Recruiting Personal Presentation Items BPA Amendment
ID: W912MM25QA012Type: Solicitation
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/47845ac4d6124209a27bc538fee33283/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Army is seeking qualified contractors to provide Personal Presentation Items (PPI) for the South Dakota National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion through Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The procurement aims to supply items featuring South Dakota National Guard logos, which are essential for recruitment efforts and public representation. Offerors must be registered in Sam.gov and are required to submit visual representations of their proposed items along with pricing, adhering to the specifications outlined in the attached documentation. Interested parties should direct their questions and proposals to Andrew Kennedy at andrew.j.kennedy16.civ@army.mil by April 5, 2025, with the BPA duration not exceeding five years and being set aside for small businesses.

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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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