Combined synopsis-solicitaion for promotional backapcks.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

1100 each - Custom Promotional Backpack General Information

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: W912JF26QA001

Posted Date: 9 January 2025

Original Response Date: 23 January 2026 no later than 5:00 pm

Expected award Date: 28 January 2026

Product or Service Code: 8465

Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside

NAICS Code: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing): 550 employees size standard

Contracting Office Address Arkansas Army National Guard USPFO – Arkansas Building 3000 Camp Joseph T. Robinson North Little Rock, Arkansas 72199

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 Effective 1 October 2025.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339999, with a small business size standard of 550 employees. The product or service code is 8465. The Government will award a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government (as determined by the solicitation evaluation criteria).

The Arkansas Army National Guard is seeking to purchase 1,100 custom-branded black laptop backpacks for the Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG) Recruiting & Retention Battalion.

All interested companies must provide quotation(s) for the following: Supplies https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-12#FAR_Subpart_12_6

Line Item

Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price

0001 Backpack - see below for the required specifications, style, and design.

1,100

1100 each - black laptop-compatible promotional backpacks equal to or exceeding the following Specifications: (production specs and digital mock is required with all bids)(a sample will be required from the selected vendor prior to final award and production) .

Required Specifications/Physical Requirements

- Color: Black

- Material: 600 Denier polyester or stronger

- Approximate size: 13.25 " x 7.25 " x 18.5 "

- Main zippered compartment

- Padded laptop sleeve for up to 15” laptop computer

- Front zippered pocket

- Side mesh pocket

- Adjustable padded straps

- Carry handle

- Reinforced stitching

Customization Requirements

- Decoration: Screen print or heat transfer

- Imprint: Arkansas Army National Guard Shield Logo with call to action (Nationalguard.com/AR) see page 6 for details

- Imprint location: Front pocket

- Imprint color: 2 colors. Army Gold: CMYK:0,15,90,0 RGB:255,213,48 HEX: FFD530. White:

CMYK:0,0,0,0 RGB:255,255,255 HEX: FFFFFF.

Place of Delivery

Address: SSG Miranda Bond R&R Bldg. 318 Missouri Ave Camp Joseph T. Robinson North Little Rock, Arkansas

Postal Code: 72199-1000

Country: UNITED STATES

Award will be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price.” The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: quality, delivery date, price, price realism, and other factors. Additionally, the Government will utilize simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small business IAW FAR 19.502-2(a).

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at acquisition.gov.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

(SEP 2023)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (SEP 2023) Request for Quotation (RFQ) shall contain the following information: RFQ

NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS; NAME; ADDRESS; CAGE CODE; UNIQUE

ENTITY IDENTIFICATION; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED

WARRANTY; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION

AMENDMENTS (if applicable).

Offeror shall complete, and include with its submission, the following:

For products offered, descriptive literature that adequately illustrates the proposed items.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(c), “Period for Acceptance of Offers” (SEP 2023). The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

2. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2021) Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2021) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, quality, delivery date, price, price realism, and other factors considered. Award shall be based on all or none and best value to the government IAW FAR 13.106-2.

The Government may award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the Government’s best interest.

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and

Commercial Services” (OCT 2025) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through http://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 within the year to be considered for award. If paragraph (b)(2) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://sam.gov/content/home http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3

4. FAR 52.204-24, “Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment” (NOV 2021)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

• FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (OCT 2025)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

subparagraph (a), and the following clauses in subparagraph (b)(2)(5)(9)(12)(18)(31)(32)(35)(36)(39)(46)(48)(51)(55)(59)

Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through http://sam.gov. Contact SAM at US Calls: 866-606-8220, International Calls: 1-334- 206-7828. SAM will assign vendors their applicable Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

All quoters must submit the following items necessary: including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision – necessary to complete the required items according to the specifications.

All quotations must be sent to the Contracting Officer:

Ralph Grinnell USPFO – Arkansas Building 3000 Camp Joseph T. Robinson North Little Rock, Arkansas 72199 ralph.d.grinnell.civ@army.mil

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.”

OR

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:”

Quoter must list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Quotations that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 http://sam.gov/ mailto:ralph.d.grinnell.civ@army.mil

Submission must be received not later than 5:00 PM CT, 23 JANUARY 2026 at: see address or e-mail below. Late submissions will be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mail is preferred.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the individual listed below.

Point of Contact

Ralph Grinnell Contracting Officer ralph.d.grinnell.civ@army.mil Phone: (520)-708-4896 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 mailto:ralph.d.grinnell.civ@army.mil

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