C 04 - Clarifications - T SHIRTS.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK: T Shirts

Department of the Army

MINNESOTA RECRUITING AND RETENTION BATTALION

1025 BROADWAY STREET NORTHEAST

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413-2427

Clarification Questions for W912LM-23-Q-0009.

1. Do T-shirt must be a RRB Brand T-shirt? If not, please review question below and advise.

· No

2. Where can I find the T-shirt Spec measurement?

· The actual measurements of the T-shirt are not listed. All T-shirts must be standard adult sizes as listed in the SOW.

3. Artwork graphic AI file?

· Reference attachment for picture.

4. Heathered Charcoal fabric color swatch?

· Yes

5. Does the completed sample branded t-shirt have a size requirement?

· No, when requested to send the sample; The sample size can be any size listed in the SOW as this will count towards the order quantity.

6. Do we only ship out the sample t-shirt upon your approval/request or do we just ship it out before 4/21?

· Yes: as noted on the solicitation: “Upon request by the Government: One (1) fully completed sample Branded T-shirts MUST be delivered to 1025 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55412 for physical validation and approval. Sample t-shirts must be delivered to the Government within 7 days upon request to be considered for award.

7. What are the packing/shipping requirements for both the sample + actual t-shirts if approved/awarded?

· Must be FOB Destination, Shipping costs will not be reimbursed, and the quantity shipped will count off the total order, if approved and awarded.

· If not approved, the sample T-Shirt will not be returned to the vendor and the Government will not reimburse any costs.

8. What part of the solicitation must be filled out and submitted?

· Reference the Combined/Synopsis solicitation.

9. Just wanted to confirm that we are to email you the completed Solicitation file in a doc format to bid on this t shirt project?

· Yes: Emailed Quotes

10. Hello, I was wondering if the solicitation of the 4000 logo t shirts was still available?

· Yes, the solicitation closes on 04/21/2023 @ 10:00 am CST.

11. I wanted to reach out because I wanted to see when a good time would be to send a sample of the T-shirts for inspection. Would any time before the offer due date be, okay?

· Reference the response to question number 6.

12. We have noticed that the QR codes need to be at least 2"x2" to print properly. This means that the artwork on the back would need to be sized up to accommodate this requirement. We could size up the entire graphic to keep everything in the current proportions, or we could make the QR code bigger within the graphic, shrinking the 'border space' around it. Are you okay with this change? Could you please let us know which option you prefer?

· Back: 2w x 7h MNARNG logo with Call to Action and QR code, 2 colors (white, grey)

13. Additionally, we would like to inquire if the shirts need to be American-made.

· This is a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item and as such will be treated as a domestic end product if it is manufactured in the U.S. without tracking the origin of the item's components.

14. There is no "50/50 soft spun cotton/polyester” :It can either be '50/50 cotton/polyester' OR 'soft spun at 100% cotton'.

· 50/50 cotton/polyester is acceptable.

15. I would like to confirm the printing colors on the t-shirt. It says 3 for each side. It looks like only two per side. Please advise.

· Front: 10w x 7h Outline shape of the State of Minnesota: Color (white), Word: Army = Color Grey, Word: National Guard = Color Yellow (Gold):

· Back: 2w x 7h MNARNG logo with Call to Action and QR code, 2 colors: grey & yellow (Gold)

16. In the questions I see the reply that measurements are given in SOW. But in the attached SOW the only measurements I see are of the print, not the t-shirt.

· The sizes of the T-Shirt are standard adult size shirts.

17. Also, is there a shade color for Gray and yellow.

· Heathered Charcoal (Shirt) – Reference Exhibit

· Gray – Reference Exhibit

· Yellow (Gold )

18. Could you please provide us with any information or insights regarding the historical pricing or reference pricing for the T-shirt products in the solicitation?

· Unable to provide this information.

19. What type of fabric/material is needed for the shirts?

· Reference the Statement of Work.

20. My supplier is U.S. based. What requirements do I have to meet to be in compliance with your guidelines?

· This question cannot be reasonably answered. Please reference the solicitation, clauses & Provisions and statement of work.

21. Is there a possibility for future orders?

· Unable to provide this information.

22. How long does the government usually take to pay the invoice once the product has been delivered?

· Once the product has been fully delivered, inspected & accepted it can take up to 30 days.

23. Do these shirts have to be a specific brand? I am unable to find the RRB brand.

· No specific brand. RRB is NOT the shirt brand; this is the title of the Subject/title of the buy. RRB stands for Recruiting Retention Battalion.

24. Does the country of origin for the t-shirt matter?

· Yes, offers will be evaluated that are end products; U.S.-made, qualifying country, or designated country end products.

25. Does the t-shirt need to be manufactured in USA?

· U.S.-made, qualifying country, or designated country is acceptable.

· This is a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item and as such will be treated as a domestic product if it is manufactured in the U.S. without tracking the origin of the item's components.

Artwork: Front of Shirt

Artwork: Back of Shirt

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