SPMYM119Q0050_Q_AND_A_Final.pdf

Question and Answer SPMYM1-19-Q-0050

Q1-Will you require sample shirts for all the colors?

A1- No

Q2- Do you require the samples to be imprinted?

A2- No

Q3- Will the shirts have the same logo front and back or will it have a different logo on either side?

A3- Logo going on shirts is the same on the front and back.

Q4- All of the shirts will be printed full color front and back?

A4- Yes

Q5- I see that you require all boxes over 40lbs to be palletize, if boxes are under 40lbs can they be shipped individually via FedEx or UPS?

A5- We don’t want any split orders. You can ship FedEx or UPS.

Q6-What is your lead time after the contract has been given?

A6- 90 days turn around time.

Q7- I see that the BAA has been waived, can you please confirm?

A7- FAR Part 25- Foreign Acquisition - Buy American Act has not been waived and does apply to this solicitation. DFAR Part 225- Foreign Acquisition, sub-part 225.7002-1 and 2 (Berry

Amendment) does not apply because the total cost of this procurement is estimated to be at or below the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000).

Q8-Do you need the estimate to include FOB or can shipping be added separately?

A8- Shipping must be included.

Q9-Will you require this order all at once to one location or will it be broken down and needed at separate times and locations?

A9- Yes, only one location, no split orders.

Q10 - Do the t-shirts have to be American made?

A10-At least 50% of the t-shirt must be domestic in accordance with the Buy American Act.

Q11- Do you have any bid tabulations or previous history on who was awarded, when and at what price?

A11- The following are a few contracts awarded during Fiscal Year (FY) 18. This information can be found at www.fbo.gov: SPMYM1-18-P-2847/ Contractor: BG Promos/ $84,370.00;

SPMYM11891807/ Contractor: BG Promos/ $18,120.00; SPMYM1-18-P-1683/ Contractor:

World of Promotions, Inc./ $14,850.00.

Any additional information regarding these and other past awards must be requested through the

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Q12- Do samples need to be screened and delivered on bid due date?

A12- Samples need to be delivered before the bid due date if possible.

Q13- Is it a one-time order?

A13-Yes

Q14- There are 2 amendments. One is the Berry Amendment which means that every stitch and imprint on a garment has to be made in the USA. Second one is the Buy American Act. This means 51% of the shirt is made in the USA. Which one are the shirts under?

A14- FAR Part 25- Foreign Acquisition - Buy American Act applies to this solicitation. DFAR

Part 225- Foreign Acquisition, sub-part 225.7002-1 and 2 (Berry Amendment) does not apply because the total cost of this procurement is estimated to be at or below the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000).

Q15- Do you have a specific brand in mind?

A15- No special brand, but quality is a must.

Q16- Do the samples required need to be printed samples? Or can they be blank?

A16- Blank is ok.

Q17-Are you looking for a sample of each line item or just one sample?

A17-One sample per item.

Q18-Will I need to register for SAM to win contracts through fbo.gov?

A18-To be considered as competition for government contracts, a contractor must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. The contractor can register for a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and a Data Universal

Numbering System (DUNS) number in SAM.

Q19-For the samples are you looking for a fully printed sample or are you just requesting a sample of the shirt to check quality.

A19-Sample of shirt.

Q20-Women’s shirt – just confirming that you want a women’s cut shirt?

A20- Yes.

Q21-Do you have a high res version of the logos (eps file preferably)

A21-No.

http://www.sam.gov/

Q22-The artwork contains 3 colors Red, Blue and White and the solicitation only mentions 2 colors the Navy and Red. Are you requesting the White which is the

3rd color be included?

A22- We just doing 2 colors, royal blue and red.

Q23-Can the shirts be printed digitally using Direct to Garment?

A23- Yes