Recruiting Personal Presentation Items BPA
ID: W912MM25QA012Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N0 USPFO ACTIVITY SD ARNGRAPID CITY, SD, 57702-8170, 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/opp/da2b29e80347413c9567025856faaced/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for various Personal Presentation Items (PPI) to enhance military recruitment efforts through Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with multiple vendors over a five-year period. Vendors are required to submit a list of items, including branded promotional products such as pens, apparel, stress balls, and accessories, along with visual representations that display size, placement, and SDARNG logos. These items are crucial for increasing recruitment visibility and engagement, aligning with the SDARNG's mission. Interested vendors should contact Andrew Kennedy at andrew.j.kennedy16.civ@army.mil or call 605-737-6731 for further details, noting that the government reserves the right to reject any offers that do not meet the specified requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew Kennedy
    (605) 737-6731
    andrew.j.kennedy16.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Recruiting BPA Spec Sheet.docx
    The South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG) Recruitment and Retention Battalion is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for various Personal Presentation Items (PPI) to support military recruitment efforts. These will be procured through Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with multiple vendors over a five-year period. Interested vendors must provide a list of items alongside picture representations displaying size, placement, and SDARNG logos. Key items specified include pens, pencils, can coolers, stress balls, wireless chargers, apparel (hoodies, t-shirts, joggers), promotional items (notebooks, sticky notes), and various accessories (backpacks, carabiners, lanyards). Pricing must reflect FOB destination costs, including shipping and applicable taxes, and be provided for individual items. The document underscores that the government is not obligated to enter into any agreements and reserves the right to reject offers that do not meet stated requirements. The overarching objective is to enhance recruitment visibility and engagement through branded items that resonate with the SDARNG's mission.
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