HA0 - FY16 - summer camp shirts (dcss vendors only)

The District of Columbia is seeking summer camp shirts through a procurement designated specifically for DCSS (District of Columbia Supplemental School) vendors. This solicitation, identified by contract opportunity ID 66c85af0829eb5d869072cfe, is a focused procurement for uniform or apparel items intended for summer camp programming. The procurement was posted on May 10, 2016, with a remarkably short response window, closing on May 13, 2016 - just three days after initial posting. While specific details about shirt specifications are not provided in the available information, the procurement appears to be a targeted, time-sensitive acquisition for summer camp operational needs. The extremely condensed timeline suggests an urgent procurement process that requires rapid vendor response and likely prioritizes local, pre-qualified vendors within the District of Columbia's vendor ecosystem.

The solicitation appears to be restricted exclusively to DCSS vendors, which represents a significant limitation on competitive bidding and suggests a pre-qualified vendor pool. This restriction likely indicates a preference for local vendors with established relationships and familiarity with District of Columbia school system requirements. The procurement seems designed to leverage existing vendor relationships and potentially support local small businesses or vendors already approved within the District's procurement system. While precise budget ranges are not specified in the provided information, the narrow vendor eligibility and focused nature of the procurement suggest a targeted, potentially modest-scale acquisition. The short turnaround time and specific vendor restrictions further emphasize the localized and operationally urgent nature of this summer camp shirt procurement.