State guard uniform apparel and components

The Florida Department of Military Affairs, Division of the Florida State Guard (FSG), is seeking a vendor to provide military uniform apparel and components through Request for Quote (RFQ) No. FSG-RFQ-24/25-1006. The procurement encompasses digital camouflage shirts and pants for male and female personnel, wind and waterproof parkas, name tapes, and tactical patrol caps, with an estimated 5,000 units per item type and 10,000 name tapes. The initial contract term is from January 5, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods. Key procurement dates include a December 9, 2024, deadline for submitting questions, with responses due December 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST, and a public bid opening at 2:00 PM EST the same day. Vendors must provide firm, net delivered prices FOB destination, inclusive of all costs, and maintain adequate inventory to avoid backorders. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest total cost, with vendors required to have at least three years of continuous operation providing similar products and services.

The solicitation encourages participation from woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses for subcontracting opportunities, with a strong emphasis on U.S. manufacturing and a preference for Florida-based production of at least 50% of products. Vendors must comply with the Berry Act, ensuring all products are manufactured in the United States, and no TAA (Trade Agreements Act) items or overseas-produced goods will be accepted. The contract will not be split among multiple vendors, and while a local storefront is not required, vendors must be able to respond to site locations within 24 hours, with delivery points including Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke and FSG Headquarters in Tallahassee. The anticipated expenditure for this contract is approximately $100,000, with pricing potentially adjustable annually from the first contract anniversary. There is no current incumbent vendor, and the solicitation does not specify any specific brand requirements. Vendors must provide customer service representatives and field representatives available for service calls at the specified locations, highlighting the FSG's status as an emergency response agency.