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Books & Educational Materials

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W91CRB-25-R-U2AFederal

Submission Closed06/12/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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UCR-RFP-2026-MB330-DEPT#AUXDIV BOOKSTORE

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Supply of Christian Religious Books and Printed MaterialsThe contract entails the supply of commercially available Christian religious books and printed materials in bulk quantities, with specific titles such as 'BOOK, CHRISTIAN, SACR' designated for delivery to multiple Defense Logistics Agency locations across the United States. The procurement is conducted under a subcontract arrangement through the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 459210 indicating classification under Religious Goods Stores, reflecting the nature of the merchandise being procured. The contract was posted on May 31, 2026, and is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency to support the spiritual and religious needs of military personnel and their families through the distribution of faith-based reading materials. The place of performance and office address details are not specified in the provided data, suggesting that delivery points are distributed broadly across DLA’s network of facilities. Contract execution will involve fulfilling bulk order requirements with timely and accurate shipments to designated DLA sites, likely coordinated under standardized logistics protocols. The contract’s scope is focused exclusively on the provision of pre-existing, commercially published religious content, rather than the creation or customization of materials, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards for off-the-shelf goods. The DIBBS link serves as the official record for award details and transactional tracking.

Defense Logistics Agency

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

NAICS

459210 - Book Retailers and News Dealers

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Amendment 1 Q&A - RFQ W91CRB-25-R-U2A

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Amendment 1 Solicitation W91CRB-25-R-U2A RFQ

amendment

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Amendment 1 W91CRB-25-R-U2A RFQ Spreadsheet

6 pages · amendment

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Solicitation W91CRB-25-R-U2A: Books and Educational Materials

rfq

High

W91CRB-25-R-U2A RFQ Spreadsheet

6 pages · rfq

High

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 5

Combined Synopsis

Deadline changedMay 22

Response deadline changed from Jun 4, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025.

Response DeadlineJun 12

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Submission Closed

06/12/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Contacts2 people available

OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

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Full Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement will be a 100% Small Business set-aside. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-03 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-0117. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) under NAICS Code: 459210 - Book Retailers and news Dealers. The size standard for the NAICS Code is $36,000,000.00. Quotes must be valid for 90 days. The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, intends to procure books and educational materials in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.106, as a result of the subject solicitation. The anticipated date of award is to be determined. Please review the attached Synopsis/Solicitation and RFQ Spreadsheet for complete solicitation details, including applicable FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses.