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This notice is amended to provide responses to questions received and extend solicitation closing date from Sep 1 to Sep 2, 2026. Questions date was moved to September 1, 2026 at 10 am ET.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL LAW

ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTERS 1131 CHAPEL

CROSSING RD GLYNCO GA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL LAW

ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTERS 1131 CHAPEL

CROSSING RD GLYNCO GA

26CSO0013

70LGLY26QGLB00049

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08/31/2026

08/24/2026

Question # 1 - Could you please clarify whether a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel would be acceptable, provided that:

• The completed sign is the required 6 ft. wide × 8 ft. high dimensions;

• It remains a single-sided exterior sign;

• The seam is structurally sound and suitable for the intended outdoor application;

• The finished surface and graphics meet the required appearance and durability requirements; and

• The completed sign conforms to the Government-approved proof and all other applicable requirements.

If a seamed construction is acceptable, please also advise whether the Government has any preference or restriction regarding the location/orientation of the seam.

The question is being raised strictly to ensure that the pricing we obtain reflects a fabrication method that will be acceptable to the Government.

Answer # 1 - The Government will accept the proposed solution of a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel and has no restrictions on the location of the seam.

Question # 2 - Do the aluminum signs need to be 8' W x 6' H?

The industry standard aluminum substrate sheets are typically available in 8' W x 4' H or 10' W x 5' H. Please confirm whether the 8' x 6' dimensions are required, or if one of the standard sheet sizes would be acceptable.

Answer # 2 - The Government requires 8' W x 6' H and will accept a proposed solution of a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel and has no restrictions on the location of the seam.

Question # 3 - Can the sign be two pieces seamed together to meet the 6x8 feet requirement?

Answer # 3 - Government accepts a seam to meet the sign overall 6’x8’ requirement.

Question # 4 - Amendment 03 identifies each finished sign as 6 feet high by 8 feet wide in landscape orientation. Please confirm that 72 inches high by 96 inches wide is the correct finished size for each of the 20 signs.

Answer # 4 - Response: Government confirms specified dimensions.

Question # 5 - Must each 6-foot-by-8-foot sign be fabricated from one continuous aluminum panel, or may each sign consist of two aluminum sections securely joined and reinforced from the rear?

Anwer # 5 - The Government requires the specified 6-foot-by-8-foot and will accept a proposed solution of a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel and has no restrictions on the location of the seam.

Question # 6 - If a multi-section panel is acceptable, would a concealed mechanically fastened rear aluminum reinforcement system be acceptable?

Answer # 6 - The Government requires the specified 6-foot-by-8-foot and will accept a proposed solution of a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel and has no restrictions on the location of the seam.

Question # 7 - Is welding required or expected, or would mechanically reinforced aluminum construction be acceptable?

Answer # 7 - The Government requires the specified 6-foot-by-8-foot and will accept a proposed solution of a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel and has no restrictions on the location of the seam.

Question # 8 - If a one-piece panel is required, would the Government accept a specially ordered 72-inch-by-96-inch aluminum sheet?

Answer # 8 - The Government requires the specified 6-foot-by-8-foot and will accept a proposed solution of a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel and has no restrictions on the location of the seam.

Question # 9 - What aluminum alloy and minimum thickness are required?

Answer # 9 - Government requires the signs to be specified for usage in an outdoor setting for traffic signage. Acceptable to propose sign material that meets suitable durability, such as aluminum 5005-H32 medium-strength alloy sheet with 0.080" to 0.125" (2.0–3.0 mm) for heavy-duty architectural, outdoor, and municipal traffic signage. Proposed solution will require mill certifications or third-party testing to validate durability claims submitted as part of the digital proof phase

Question # 10 - Would .080-inch 5052-H32 aluminum be acceptable?

Answer # 10 - Government accepts the proposed .080-inch 5052-H32 aluminum solution.

Question # 11 - Because of the 6-foot-by-8-foot finished size and fence-mounted application, would 1/8-inch 5052-H32 aluminum be preferred or required?

Answer # 11 - Government requires the signs to be specified for usage in an outdoor setting for traffic signage. Acceptable to propose sign material that meets suitable durability, such as aluminum 5005-H32 medium-strength alloy sheet with 0.080" to 0.125" (2.0–3.0 mm) for heavy-duty architectural, outdoor, and municipal traffic signage. Proposed solution will require mill certifications or third-party testing to validate durability claims submitted as part of the digital proof phase

Question # 12 - Is aluminum composite material an approved equivalent, or must the signs be manufactured from solid aluminum?

Answer # 12 - Government requires the signs to be specified for usage in an outdoor setting for traffic signage. Acceptable to propose sign material that meets suitable durability.

Question # 13 - Are there any Buy American, domestic-content, Trade Agreements Act, or country-of-origin requirements applicable to the aluminum, vinyl, laminate, ink, fasteners, adhesive, packaging, or other components?

Answer # 13 – Review solicitation provisions for applicability.

Question # 14 - Would premium cast exterior printed vinyl with a premium cast UV-protective laminate satisfy the minimum five-year fade-resistance requirement?

Answer # 14 - Premium cast exterior printed vinyl with a premium cast UV-protective laminate is acceptable if the vendor certifies that the proposed material system meets or exceeds the minimum five-year fade-resistance requirement for the intended exterior use conditions. The vendor should provide supporting product data, warranty information, or manufacturer specifications with its quote.

Question # 15 - Is direct UV printing on properly prepared aluminum acceptable?

Answer # 15 - Direct UV printing on properly prepared aluminum is acceptable if the vendor-proposed solution meets or exceeds the minimum requirements stated in the solicitation. The vendor should provide supporting product data, warranty information, or manufacturer specifications with its quote.

Question # 16 - Does the Government require reflective or retroreflective sheeting?

Answer # 16 - A vendor-proposed solution is acceptable provided it meets or exceeds the minimum requirements, including durability, legibility, exterior-use, and fade-resistance requirements.

Question # 17 - Is an anti-graffiti coating, automotive clear coating, or another protective clear finish required?

Answer # 17 - An anti-graffiti coating, automotive clear coating, or other protective clear finish is not specifically required unless expressly stated in the solicitation. A vendor-proposed protective finish is acceptable provided the overall sign solution meets or exceeds the minimum requirements, including exterior durability, legibility, adhesion, and fade-resistance requirements.

Question # 18 - The solicitation states that the contractor is responsible for all graphics, symbols, lettering, and design materials. Will the Government provide the exact required wording, legal citations, colors, symbols, and font specifications after award, or must offerors recreate these elements before submitting their quotations?

Answer # 18 - The requirements for graphics, symbols, lettering, design materials, wording, colors, symbols, and font specifications are set forth in the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for reviewing the solicitation and submitting quotations that meet those requirements.

Question # 19 - Are there any additional reference images, photographs, artwork files, sign layouts, or design documents beyond the four PDFs currently posted on SAM.gov?

Answer # 19 - The Government has no additional reference images, photographs, artwork files, sign layouts, or design documents are available beyond the materials posted with the solicitation on SAM.gov. The images included in the solicitation are provided as references for offerors to develop a proposed solution that meets the stated requirements.

Question # 20 - Please provide the required number, diameter, location, and spacing of the mounting holes.

Answer # 20 - Mounting holes are not required for the signs. The Government will assume all mounting requirements, including any hole number, diameter, location, and spacing needed for installation.

Question # 21 - Should the mounting holes be suitable for chain-link fencing, traffic poles, or both?

Answer # 21 - Mounting holes are not required for the signs. The Government will assume all mounting requirements, including any hole number, diameter, location, and spacing needed for installation.

Question # 22 - Is the contractor required to provide mounting hardware, brackets, fasteners, clamps, or cable ties, or is the contractor responsible only for providing the mounting holes?

Answer # 22 - All mounting hardware, brackets, fasteners, clamps, or cable ties are not required for the signs. The Government will assume all mounting requirements, including any hardware, hole number, diameter, location, and spacing needed for installation.

Question # 23 - Amendment 02 states that fabrication, Government inspection, acceptance, and pickup must occur at the contractor’s facility within 35 miles of FLETC Glynco. Would a temporary leased production facility located within the required radius and operated exclusively by the prime contractor satisfy this requirement?

Anwer # 23 - A temporary leased production facility located within the required radius and operated exclusively by the prime contractor would satisfy this requirement, provided the facility meets all other applicable solicitation requirements.

Question # 24 - May the prime contractor use a qualified local small-business manufacturing subcontractor located within the required 35-mile radius?

Answer # 24 - A qualified local small-business manufacturing subcontractor located within the required 35-mile radius may be used, provided the prime contractor remains responsible for contract performance and the proposed approach meets all applicable solicitation requirements.

Question # 25 - If a manufacturing subcontractor is permitted, what percentage of the manufacturing work must be performed by the prime contractor?

Answer # 25 - The solicitation does not establish a specific percentage of manufacturing work that must be performed by the prime contractor. If a subcontractor is used, the prime contractor remains responsible for overall contract performance and for ensuring compliance with all applicable solicitation requirements.

Question # 26 - Does the Government require inspection during fabrication, or will inspection and acceptance occur only after all 20 signs are completed and packaged?

Answer # 26 - Government will coordinate the visual inspection and acceptance for pickup upon notification of signage completion by the contractor. Note: The Government is not responsible for any additional charges if the signs require several inspections due to failure to pass the initial inspection and acceptance

Question # 27 - If an inspection is required during fabrication, at what production stages should the contractor request an inspection?

Answer # 27 - Government will coordinate the visual inspection and acceptance for pickup upon notification of signage completion by the contractor. Note: The Government is not responsible for any additional charges if the signs require several inspections due to failure to pass the initial inspection and acceptance

Question # 28 - Please confirm that the Government will pick up all 20 completed signs from the qualifying contractor facility and that the contractor is not responsible for delivery to the FLETC locations in Glynco, Georgia; Artesia, New Mexico; Charleston, South Carolina; or Cheltenham, Maryland.

Answer # 28 - The Government will pickup all 20 signs once completed. No delivery will be required by the contractor.

Question # 29 - Does the protective-packaging requirement mean individual wrapping only, or must the signs also be palletized, crated, or placed in reusable transportation racks?

Answer # 29 - The Government does not require a specific packaging method, such as individual wrapping, palletizing, crating, or reusable transportation racks, unless expressly stated in the solicitation. The vendor may propose a packaging solution that adequately protects the signs, minimizes transportation damage, and prevents defects during delivery.

Question # 30 - Are there maximum pallet, crate, weight, forklift-access, or loading requirements for Government pickup?

Answer # 30 – There are no maximum pallet or crate requirements. The Government may require assistance from the contractor to load the signs onto a truck using a forklift if the weight is excessive and cannot be safely lifted manually.

Question # 31 - Will the Government provide the vehicle, equipment, and personnel necessary to load and transport the completed signs, or must the contractor provide loading equipment and labor?

Answer # 31 - The Government will provide the pickup vehicle and suitable personnel necessary to pick up the completed signs. The contractor is not required to provide transportation equipment or labor beyond making the completed signs available for Government pickup in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

Question # 32 - Will the Government authorize partial or milestone payments under this firm-fixed-price purchase order to assist with the substantial upfront cost of aluminum, exterior graphic materials, protective laminate, packaging, and tariff-related material increases?

Answer # 32: No advance payments will be made.

Question # 33 - If milestone payments are permitted, would the Government accept the following payment schedule:

Answer # 33 – Refer to answer # 32.

Question # 34 - If partial or milestone payments are not permitted, please confirm that one invoice will be submitted after final inspection and acceptance of all 20 completed sign panels and pay schedule.

Answer # 34 – One invoice shall be submitted by the contractor after all signs have passed inspection and acceptance by a Government official.

Question # 35 - Please identify the required invoicing system, designated billing office, invoice documentation, and applicable payment period following receipt of a proper invoice.

Answer # 35 - The contractor is required to submit one invoice via email to Ricardo Soto at Ricardo.Soto@fletc.dhs.gov. The contractor shall prepare the invoice in accordance with FAR 32.905.

The contractor is responsible for notifying the Program Office or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) when the signs have been completed and are ready for inspection and acceptance. The invoice shall be submitted only after inspection and acceptance have been completed.

At a minimum, a proper invoice shall include:

• Name and address of the Contractor;

• Invoice date and number;

• Contract number or purchase order number;

• Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of the items delivered, including details of services provided;

• Terms of any prompt payment discount offered;

• Name and address of the official to whom payment is to be sent;

• Name, title, email address, and phone number of the person to notify in the event of a defective invoice; and

• Taxpayer Identification Number.

Any questions related to invoices shall be directed to the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Program Office (PM).

Question # 36 - Is the contractor required to provide a five-year written warranty on the graphics and substrate, or must the materials only be rated for five years under typical outdoor conditions.

Answer # 36 - The contractor is not required to provide a separate five-year written warranty unless expressly stated in the solicitation. The proposed graphics and substrate materials must be rated to meet or exceed the five-year durability and fade-resistance requirements under typical outdoor conditions. Supporting manufacturer specifications, product data, or warranty information may be provided to demonstrate compliance.

Question # 37 - Please identify any required warranty language, exclusions, inspection criteria, or supporting documentation that must accompany the quotation.

Answer # 37 - The contractor shall provide its standard vendor warranty with the quotation. No specific Government warranty language, exclusions, or inspection criteria are required beyond those stated in the solicitation.

Question # 38 - Do you know if they need to be flat or extruded aluminum?

Answer # 38 - The signs are required to be flat aluminum. Extruded aluminum is not required to meet the minimum requirement unless otherwise proposed as part of a solution that still satisfies all solicitation requirements.

mailto:Ricardo.Soto@fletc.dhs.gov

Question # 39 - If flat, would the thickness need to be .08, .100, or .125?

Answer # 39 - Government accepts the proposed .080-inch 5052-H32 aluminum solution.

Question # 40 - Is there a preference on which type of reflective material they are made with?

HIP or DG3? HIP is more standard but DG3 tends to be brighter. Both would withstand the 5 year period stated in the description.

Answer # 40 - A contractor-proposed reflective material is acceptable provided the proposed solution meets or exceeds the minimum requirements in the solicitation.

Question # 41 - The required finished size is 6 ft. wide × 8 ft. high. Is each sign required to be fabricated as one continuous rigid panel, or would a multi-panel configuration with securely joined sections be acceptable if the finished sign meets all appearance, durability and dimensional requirements?

Answer # 41- The Government requires the specified 6-foot-by-8-foot and will accept a proposed solution of a properly fabricated two-piece/seamed panel and has no restrictions on the location of the seam.

Question # 42 - Section 11 permits aluminum or an approved equivalent and states that the contractor shall recommend the appropriate panel thickness. Would an exterior-grade aluminum composite material (ACM) be considered an acceptable equivalent, subject to Government approval?

Answer # 42 - An exterior-grade aluminum composite material (ACM) may be considered an acceptable equivalent, subject to Government approval, provided the proposed material meets or exceeds the solicitation’s minimum requirements for durability, exterior use, legibility, and fade resistance.

Question # 43 - For the required mounting holes, does FLETC have a required hole diameter, quantity and placement pattern for installation on traffic poles and chain-link/metal fencing, or should the contractor propose the mounting-hole configuration as part of the technical approach/proof?

Answer # 43 - Mounting holes are not required for the signs. The Government will assume all mounting requirements, including any hole number, diameter, location, and spacing needed for installation.

Question # 44 - Please confirm the pickup requirement. Our understanding is that the contractor is responsible for fabrication and protective packaging and that the Government will pick up the completed signs from the contractor, with no contractor-paid freight to the individual FLETC locations.

Answer # 44 - The Government will provide the pickup vehicle and suitable personnel necessary to pick up the completed signs. The contractor is not required to provide transportation equipment or labor beyond making the completed signs available for Government pickup in accordance with the solicitation requirements. Refer to answer # 30.

Question # 45 - Will FLETC provide any existing vector artwork, logos, prohibition symbols or reference/source artwork for preparation of the digital proof, or should the contractor create/reproduce all required graphic elements from the solicitation requirements?

Answer # 45 - The Government has no additional reference images, photographs, artwork files, sign layouts, or design documents are available beyond the materials posted with the solicitation on SAM.gov. The images included in the solicitation are provided as references for offerors to develop a proposed solution that meets the stated requirements.

Question # 46 - Regarding the requirement that graphics and text be fade resistant for a minimum of five years under typical outdoor conditions, is FLETC requiring a five-year contractor warranty, or is compliance through the use of manufacturer-rated exterior graphic materials with a minimum five-year expected outdoor life acceptable?

Answer # 46 - The contractor is not required to provide a separate five-year written warranty unless expressly stated in the solicitation. The proposed graphics and substrate materials must be rated to meet or exceed the five-year durability and fade-resistance requirements under typical outdoor conditions. Supporting manufacturer specifications, product data, or warranty information may be provided to demonstrate compliance.

Question # 47 - Does FLETC have any specific packaging or palletization requirements beyond the protective wrapping/padding identified in the solicitation?

Answer # 47 - The Government does not require a specific packaging method, such as individual wrapping, palletizing, crating, or reusable transportation racks, unless expressly stated in the solicitation. The vendor may propose a packaging solution that adequately protects the signs, minimizes transportation damage, and prevents defects during delivery.

Question # 48 - Will the Government accept a quotation where the primary high-capacity substrate fabrication, heavy metal shearing, and multi-shift flatbed UV vector printing are performed at an established out-of-state facility, provided that the completed sign panels are transported to, hosted at, and staged at a dedicated contractor-controlled facility located within the required 35-mile radius of FLETC Glynco for final dual-stage quality control inspections (compliant with FAR 52.246-2), government pickup, and formal transfer of acceptance?

Answer # 48 - The Government will accept a quotation where primary substrate fabrication, heavy metal shearing, and flatbed UV vector printing are performed at an established out-of-state facility, provided the completed sign panels are transported to, hosted at, and staged at a dedicated contractor-controlled facility located within the required 35-mile radius of FLETC Glynco for final quality control inspections, Government pickup, and formal transfer of acceptance. The prime contractor remains responsible for ensuring the proposed solution meets all solicitation requirements, including quality, inspection, acceptance, delivery, and any applicable FAR clause requirements.