Outreach promotional items
ID: Sources_Sought_Outreach_Promotional_ItemsType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Commercial Screen Printing (323113)

PSC

OFFICE SUPPLIES (7510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/29cc5c2c50784de29a104a54334814b4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is seeking qualified vendors to provide outreach promotional items to support their in-person outreach efforts in the Washington D.C. area. The procurement involves a one-time purchase order for various promotional items, including stick pens, reusable tote bags, scratch pads, stadium cups, cork coasters, jar openers, business card magnets, and retractable banners, with a focus on businesses classified under NAICS 323113 - Commercial Screen Printing, which has a size standard of 500 employees. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the NCA's outreach capabilities and engaging with the community effectively. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and relevant information to Ms. Tien Nguyen at tien.nguyen@va.gov by October 25, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST, as responses will inform future procurement decisions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    TIEN.NGUYEN@VA.GOV
    tien.nguyen@va.gov
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    SOURCES SOUGHT_OUTREACH.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) aimed at identifying qualified sources for a one-time purchase order of promotional items to aid outreach efforts in the Washington D.C. area. The synopsis specifically seeks information about businesses classified under various categories, including small businesses and veteran-owned enterprises, in relation to NAICS 323113 - Commercial Screen Printing, with a size standard of 500 employees. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their qualifications by October 25, 2024, including details about their capabilities and business size classifications. The required items include stick pens, reusable tote bags, scratch pads, stadium cups, cork coasters, jar openers, business card magnets, and retractable banners in substantial quantities. This notice serves to assist the NCA in determining the availability of potential vendors and does not constitute a request for proposals or binding solicitation. Responses to this synopsis will inform future procurement decisions and do not guarantee participation in any potential solicitation that may follow.
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