RRC Polo

Modification #3: Questions and Answers W912NR23R0036 1. For the polo shirts, do they need to follow exact specifications or would you be open to similar alternatives (i.e. different weight of shirts, UPF 30+ or no UPF at all)? Yes, polo shirts need to follow required specifications as indicated in the Needs Statement. 2. Will the different shirt colors requested need to be all heathered too? No. 3. For brands that have the requested style of polo shirts in both sex, are you open to female shirts having button(s) or do you strictly need them to be v-neck? V Neck Collar required. 4. If I do find samples that fit your needs, what would be next steps? Do we start with an email with the shirt information or do we send you a physical sample of the blank shirts? Please see Needs Statements for Sample instructions. Bids can be emailed to SSG LaBorde @ cory.d.laborde.mil@army.mil 5. And from what I understand, you want to see a polo by the date that the bid closes 8-04 - as well. Do you need one for the men's style and one for the women's style? Please see needs statement for sample dates. Yes there is a need for womens and men style samples. 6.The logo will exclude the wording on the bottom correct? (Excluding LANG-RECRUITING.COM) No, this will include the URL, as supplied. 7. - Will the logo be embroidered on a patch, or would you want the full logo to be embroidered? If we utilized a black patch and embroidered the white & yellow, that should bring down the cost; the stitch count would be 5,000 rather than 20,000 for it all to be filled. Logo embroidered on a patch is NOT acceptable. 8- The shirts will have the Adidas logo visible, will that be a problem? (located at bottom for females & on sleeve for male) Logo showing is not an issue. 9 In the Needs Statement, one of the colors requested was "Heather Royal" which I could not find. Were you referring to Collegiate Navy by chance? One color is sufficient, however, we need a sample of both male and female - Heather Royal. 10 If you approve of these polos, will one color polo shirt be sufficient or do you need a sample of every color? Heather Royal color. 11. If everything looks good, could I send you a quote using a link v.s. using your quote sheet? We'll be able to fill in the quote sheet provided, but our quote link will be detailed and itemized for you to review. Please email your quote to SSG LaBorde @ cory.d.laborde.mil@army.mil 12. Is a sample required for each color garment or only for each type of garment being supplied?" No, a sample of each is not required. A sample of the black and purple will suffice, size Large. They do need to supply a link with the specific items that will not be provided. 13. There is mention in the solicitation of "3 impression areas" on the T-Shirts. Please identify each location on the shirt to receive an impression. Please see Vector samples added. Modification #2: vector logo attachment Modifying to add Proposal sample may be provided NLT 4 August 2023 COB, pre-production sample provided NLT 21 August 23 COB. Delivery date of products: 4 Oct 2023. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 effective 6/02/2023. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. The solicitation W912NR23R0036 is issued as a Request for Quote. This procurement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 315990 - Apparel. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded to the best value trade off. Trade off is technical and past performance, these are more important factors than price. See 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 with the addendums for each for guidance. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications (quotes will be checked for technical acceptableness based on requirements) and have a satisfactory past performance with Government contracts. The contractor shall return the completed provision (52.204-24) and return with proposal. The Louisiana Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention has a requirement for POLO'S. Timeline: 20 July 2023- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted 25 July 2023- Deadline for Questions 4 August 2023- 1500cst Combined Synopsis/Solicitation closes Location Delivery Location: Warehouse, 494 I Street, Pineville, LA 71360, Attn: SFC Jade Mays / SSG Charles Nichols Please See NEEDS STATEMENT FOR DESCRIPTION AND QUANTITY. The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition: 52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010 52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012 52.212-1-Instruction to offerors- Commercial products and Commercial Services. Addendum to 52.212-1: Complete attached quote sheet and provide the following, 4. Proposal Sample. Contractor shall submit an unprinted sample when submitting the proposal to the contracting office as noted in the solicitation. The proposal sample must be an exact match of what will be furnished for the Prior to Production sample and the finished product The proposal sample must be delivered by the close date annotated on sam.gov. The contractor will be required to include a prepaid airbill along with the pre-award sample. If the sample is rejected, it will be returned to the contractor using the prepaid airbill. If the sample is approved, it will not be returned and will be used for a match of the Prior to Production sample and final product. The proposal sample shall be mailed to ATTN: SSG LaBorde, Cory, USPFO 420 F Street Pineville La. 71360. 52.212-2 -Evaluation _Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Addendum to 52.212-2: Technical acceptablity shall be approval of proposal sample and adherence to every techical requirment in the Needs Statement. Technical and Past Peformance is more imporant than price when combined. 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984 52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications DEC 2012 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.233-1 Disputes JUL 3673rd MAINT PRE-MOB ANNUAL TRAINING BOXED MEALS Nov 15, 2022 01:47:17 PM GMT 2 2002 52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006 52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during period of performance. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions.