Recruiting Promotional Shirts
ID: W912JC-25-Q-0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7M9 USPFO ACTIVITY KS ARNGTOPEKA, KS, 66611-1169, USA

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills (313310)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS (T001)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/99ec8ce105204e9197e8b1d895bdb402/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking small businesses to provide promotional shirts, including T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts featuring the Kansas Army National Guard logo, through Solicitation Number W912JC-25-Q-0001. The shirts must be charcoal black, unisex, and made from a minimum of 50% polyester, 25% cotton, and 25% rayon, available in various adult sizes, with industry-standard quality specifications. This procurement is significant for promoting the Kansas Army National Guard and is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a contract duration of five years and an anticipated order volume of approximately 9,000 shirts per year. Interested vendors must submit inquiries by April 4, 2025, and final quotes by April 11, 2025, to the Contract Specialist, James D. Sparkes, at james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil.

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B.01.01 Combined Synopis and Solicitation.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the procurement of promotional apparel, specifically T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts with the Kansas Army National Guard logo, via Solicitation Number W912JC-25-Q-0001. It is designated as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and is exclusively set aside for small businesses, targeting firms classified under NAICS Code 313310 for screen printing fabric. A Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded based on the best overall value, with a focus on price and compliance with quality specifications. Vendors must provide quotes for charcoal black, unisex shirts made of at least 50% polyester, 25% cotton, and 25% rayon, available in multiple adult sizes. Key submission deadlines include inquiries by April 4, 2025, and final quotations due by April 11, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to the Buy American Act, requiring that domestic components make up at least 65% of costs. The contract duration is set for five years, with shipments directed to a specified Kansas address. The solicitation contains various regulatory compliance provisions that will govern the acquisition process, ensuring military standards are met throughout the contract execution.
Q_A Responses 8 Apr 2025.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
This document outlines responses to vendor inquiries regarding a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for ordering shirts over a five-year period. The anticipated order volume will vary based on events and funding, with a prior history of approximately 9,000 shirts per year in 2022 and 2023, but none in 2024. Vendors are instructed to submit their own pricing quotes without a standard pricing sheet provided by the government. Compliance with the Buy American Act is mandatory, and shirts must contain at least 65% domestic components. The government is open to both Direct To Film (DTF) and screen printing for the shirts and has no preferred brand. The contract is set aside for small businesses only, and submission requires documentation confirming eligibility on SAM.GOV. The government expects standard industry turnaround times for order fulfillment. Overall, the document serves as guidance for potential bidders, detailing criteria, expectations, and compliance requirements essential for proposal consideration.
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