1AD Best of the Best Signage Replacement

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure "Best of the Best" Signage Vinyl Graphics Replacement and Stand-Alone Banner Stand Production Services at Fort Bliss, TX in support of the 1st Armored Division (1AD), and is seeking vendors that may be able to support this requirement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this sources sought notice. In addition, small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business concerns), are encouraged to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes, it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is: 541890, Other Services Related to Advertising (SBA Small Business Size Standard: $19.5 Million). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advertising services (except advertising agency services, public relations agency services, media buying agency services, media representative services, display advertising services, direct mail advertising services, advertising material distribution services, and specialty advertising distribution services), including sign lettering, painting, and graphic display preparation services. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is: 9905, Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates.

A non-personal service contract is contemplated to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to remove old vinyl graphics, prepare substrates, and print, laminate, and install new exterior-grade vinyl graphics on twenty-four (24) existing 5’x9’ “Best of the Best” outdoor signs across Fort Bliss, TX, as well as the production, assembly, and delivery of sixty (60) 80”x33” stand-alone vinyl banner stands per contract period in support of the 1st Armored Division (1AD). Minimum technical and performance requirements include:

• Pre-Installation Site Survey & Digital Proofs (PWS Task 1): Conduct an on-site survey of all 24 existing 5’x9’ concrete-reinforced roadside signs across Fort Bliss and submit a Master Installation Schedule and print-ready CMYK digital proofs within 10 business days of receipt of Government-Furnished Information (GFI).
• Vinyl Removal & Substrate Preparation (PWS Task 2): Completely strip all existing worn vinyl and 100% of residual adhesive, glue, oxidation, and desert sand down to bare, smooth metal/aluminum/composite substrates using controlled heat and low-VOC cleaners without gouging or warping the underlying sign face (0% bleed-through permitted).
• Outdoor Sign Printing, UV Lamination & On-Site Installation (PWS Task 3): Print graphics at >= 720x720 DPI (1200 DPI preferred) on exterior-grade cast or high-tack polymeric vinyl (min 3.2–4.0 mil thickness) with opaque blockout adhesive and matched optically clear UV-inhibiting overlaminate (min 2.0 mil thickness) rated for 3–5 years of Southwest desert durability (Zone 3 UV exposure / up to 115°F ambient heat). Install all 24 5’x9’ signs on-site at Fort Bliss within 20 business days of proof approval.
• Stand-Alone Banner Stand Production & Delivery (PWS Task 4): Produce, assemble, and deliver sixty (60) complete 80”x33” free-standing, stand-alone vinyl banner stands (minimum 13 oz smooth anti-glare blockout vinyl printed in full color at >= 1200 DPI, non-tipping free-standing base/tension hardware frame, and zippered nylon carrying bag) to 1st Armored Division HQ at Fort Bliss within 20 business days of proof approval.
• Self-Contained Roadside Safety & Off-Post Waste Disposal (PWS Task 5): Provide self-contained field operations (portable power/water; no Government utilities available at roadside sites), establish MUTCD/OSHA/EM 385-1-1 roadside safety zones avoiding peak commuter hours (0600–0800 and 1600–1730 MST/MDT), and haul all stripped vinyl/chemical waste off-post daily in accordance with TCEQ and AR 200-1.
• Inspection, Photo Verification & Warranty (PWS Task 6): Submit date-stamped Before/After digital photographs of all 24 signs within 3 business days of completion and provide a minimum 1-year Workmanship and Material Warranty (with 10-business-day repair/replacement turnaround at no additional cost to the Government).

The estimated Period of Performance is a 12-month Base Year beginning 4 January 2027 through 3 January 2028, plus four (4) 12-month Option Years (Option Year 1: 4 January 2028 – 3 January 2029; Option Year 2: 4 January 2029 – 3 January 2030; Option Year 3: 4 January 2030 – 3 January 2031; Option Year 4: 4 January 2031 – 3 January 2032).

In response to this sources sought, please provide:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) (formerly DUNS number), CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code (541890).
2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.
3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. Specifically address: (a) your lead time and production/installation workflow to strip old vinyl/adhesive, print/laminate desert-grade outdoor vinyl graphics, install all 24 5’x9’ roadside signs at Fort Bliss, and deliver all 60 80”x33” stand-alone vinyl banner stands within 20 business days of proof approval; (b) lead installer qualifications (minimum 2 years of experience and 3M Preferred/Certified Installer, Avery Dennison, PDAA, or equivalent certifications); (c) capability to conduct self-contained roadside operations (portable generators/water, MUTCD traffic safety, and off-post waste disposal); and (d) ability for personnel to pass Fort Bliss NCIC-III/TSDB installation access background vetting.
4. Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing information (broken down by the 24 5’x9’ outdoor sign replacements and the 60 80”x33” stand-alone vinyl banner stands per contract period across the Base Year and four Option Years), basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing, GSA MAS), delivery/completion schedules, customary terms and conditions, and commercial warranties (confirming ability to meet the 1-year workmanship and material warranty).
5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.
6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at contact@example.gov (or contact@example.gov) or +1 (555) 000-0000, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the SAM.gov (formerly FedBizOpps) notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.
7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services.

If you can fulfill this requirement, please submit the deliverables mentioned above by 16 November 2026 by 12:00PM MST. Please email information to SSG Lamar Barnett at contact@example.gov.