Q and A - FSG-RFP-2425-1006.pdf

FSG-RFP-24/25-1006

STATE GUARD UNIFORM APPAREL AND COMPONENTS - Q&A

Division of the

Florida State Guard

2601 South Blair Stone Rd Tallahassee, FL 32301

STATE GUARD UNIFORM APPAREL AND

COMPONENTS

SOLICITATION NO.: FSG-RFP-24/25-1006

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Date: March 21, 2025

Note: All written questions are reproduced in the same format as submitted by the Respondent.

Question

Vendor Name

RFP

Section

RFP

Page #

Question Answer

1 C6 Tactical Corp.

- - Could you kindly confirm whether your department requires uniform samples prior to the submission of our offer?

Uniform samples are not required prior to submission of a proposal.

2 C6 Tactical Corp.

3.0 7 Could you please confirm if the uniforms can be manufactured in Pakistan?

Uniforms cannot be manufactured in Pakistan per the Trade Agreement Act (TAA). Please refer to section 3.0 Technical Specifications, subsection

3.1 Statement of Work, paragraph 1

on page 7 of the RFP.

3 C6 Tactical Corp.

3.0 7-8 Can you provide the fabric weight and composition?

Please refer to Attachment A, Section B. Minimum Specifications

4 C6 Tactical Corp.

3.0 7 Do you have design sketches available?

No design sketches just Fabric color and pattern, See Appendix I

5 Galls, LLC 2.2, 2.3, 7.9

6, 20 These sections state there will be a 2 year base contract with up to 3 (1) year option periods But Pg 20 Section

7.9 says it will be a 3 year base contract with 2 (1) year renewals -which is correct?

Thank you for pointing this out.

Section 7.9 should have stated - two

(2) year awarded contract with the ability of three (3), one (1) year renewals. Addendum 1 has been uploaded to the advertisement reflecting this change.

6 Galls, LLC Attachment D

Price Sheet / Attach

D

Ref requirement for Digital Camo - A lot of those patterns have been discontinued by our vendors. Will you accept a similar camo pattern? Or if not would you be willing to share the vendor or model# where you've purchased these in the past?

Pattern will be agreed upon and approved by FSG. Sample pattern will be provided with order. Refer to Attachment A, Section B. Minimum Specifications.

7 Galls, LLC 7.9 21 It appears that pricing terms should be listed here - but the section says proposed prices will be firm, net, delivered prices & FOB Destination

Will pricing terms will be Net 30?

Pricing terms net 30 – All purchases are F.O.B. destination, transportation charges prepaid. No extra charges shall be applied for boxing, crating, packing, or insurance. Vendor shall receive payment within 30 days after merchandise/service(s) are complete.

8 Galls, LLC 7.9 21 Price Increase language - will the awarded contract allow for annual price increases?

If so, how will they be evaluated and reviewed? CPI? A Max % / year?

No, annual price increases will not be provided for in the contract.

FSG-RFP-24/25-1006

STATE GUARD UNIFORM APPAREL AND COMPONENTS - Q&A

Question

Vendor Name

RFP

Section

RFP

Page #

Question Answer

9 Fechheimer n/a n/a Will there be inventory/stocking requirements?

Yes, please refer to section 3.9 Inventory.

10 Fechheimer n/a n/a Minimums for yardage of custom printed camouflage will equate to approximately 3,500 units per style of production. Will there be a clause to buy out inventory and components (fabric, trim, etc.) at the end of the contract?

Yes

11 Fechheimer

3.10 8 Is the expectation the initial order will be for the total quantities listed, with, as stated, 1,200 sets due within 15 month and the balance in 24 months?

Yes, please refer to section 3.10 Delivery.

12 Fechheimer

3.10 8 What will the process be for fill-in ordering (i.e., in bulk with minimum order quantities or ‘as needed’) and the expected lead time?

In bulk with a minimum order quantity.

Expected Lead time will need to be no more than 60 days unless approved by the Division

13 Fechheimer

3.10 8 What is the delivery expectation of fill-in orders (orders after the initial bulk order)?

60 days unless approved by the Division.

14 JC Voyage

LLC

3.1 7 Can we use China fabric and manufacture garment in Bangladesh/Taiwan?

Uniforms can be manufactured in Bangladesh/Taiwan per the Trade Agreement Act (TAA). Please see section 3.0 Technical Specifications, subsection 3.1 Statement of Work, paragraph 1 on page 7 of the RFP.

15 JC Voyage

LLC

3.8 8 We can provide catalogue but are we expected to carry inventory?

Yes

16 JC Voyage

LLC

3.10 8 What is order units? 1200pcs or 5000pcs per style?

1.200 complete uniform sets are due within 15 months, with the remaining balance of 5,000 complete uniform sets due no later than 24 months from receipt of the Divisions order. Please refer to section 3.10 Delivery and Attachment D - Price Sheet.

17 JC Voyage

LLC

3.11 9 What customer service are we expected to provide?

A field representative must be available for site service calls to locations. Please refer to section 3.11 Customer Service on page 9 of the

RFP.