Recruiting Personal Presentation Items BPA

The South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG) Recruiting and Retention Battalion is seeking to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Personal Presentation Items (PPI) with a comprehensive range of branded merchandise. The procurement will include 63 specific items such as apparel, accessories, promotional materials, and tactical gear, all featuring SDARNG logos and meeting specific branding requirements. The Department of the Army's South Dakota Army National Guard will conduct the solicitation using FAR Part 13 procedures, with the formal solicitation expected to be posted within one week of the pre-solicitation notice. Vendors must submit detailed item lists with picture representations showing logo size, placement, and color, and provide pricing that includes shipping and applicable taxes. The contract opportunity is structured to be delivered to various locations throughout South Dakota, with vendors required to demonstrate compliance with specific item specifications and AR 670-1 guidelines.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, indicating that only small businesses can compete for the BPAs. The agreements will have a maximum duration of five years, allowing for sustained procurement of recruitment and retention materials. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 63-item specification sheet suggests a potentially significant contract value across multiple awardees. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 5, 2025, with responses due by March 25, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately three weeks to prepare their submissions. The procurement falls under NAICS category 541890 (Other Services Related to Advertising) and PSC category 9905 (Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates), which further defines the scope of the potential contract. Vendors will need to demonstrate their capability to produce high-quality, branded items that meet the SDARNG's specific requirements for recruitment marketing materials.