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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jun 30, 2022 09:34 am PDT
  • Original Response Date: Jul 08, 2022 12:00 pm PDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date:
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 8455 - BADGES AND INSIGNIA
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541890 - Other Services Related to Advertising
  • Place of Performance:
    Camp Murray , WA 98430
    USA

Description

1. This is a Sources Sought Notice only and not a formal Request for Quote (RFQ). The USPFO for Washington intends to issue an RFQ and is conducting preliminary Market Research to determine an available pool of Small Business vendors who can provide the Recruiting Promotional Items (RPI) described below. The vendor will be required to coordinate with our Recruiting office for logo placement.

CLIN 0001 – Tactical Backpack: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 20”Hx12.5”Wx13”D
  • Color:  OCP
  • Waterproof Fabric (water should shed from material)
  • Heavy duty stitching on straps (double stitched, cross stitched, etc.)
  • Heavy duty zippers
  • Must include a compartment for a 2.0 liter H2O reservoir
  • Embroidered Logo (approx. 2.75”x3.5”) – black, white, & gold stitching

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 600 denier polyester material – or better (include description of material)
  • Expandable approximately 5-10 inches
  • Tactical Gear Ready (pockets, straps, etc. – include description)

Justification:

  • Toughrider was a product we purchased from Lomar Specialty, I can confirm the item's quality, and the company offers a lifetime warranty on their products.

CLIN 0002 – Short Sleeve T-shirt: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Color:  Black, Navy, Red and White
  • Screen or dye sub print front left chest (approx. 2.75”Wx3.5”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)
  • Screen or dye sub print right sleeve (approx. 3.5”Wx2”H) – black or white
  • Screen or dye sub print back (approx. 12”Wx6”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Dryblend moisture wick
  • 50/50 cotton and polyester

CLIN 0003 – Long Sleeve T-shirt: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Color:  Black, Navy, Red and White
  • Screen or dye sub print front left chest (approx. 2.75”Wx3.5”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)
  • Screen or dye sub print right sleeve (approx. 3.5”Wx2”H) – black or white
  • Screen or dye sub print back (approx. 12”Wx6”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Dryblend moisture wick
  • 50/50 cotton and polyester

CLIN 0004 – Flexit Snapback Trucker Hat: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Color:  Heather Grey/Black and Charcoal/Black
  • Low-pro shape
  • Curved bill
  • Adjustable
  • 6 Panels

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 80% Acrylic/20% Wool Blend-100%
  • Nylon Mesh backing
  • Adjustable Snapback with Flexfit Tech
  • Cotton sweatband
  • 1 Leather patch, debossed

CLIN 0005 – Sports Bottle: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 9 ¼”H x 3 ¼”D
  • Color:  Transparent Smoke
  • Tethered Lid
  • Silkscreen print logo (approx. 5”Hx4”W) - white

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 32 oz.
  • BPA free
  • FDA compliant

CLIN 0006 – Drawstring Bags: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 13 1/2”W x 16 ¼”H
  • Color:  Black
  • Silkscreen print logo (approx. 11 1/2”Hx12 3/4”W) – white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 80-100 GSM non-woven polypropylene
  • Corded shoulder strap
  • Draw string closure

CLIN 0007 – #2 Pencil: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Color:  Black
  • Screen print logo (approx. 13/16”Hx4 ½”W) – white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Black Brass ferrule
  • Black Eraser

CLIN 0008 – Stylus Pen: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 5 3/8”longx7/16”D
  • Color:  Silver barrel and Black rubber grip with matching stylus tip
  • Screen print logo (approx. 5/8”Hx1 ½”W) – black

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Black medium point
  • High-quality Glide-Write ink
  • Twist action pen
  • Responsive capacitive stylus

CLIN 0009 – Lanyards: Salient Characteristics: 

  • 1” wide
  • Double sided print
  • Color:  custom print, black or OCP
  • Dye sublimation print logo – custom artwork/graphic design or black, white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Satin-like polyester material
  • Detachable buckle
  • Split ring
  • Black break away

CLIN 0010 – Face Mask: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Reusable face mask
  • Color: black
  • One size fits all
  • Screen print logo (approx. 2”Lx2”W) – white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 3 layers – 70% cotton, 30% polyester and 100% cotton inner layer
  • Integrated metal nose frame
  • Anti-haze

CLIN 0011 – Hackey Sack: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Color: two tone white/black
  • Screen print logo on white section (approx. 1”D) – black and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 2”D or bigger

CLIN 0012 – Round Bubble Push Toy: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 4.96”Wx0.59”
  • Color: black
  • Sensory fidget
  • Screen print logo (approx. 1.57”Lx0.47”W) – white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Eco-friendly
  • Silicone

CLIN 0013 – Rally Towel: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 15”Wx18”H
  • Color: black, navy, red and white
  • Light weigh
  • Super soft
  • Silk screen print logo (approx. 11”Wx12”H) – black, white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 100% cotton terry velour

CLIN 0014 – Hooded Sweatshirt: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Pocket pouch
  • Color:  Military green, black and dark heater
  • Screen or dye sub print front left chest (approx. 2.75”Wx3.5”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)
  • Screen or dye sub print right sleeve (approx. 3.5”Wx2”H) – black or white
  • Screen or dye sub print back (approx. 12”Wx6”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 50/50 cotton and polyester
  • Double lined hood with matching drawstring
  • Double needle stitching on cuffs and waist band
  • 1x1 rib with spandex

CLIN 0015 – Air Freshener/Deodorizer: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 4”Lx4”Wx0.1”thick
  • Color:  Full color
  • Elastic String
  • Custom shape in any size – custom artwork/graphic design or black, white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Die cut
  • Individually bagged
  • Lavender scent
  • 4” die cut

CLIN 0016 – Mouse Pad: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 9 ½”Wx8”Hx1/8”D
  • Color:  Full color
  • Soft
  • Dye sublimation print (approx. 9 ½”Wx8”H) – custom artwork/graphic design or black, white, & gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Edge to edge full color

CLIN 0017 – Ice Scraper: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 10”Wx4”Hx15/16”D
  • Color:  Black
  • Sturdy plastic
  • Dye sublimation print Logo (approx. 4”Wx1”H) – white

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Heavy duty scraping blade
  • Special grip handle

CLIN 0018 – Power Bank: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 5 1/4”Hx2 3/8”Wx3/4”D
  • Color:  Black/Gray
  • Wireless charger
  • Screen print Logo (approx. 5/8”Hx3”W) – white

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 10,000 mAh
  • Type C Cable
  • Micro-USB Cable

CLIN 0019 – Hand Sanitizer: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 1.25”Lx0.875”Wx2.375”H
  • Color:  Black
  • Case with clip
  • Screen heat transfer Logo (approx. .75”Hx0.38”W) – white

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Antibacterial gel (62% ethyl alcohol)
  • FDA approved
  • .05 oz hand sanitizer
  • Soft neoprene case

CLIN 0020 – LED Key Chain: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 2.125”Hx0,625”HD
  • Color:  Silver
  • Metal carabineer clip key chain
  • Laser engraved Logo (approx. .75”Hx0.38”W) – white

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Three LED light
  • Rubber tip push on/off button

CLIN 0021 – Basketball Stress Ball: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 2.5”D
  • Color:  Orange
  • Pad printed Logo (approx. 1.25”Wx1”H) – black, white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 2.5”D or bigger

CLIN 0022 – Football Stress Ball: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 3”Lx2”D
  • Color:  Brown
  • Polyurethane
  • Pad printed Logo (approx. 1.75”Wx1”H) – black, white and gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 3”D or bigger

CLIN 0023 – Campfire Mug: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 4 ½”H
  • Color:  Black
  • Holds 16 oz.
  • 18/8 stainless steel
  • Easy grip handle
  • Clear secure press on lid
  • Laser engraved Logo (approx. 3”Wx2 1/2”H)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Powder coated
  • Double wall vacuum insulated
  • Copper lining

CLIN 0024 – Tumbler: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 6 5/8”Hx3 ½”D
  • Color:  Matte white
  • Holds 20 oz.
  • Stainless steel
  • Sweat resistant
  • BPA free
  • Spill resistant slide lid with gasket
  • Laser engraved Logo (approx. 3 1/2”x1 1/4”)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Powder coated
  • Double wall vacuum insulated
  • Copper lining

CLIN 0025 – Car Charger: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 2 3/4”Lx1”W
  • Color:  Black with grey aluminum
  • USB port
  • 1A of output
  • Pad printed Logo (approx. .85”Lx0.6”W) – white

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 2 USB port minimum
  • DC 12V-24V of input
  • DC 5V-1,000mA

CLIN 0026 – Knit Cap: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 9”L
  • Color:  Charcoal grey
  • Rounded
  • Stretchable
  • Embroidered Logo or patch sewed on (approx. 2.75”x3.5”) – black, white, & gold stitching

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Fleeced lined

CLIN 0027 – Carabiner: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 3”H
  • Color:  Black
  • 8mm
  • Laser engraved Logo or embroider logo on strap (approx. 1.3/4”Wx3/16”H) – black, white, & gold stitching

Preferred Characteristics:

  • 2”L strap
  • 1” wide woven strap
  • Split ring attachment

CLIN 0028 – Lip Balm: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 1.5”Wx1.25”H
  • Color:  Black and white
  • Rubber
  • Contains 14g of lip balm
  • Pad printed logo on black (approx. 0.875”) – white & gold (PMS123)
  • Pad printed logo on white (approx. 0.875”) – black & gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Natural beeswax
  • Flavor: yellow/mixed fruit flavor

CLIN 0029 – Glasses: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 5.75”Lx5.875”Wx1.875”H
  • Color:  Black, blue, lime green, orange, red and white
  • Durable drop-tested lens
  • Pad printed logo (approx. 2”Wx0.25”H) – black or white depending on color of frame

Preferred Characteristics:

  • UV400 lens
  • Polycarbonate frames

CLIN 0030 – Survival Bracelet: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Approximately 9”Lx7/8”W
  • Color:  OCP and Black
  • Black buckle for closure and easy release
  • Etched or laser engraved logo (approx. ½”Lx1/4”H) – black or white

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Handmade of military paracord

CLIN 0031 – Jersey Tank: Salient Characteristics: 

  • Color:  Aqua blue, Charcoal black, and gray
  • Side seamed
  • 3.8oz
  • Screen or dye sub print front left chest (approx. 2.75”Wx3.5”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)
  • Screen or dye sub print back (approx. 12”Wx6”H) – black, white, & gold (PMS123)

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Triblend (50 polyester/25 cotton/25 rayon)

2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code used for industry classification is 541890 – Other Services Related to Advertising.  All interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov. Information submitted by interested parties that is received in response to this Sources Sought notice will be analyzed to determine method of solicitation and type contract.

3. Parties interested in providing these services should respond with a capabilities statement identifying your ability to meet this requirement and include Unique Entity ID (UEI), DUNS and Cage Code, business size/status. All responses should be submitted via email to Nick Parker at Nicholas.a.parker24.mil@army.mil no later than 12:00pm (Pacific Time) on 08 July 2022.

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • KO FOR WAARNG DO NOT DELETE BLDG 32 QUARTERMASTER RD CP MURRAY
  • TACOMA , WA 98430-5170
  • USA

Primary Point of Contact

Secondary Point of Contact





History

  • Jul 23, 2022 08:55 pm PDTSources Sought (Original)