78 -- Recreational & athletic equipment

This contract solicitation pertains to the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 78, which covers a wide range of products in the sports, promotional, outdoor, recreational, trophies, and signs categories. It includes items from several Federal Supply Classification (FSC) groups, such as outdoor recreational equipment, athletic and recreational equipment, clothing and footwear, crafts and hobbies, toys, theatrical supplies, and signage products including traffic control devices and trophies. The solicitation is available electronically and requires interested contractors to maintain up-to-date registrations and certifications in government databases such as ORCA and CCR to be eligible for award. The contracts resulting from this solicitation will be valid for an initial period of five years with options to extend for three additional five-year periods. Certified 8(a) firms are eligible to participate, and there is encouragement for the submission of products with environmental attributes. The solicitation is managed by the General Services Administration’s Assisted Contracting Branch A in Washington, DC, with both a contracting officer and a point of contact provided for inquiries. The solicitation type is a presolicitation issued under a partial small business set-aside, conforming to NAICS code 451110. This comprehensive procurement effort aims to streamline and facilitate government access to a broad spectrum of recreational, athletic, and promotional goods through multiple award contracts, promoting competition and environmental consideration in the acquisition process.