mil.

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    FY26 MEARNG PROMOTIONAL ITEMS RPI - Product Specifications.pptx
    The FY26 Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) Modified RPI Contract outlines requirements for promotional items, including enlistment and retention tee shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, water bottles, drawstring bags, reusable shopping bags, and stress balls. The document details salient characteristics, specific color palettes (e.g., Tan 499 for tee shirts), required quantities for each item, and custom graphic/logo specifications with sizing and placement guidelines. All apparel items require blank physical samples for each size, and other items require a single blank physical sample. The contract also provides acronyms and sizing charts for apparel. The overarching purpose is to procure promotional items for MEARNG, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to National Guard Bureau (NGB) policies.
    Solicitation - W912JD26QA006.pdf
    This government solicitation, W912JD26QA006, from the U.S. Army, W912JD, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for FY26 Recruiting Promotional Items. The acquisition is unrestricted and seeks proposals for various items including enlistment tee shirts, hooded sweatshirts, sweatpants, wide-mouth water bottles, drawstring bags, reusable shopping bags, stress balls, and retention tee shirts. The contract has an estimated total award amount of $19,000,000.00 and specifies a delivery date of June 1, 2026. The document outlines detailed product descriptions, quantities, inspection and acceptance procedures at Camp Keyes IET Clothing in Augusta, ME, and delivery requirements where the contractor is responsible for transportation costs. It also incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to System for Award Management, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance, Contract Terms and Conditions, Whistleblower Rights, Prohibition on Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment, Buy American Act, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, and specific clauses regarding Item Unique Identification and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various federal regulations and executive orders, particularly concerning small business programs, labor standards, and supply chain security.
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