QandA_31JAN25.pdf

Question and Answer RRB Apparels Q&A #1

Date: 31 January 2025

Solicitation #: W912J625QA005

1. Confirmation on the exact quantities and sizing requirements for the ensuring that all deliverables meet the specified standards and deadlines.

a. Please refer to Addendum to 52.212-1 of the solicitation along with the Requirements List excel file provided by the customer for what items and sizes they are looking. Since this is a BPA there is no immediate requirement at the moment but when requirements to arise the deadline, order size requirements and design logos will be provided and rotated amongst the vendors that are awarded the BPA.

2. What kind of aprons do these represent: standard type kitchen aprons, or what?

a. The aprons would be the standard kitchen aprons.

3. Also you have multiple types of material for some of the items, is this supposed to mean it can be any of those materials?

a. Yes, it can be any type of those listed materials.

4. What exactly do you mean "Multicolored w/ colors above"?

a. A mixture of colors of those listed colors. For example, black and white.

5. Are the items that you give multiple options, like for instance the hats, is it a mix and match or if we choose a hat they all will be hats or can it be a combination of hats, visors, snapback, etc.?

a. It can either be a combination of the hats listed or it can be a choice of one hat of those listed hat options.

6. Is there a specific brand or retailer preference?

a. No

7. Specific quantities for items or will that be specified with specific orders?

a. It will be specified with specific orders.

8. Is there an upfront cost where we pay for clothing items or will they be purchased by you?

a. Yes there will be an additional cost added for clothing items by the vendor.

9. For the color options, i see individual colors, for multicolored w/colors above options would you like those items with the shirt being all the above colors all in one?

a. No, it will be upon request on each specified call, if needed for multicolor options.

10. Can you elaborate more on the Blanket Purchase Agreement?

a. Recruiting and Retention Battalion, our customer, has recurring orders for apparels, accessories and other promotional items. The customer’s requirements throughout the years will be ordered amongst the companies awarded a part of the BPA for a 5 (five) year period.

11. What are the expected quantities?

a. At least 25 shirts, maximum will be 200 per order.

12. Will all products be shipped to the same address?

a. Yes

13. Is there an idea of minimum units that will be ordered per Need?

a. Minimum per call will be 25.

14. Are there specific brands you are interested in purchasing?

15. Do you have specific style or item numbers to clarify the make and model you're interested in? Ex: fishing hoodie vs. woobie hoodie. Compression sleeves - for arms or legs?

a. No, it varies from each call. The compression sleeves are for arms.

16. What is the quantity needed for each item?

a. Minimum 25 Maximum 200

17. Will you need any type of screen printing and embroidery for the items requested?

a. Yes

18. Can you please send over or upload to SAM.gov the logos or mock-ups of what you would like for each garment? I did not see the logos/mock ups listed. If they are on there, can you please let me know where they are.

a. Mocks up will be provided prior to each call.

19. Short sleeve or long sleeve polos?

a. Short sleeve

20. Do you need separate shirts for all of the colors lists in column C?

a. We will need separate shirts based off of the color listed in the call order

21. Do you have a certain manufacturer in mind? 5.11, Propper, Truspec.

a. None

22. Concerning Backpacks. Do you need separate backpacks for all of the colors lists in column C?

a. Most likely we will be using black

23. Concerning Athletic Jerseys. Do you need separate shirts for all of the colors lists in column C?

a. The colors used will be based off of each call order. Each call order is not the same.

24. For the button up shirt, full buttons all the way up the shirt, buttons at the top, do you have a picture of one you currently use? Does this need to be short or long sleeve?

a. No. Short Sleeve

25. Regarding T-Shirts. Do you need all of the colors lists in column C?

a. The colors used will be based off of each call order. Each call order is not the same.

26. For the sweater/hoodie, all of the different specs listed, 100% cotton, 100% poly, do we choose or do you need separate items for each blend?

a. It could be either, it is based on each call order. It would be 100% cotton.

27. For the tank tops, all of the different specs listed, 100% cotton, 100% poly, do we choose or do you need separate items for each blend?

a. It could be either, it is based on each call order. It would be 100% cotton

28. For the Long-sleeved shirts, all of the different specs listed, 100% cotton, 100% poly, do we choose or do you need separate items for each blend?

a. It could be either, it is based on each call order. It would be 100% cotton

29. Do you need us to quote all the items listed - Visors, Snapbacks, Baseball caps, Straw Hats, Boonie Caps?

a. These are the types of hats that we would like to purchase

30. For the beanies, all of the different specs listed, 100% cotton, 100% fleece, Acrylic, wool, cotton, fleece, jersey, stretchy knitdo we choose or do you need separate items for each blend?