Attachment 1 - RCC RPI RFQ Verbiage.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, PANNGB-22-P-0000 008596, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Full Text provisions and clauses can be found in Attachment 2. This procurement is Set-Aside 100% for Small Business. The NAICS code is 448140 and the small business size standard is $41,500,000. All proposals must include Federal Tax ID, CAGE code and DUNS number. The Government intends to evaluate proposals without discussions (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

This requirement is for Backpacks, Water Bottles, and T-Shirts all with Army National Guard branding.

The government intends to issue a single award and is looking for “or equal” items that are comparable in technical specifications to the following:

0001: Computer Backpack

· 14.5”L X 15.25”H X 4.50”D

· Adjustable straps

· Large zippered front pocket & Large zippered main compartment

· Top carry handle

· Durable material

· Front pocket 9.25”W X 9”H

· Color: Black

· Imprint area: 5”W X 3”H shield logo, URL

· Color Print: Shield Logo on top portion, URL on Bottom portion (NJARMYGUARD.com)

· Lemon Yellow 012

· Black

· White

0002: 20oz Plastic Water Bottle

· Leak resistant push-pull lid

· Size: 20oz, 2 7/8” diameter X 7 ½” H

· BPA Free

· Food grade Polyethylene (HDPE#2)

· Wide mouth design

· Contoured neck for bike holder

· Color: Black

· Imprint Area: 3 ½” W X 2 ¾” H

· Color Print: Shield Logo

· Lemon Yellow 012

· White

0003: Silk Screened T-Shirts

· Tapered neck and shoulders

· Double-needle sleeves and hem

· Color: Black

· Imprint Area: Left Front Chest (State logo with URL NJARMYGUARD.com underneath, white print): 3.5"W x 1.5"H, Right Sleeve (Flag logo, gray print): 3"W x 2"H, Back (Shield logo): 10.5"W x 8.5"H

· Color Print: Front Left Chest, Right Sleeve, Back

· Lemon Yellow 012

· White

· Grey

0004: Shipping (if applicable)

Selection for award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting the requested specifications.

Line Item 0001: Computer Backpack $_______________1,500 Each

Line Item 0002: T-Shirts $_______________1,250 Each

Line Item 0003: 20oz Water Bottle $_______________2,500 Each

Line Item 0004: Shipping (if applicable) $_______________1 Each

Vendors shall submit questions related to this combined synopsis/solicitation not later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday 2 August 2022. Questions may be directed in writing to Brian Aston, e-mail brian.j.aston.civ@army.mil.

Proposals are due at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday 9 August 2022. Proposals must be submitted via e-mail to Brian Aston, e-mail brian.j.aston.civ@army.mil.

List of attachments:

Attachment 1 – RCC RPI Verbiage Attachment 2 – Full Text Provisions & Clauses Attachment 3 – Shield Logo Attachment 4 – State Logo Attachment 5 – Flag Logo

The following provisions are incorporated into this solicitation by reference:

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation FAR 52.208-9, Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply and Services FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure DFARS 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System - Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations DFARS 252.222-7007, Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons DFARS 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism DFARS 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime DFARS 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime DFARS 252.239-7098, Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites—Representation

The following clauses are incorporated into this solicitation by reference:

FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management and Maintenance FAR 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support DFARS 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following provisions are incorporated by full text. The full text is found in Attachment #2, Full-Text Provisions and Clauses. (All Representations and Certifications shall be completed within contractor's Systems for Award Management (SAM) profile on www.sam.gov.)

FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Alternate I DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to the Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act - North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea The following clauses are incorporated by full text. The full text is found in Attachment #2, Full-Text Provisions and Clauses.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions