Meat and Produce Signage
ID: HQC00426QE001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA)DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCYFORT LEE, VA, 23801-1800, USA

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (339950)

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/6d8b9f0781d74588b9ecaac778eec779/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking quotes from qualified small businesses for the procurement of meat and produce signage to support various commissaries across the Agency. The signage will be utilized for grand openings, resets, refrigeration upgrades, and partial replacements, ensuring effective product display and information dissemination. This opportunity is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four optional extension periods, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and standards. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 18, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Melba Brown at melba.brown@deca.mil or Langston Hines at langston.hines@deca.mil by December 1, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melba Brown
    804734800086241
    melba.brown@deca.mil
    Files
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    Attachment 3 Updated Required Characteristics Signage Meat Produce.xlsx
    The document details a comprehensive catalog of retail display and signage products, likely for grocery or deli environments, originating from a company located at 37 Ironia Road, Flanders, NJ. The catalog includes various channel strips (1-slot, 2-slot, 4-slot, 6-slot, 8-slot) with options for clip-on or double-sided tape mounting, designed for displaying item information. It features "Modern Flip Numbers" sets for 1-slot and 2-slot channels, and "PhotoReal Light" and "Photo Produce" item insert sets, some with extensive item counts and "Buying Tip Information." The catalog also lists "ChalkArt" panels and item insert kits for meat and seafood, covering various promotional themes like "Black Angus," "Buy Select & Save," "Choose Chicken!," and "Go Lean with Protein." Additionally, the document includes sign frames, sign protectors in various sizes, storage carts and covers, and specialized organic signage such as USDA Organic Blade Signs and Sunburst Organic Headers. Contact information for the supplier is consistently provided throughout the document.
    Combined Synopsis.docx
    This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ# HQC00426QE001) is a Request for Quote for commercial products, structured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 339950. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for supplies listed in Attachment 2. Quotes are due by December 18, 2025, 4:00 PM ET, and questions by December 1, 2025, 4:30 PM ET, submitted via email to melba.brown@deca.mil and Langston.hines@deca.mil. The anticipated contract period includes a base year (Feb 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027) and four option years, extending to January 31, 2031. Quoters must submit pricing for all items and provide past performance references or a statement of no prior experience. Evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Capability of Product, Price, and Past Performance, with technical and past performance being equally important to price when combined.
    Solicitation Attachment 2 - HQC00426QE001 released.pdf
    The document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide meat and produce signage for various commissaries globally. The contract, solicitation number HQC00426QE001, issued by the Defense Commissary Agency, is a firm-fixed-price agreement with four optional extension periods. It incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering areas such as electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), item unique identification, limitation of government obligation, and various socioeconomic and labor standards. The RFP also includes specific clauses for commercial products and services, emphasizing compliance with statutes and executive orders related to business ethics, anti-trafficking, and environmental standards.
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