Uniforms for the Architect of the Capitol Blanket Purchase Agreement
ID: RFIAOC12012025UniformsBPAType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOLARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOLACQUISITION & MATERIAL MAN DIVWashington, DC, 20515, USA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/38ef32c11d4c48e2b2b238b1e9128f8b/view
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    The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is seeking potential vendors for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply uniforms and related items for approximately 1,700 employees across various departments, including the Botanic Garden and the Supreme Court. The procurement encompasses uniforms, patches, insignia, outerwear, and other apparel, with each uniformed employee allocated an annual budget of $400, plus an additional $400 for new hires. This sources sought notice is intended for information and planning purposes only, and interested contractors must respond by December 15, 2025, providing details on their interest, GSA Schedule contracts, past performance, and feedback on the draft documents. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Roman Davydov at roman.davydov@aoc.gov.

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    Roman Davydov
    roman.davydov@aoc.gov
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    AOC Uniforms BPA FY26 RFI.docx
    The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for uniforms. This is solely for information and planning, not a solicitation. The AOC requires uniforms, patches, insignia, outerwear, and related items for approximately 1700 employees across various departments, including the Botanic Garden, Capitol Building, and Supreme Court. Each uniformed employee has a $400 annual allotment, with an additional $400 for new hires. Interested contractors are asked to respond by December 15, 2025, with information on their interest in submitting a quotation, GSA Schedule contract details, questions for the government, examples of past similar contracts, and feedback on the Draft SOW, Pricing Sheet, Instructions to Quoters, and the feasibility of a 30-day response time for mailing eight articles of clothing to Washington, D.C.
    Attachment A - Architect of the Capitol Logo.pdf
    This document, titled "ATTACHMENT 4 ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL LOGO," provides a visual representation of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) logo with precise measurements. The attachment details specific dimensions for various elements of the logo, including widths of 1/16”, 3/8”, 3/4”, 3”, 1-7/8”, 1/8”, 3-1/8”, and 2-1/4”. This document is likely intended for vendors or contractors involved in government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs who require accurate specifications for reproducing the AOC logo on materials, signage, or publications related to projects for the Architect of the Capitol.
    Attachment B - Organizational Patches.pdf
    Attachment 5, titled "ORGANIZATIONAL PATCHES," lists various organizational units, likely within a governmental or institutional context, that possess distinct patches or logos. The document specifies that a new logo is detailed on page 4. The listed units include the Botanic Garden, Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Capitol Power Plant, Construction Division, House Office Buildings, Library Buildings and Grounds, PPM – High Voltage, PPM - Electrical Engineering Branch, Senate Office Buildings, and the Supreme Court Patch. This attachment appears to be a directory or inventory of official organizational identifiers, possibly for uniform, signage, or record-keeping purposes within a larger federal or state governmental body.
    Draft Instructions to Quoters and Basis for Award.docx
    This government file outlines the instructions for quoters and the basis for award for a federal contract, focusing on five key factors. Factor 1, Technical Approach, requires a narrative detailing project management, delivery, and quality control. Factor 2, Uniform Samples, mandates the submission of specific men's and women's uniform items. Factor 3, Key Personnel, requires a resume for the Project Manager, demonstrating relevant experience. Factor 4, Corporate Experience, asks for details on three recent and relevant past contracts, including contract type, description of services, client information, points of contact, total dollar value, period of performance, percent complete, and place of performance. Factor 5, Past Performance, requires quoters to provide a Past Performance Questionnaire to past customers for the contracts identified in Factor 4. The government will evaluate these factors to assess understanding, quality, experience, and successful past performance.
    Draft Pricing Sheet.xlsx
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) detailing clothing and other items required for various federal government personnel, including fitting room employees and service center operators. It outlines a comprehensive list of shirts, work pants, outerwear, and accessories, specifying materials, colors, and sizing for men and women. The RFP also includes a section for pricing per item for a base year and four option years, with instructions for calculating totals. While unit prices are currently listed as $0.00, the document emphasizes not changing the estimated quantities. The inclusion of a Fitting Room Employee hourly rate indicates a service component alongside the provision of goods. This RFP aims to procure a wide range of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) clothing items and related services, ensuring compliance with domestic end product requirements.
    Draft SOW.docx
    The provided document is a draft Statement of Work (SOW) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) concerning uniforms for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). Titled "AOC Uniforms BPA," this SOW outlines the requirements for providing uniforms across all AOC jurisdictions. Dated December 1, 2026, the document is in its early stages as indicated by the "DRAFT" status and the version number "Draft 12.1.25." This SOW is a foundational document for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement process, setting the terms and conditions for potential vendors to supply uniforms to the AOC.
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