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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3674e58e9bd412288eddbc033d841fc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the procurement of Recruiting Promotional Items (RPI) to support enlistment and retention efforts. The contract encompasses a variety of promotional products, including tee shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, water bottles, drawstring bags, reusable shopping bags, and stress balls, all adhering to specific branding guidelines and quality standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the visibility and appeal of the MEARNG, with a total estimated contract value of $19 million and a delivery deadline set for June 1, 2026. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Thomas Ryan at thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil, with all quotes due by the specified closing date.

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    FY26 MEARNG PROMOTIONAL ITEMS RPI - Product Specifications - Amendment 0001.pptx
    The FY26 MEARNG Promotional Items request outlines the need for various promotional products for the Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG), including enlistment and retention tee shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, water bottles, drawstring bags, reusable shopping bags, and stress balls. The document specifies salient characteristics, required color pallets (predominantly Black and Tan 499), and custom graphic/logo specifications with precise sizing and placement for each item. It includes detailed quantity breakdowns per item and size, an overview of total quantities, and strict requirements for blank physical samples. The overall purpose is to procure promotional materials that adhere to ARNG NGB policy and branding guidelines to support MEARNG recruiting and retention efforts.
    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.
    Solicitation Amendment W912JD26QA0060001 SF 30.pdf
    This amendment to solicitation W912JD26QA0060001 addresses questions from interested businesses regarding a government RFP. Key clarifications include eligibility for companies without prior federal recruiting promotional item experience, confirming that related past performance is acceptable. It specifies that blank samples are not required with the quote but are needed after award for approval before mass production. The amendment also updates product specifications, allowing zipper closures for sweatpant back pockets (CLIN 0003) and 100% polyester for moisture-wicking shirts (CLIN 0008). It permits comparable substitutions for out-of-stock items and multiple deliveries by CLIN. The delivery timeline is set for June 1, 2026, with blank samples due 10 days post-award. Delivery is FOB Destination to a single MEARNG location in Augusta, ME. Additionally, the NAICS code 541890 was modified for all CLINs.
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