Q-A.docx

Ohio Army National Guard Purchasing & Contracting Office 2825 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Columbus, OH. 43235

SUBJECT: Request for Quote (RFQ)

TITLE: REC. & RET. PROMO ITEMS Q & A

SOL#: W91364-24-Q-0035

Q1: Is this contract “all or none”?

A1: Yes, this will be a single award contract. There will not be multiple awards made for this requirement.

Q2: Is this a brand-new contract OR is an incumbent performing these services?

A2: Yes, this is a brand-new contract.

Q3: Are there any PPI limits pertaining to the cost you can pay for a good?

A3: No, there are no restrictions on the price per item.

Q4: I intend to partner with another small business for this opportunity (subcontract), I have the NAICS code 339950. The subcontractor does not have the NAICS code 339950. Will this impact our bid for the opportunity?

The NAICS of the subcontractor should not be an issue as long as the prime contractor has the correct NAICS code. Be advised, any joint venture or subcontracted quotes must adhere to the requirements in FAR 52.219-14. To wit:

(b)(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(b) (2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(e)(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

Q5: If I am selling most items made in the USA and manufacturing the shirts outside the USA (TAA Compliant, how will the deduction rating weigh on this mix?

A5: There will not be a deduction rating for these requirements. Items simply need to be Made in the USA or be TAA compliant.

Q6: Will you be providing artwork for each of the items or where do we access this art?

A6: Yes, custom design will be provided to vendor upon award of contract.

Q7: Do items have to be an exact match to the spec sheet or can they be close?

A7: Yes, measurements for items should be an exact match to the spec sheet. The contractor shall provide items to the standards and specifications in this SOW.

Q8: Could you provide higher resolution images of designs?

A8: Proofs will be provided upon award.

Q9: How do I submit my quote?

A9: Please submit your quote by emailing it to: claudia.j.tenaglia.civ@army.mil

Q10: Is there a name and model number for that specific blue tooth speaker that you are requesting?

A10: No, there is not a specific name or model number.

Q11: Will you allow for 100% polyester t-shirts?

A11: No, we will not allow 100% polyester.