RFI QA Response.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 70B01C25R00000001-V2
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This is a Questions and Answers document for the DHS/CBP Uniform III Follow-on Contract RFI. The document clarifies that the procurement will be unrestricted (not set-aside) but will consider maximizing small business participation while maintaining compliance with the Kissell Amendment and USMCA. The CBP First Article Review Facility visits are scheduled for January 13-17 at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC.
The document provides insight into current contract usage, noting that 2.3M items were ordered with $129M spent in FY24. It also details the authorized style counts for different DHS components: CBP has 850+ items, TSA approximately 300 items, ICE around 100 items, FLETC 100+ items, USSS 150+ items, and includes USCG (count not specified). The procurement supports multiple DHS components with CBP as the lead agency.
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| UniformOrderingDataForVendors_1.24.2025 totals.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| FY2024 DHS Country of Origin.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DHS Uniforms III Acquisition Schedule Major Milestones.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Compiled Uniform Vendor Interview Notes -Final.docx | DOCX document |
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Vendor Questions and Answers
| Question | Response |
| Q1: Will there be any Set Aside Requirement for the Solicitation? | The procurement overall will be unrestricted (not set-aside). There will be consideration as part of the source selection criteria to maximize the use of small businesses in any resultant contract (while still maintaining compliance with the Kissell Amendment and the USMCA). |
| Q2: Where is the location of the CBP First Article Review Facility? What is the timeframe for this visit? | 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW |
Washington, DC 20229 January 13-17
| Q3: What is the current annual unit consumption of the 2020-2026 Uniform Program? | 2.3M items were ordered and $129M was spent in FY24. |
| Q4: What is the authorized style count per Agency? | CBP - 850+ items |
TSA - ~300 items ICE - ~100 items FLETC - 100+ items USSS - 150+ items USCG - <10 items FPS - 150+ items FEMA - ~75 items CISA - <25 items FDA - 100+ items
| Q5: Will there be an opportunity for in person meetings with the varous Agency's to discuss the individual uniform needs prior to the award? | There will be some in person meetings prior to award to include the CBP First Article Closet, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Artesia, NM and Glynco, GA. |
| Q6: Will there be any opportunity for 5.11 to demonstrate our capabilities to exceed Agency Needs thru service, supply chain (i.e. visit to 5.11's Innovation Center and Operation Center) | Yes. The DHS Program Manager and DHS Contracting Officer would be interested in visiting interested parties facilities prior to RFP being released as part of our ongoing market survey research. |
| Q7: Will there be an opportunity to review Agency logos beforehand for embellished requirements? | Interested parties are invited to the CBP First Article Closet and to the FLETC locations where they can see those items. |
| Q8: Is the plan to have a single entity award? | Yes. |
| Q9: Is there an estimated date for the release of the solicitation? | Current estimate is Q3 of calendar year 2025. |
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