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Buy #: 1138407

Question Deadline: 05/22/2023 11:00 ET

Question Count: 22

Buy #: 1138407

Question Deadline: 05/22/2023 11:00 ET

Question Count: 22

Question Submitted:

Yes, we will be bidding on these…finalizing things now. Quick question, can the shirts be sewn in Mexico to save you a couple bucks a shirt? • Fabric Knit, Dyed, and Cut in USA • Sewn in Mexico

Response Received:

The shirts should be screen printed with our logo, not sewn. The actual tshirts should be Bayside brand 100% cotton.

Question Submitted:

The original OGIO/ Excelsior brand that is provided for the backpacks for this project is made in China. If we logo it in USA, will this pass since the brand the government wants is made in China?

Response Received:

The Ogio Excelsior backpacks we are looking for are made in Indonesia, not China.

Question Submitted:

If the shirt is made in Guatemala but the logo is done in USA, will this be sufficient for us to provide for this project?

Response Received:

No, Guatemala is not listed as a qualifying country. See DFARS 252.225-7012

Question Submitted:

Is there any requirements on the Driver? pertaining to on base excess or anything we need to know.

Response Received:

Currently Fort Indiantown Gap is still an open base, so there are no additional requirements for the driver.

Question Submitted:

Once contract is awarded how and when will payment be disbursed to seller?

Response Received:

Once product has been delivered, vendor will invoice for payment through WAWF. Please reference DFARS Clause 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS.

Question Submitted:

Dear Contracting Officer, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI or trade name UNICOR) is a government corporation, established by Congress in 1934, which is under the management of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Since its inception in 1934, FPI has operated in the federal marketplace pursuant to the mandatory source provision in its enabling statute, 18 U.S.C. § 4124. True Uniform has been contracted to represent UNICOR’s Industrial Products Group with its sales and customer service responsibilities. In fulfilling this obligation we have determined that the items advertised as part of your current Solicitation fall within UNICOR’s schedule of mandatory supplies. The term mandatory is defined by our enabling statute as follows: “Federal customers are required to give procurement priority to FPI, when UNICOR is able to provide the desired product, within the required time frame, and at a competitive price.” In light of the above and in support of your efforts UNICOR respectfully requests an opportunity to earn your business. Please forward a copy of your RFQ direct to my attention so that a proposal may be drafted and submitted in accordance with Title 18. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Aaron Tucke

Response Received:

Based on a Memorandum from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, dated 25 April 2023, FSC Code 8465 is listed as a Classification which FPI has a greater than 5% Significant Market Share on. Below is the paragraph from the memorandum verbatim as to why competition is required. You may submit a proposal for this solicitation; however, this procurement is not required to go directly to UNICOR/FPI. Thank you. The list of product categories for which FPI’s share of the DoD market is greater than five percent is based on FY 2022 data from the Federal Procurement Data System and is attached, this year’s list is not the same as last year’s. The product categories and the products within each of the identified product categories must be procured using competitive (or fair opportunity) procedures in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 208.602-70.

Question Submitted:

IN relation to a question asked earlier, can the solicitation be split up so that a bidder can bid only on the backpacks?

Response Received:

We will not be splitting up this requirement.

Question Submitted:

What is the lead time acceptable ARO (After receipt of order) for these items?

Response Received:

Delivery less than 60 days preferred, however the government will consider offers with an ultimate delivery of up to 90 days.

Question Submitted:

Can the Backpacks required in the Solicitation be manufactured in China or they have to be US made? Since they are Commercial products, they should meet the definition of COTS in the Buy American Act. But wanted to verify before we submit an offer.

Response Received:

No. Products made in China will not be accepted.

Question Submitted:

the bid states Bayside 5100 100% cotton t-shirt, but the colors are for a 5300 100% polyester t-shirt. Which style do you want quoted?

Response Received:

The Bayside 5100 100% Cotton

Question Submitted:

Can the t-shirt sizes be mixed in the 40-unit boxes?

Response Received:

The packaging for the tshirts should be as follows: (40 shirts per box)  Small: 5 (one of each color)  Medium: 15 (three of each color)  Large: 15 (three of each color)  Extra Large: 5 (one of each color)

Question Submitted:

What is the stitch count for the embroidered logo?

Response Received:

The stitch count for the backpack logo is approximately 15,000.

Question Submitted:

Can we supply from any manufacturing origin?

Response Received:

Please review 252.225-7012 as well as 225-7002-1 which are applicable to this acquisition.

Question Submitted:

Is there a specific country the product have to be made in/ manufactured in?

Response Received:

Yes. Please review 252.225-7012 as well as 225-7002-1 which are applicable to this acquisition.

Question Submitted:

Are all products being shipped to one location in Annville, PA?

Response Received:

All products will be shipped to one location at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville PA

Question Submitted:

For the backpacks, what are the measurements for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard logo and call to action (nationalguard.com/PA) embroidered and centered on front pocket.

Response Received:

The Army National Guard logo is 2.5”h x 2.25”w and the website is ¼”h

Question Submitted:

Buy Item No 1 1. What are the size dimensions of the Army logo on the backpack? 2. Is the Army logo 100% embroidered? Or is the black background part of the backpack? 3. What is the size of the website text on the backpack? 4. Will an electronic copy of the logo be provided to the successful bidder? Will PMS colors be provided? Buy Item NO 2 1. The t-shirt Brand on the bid is Bayside 100% cotton. The t-shirt colors requested on the bid are for a 100% polyester performance t-shirt. Which one do you want? 2. The bid states the black t-shirt will have a white flag. Will the sleeve text also be white? 3. Packaging requirements request 40 t-shirts per box. Do all 40 t-shirts have to be the same size or can sizes be mixed? 4. Will electronic copies of the logo be provided to the successful bidder? Will PMS colors be provided?

Response Received:

The Army National Guard logo is 2.5”h x 2.25”w on the backpack and 100% embroidered with approximately 15,000 stitch count. 3. The website stitching on the backpack is ¼”h. 4. All required logos will be provided to the vendor. NO 2 1. Bayside 100% cotton for the tshirts, and we ordered the same colors last year for cotton. 2. The sleeve text for the website will also be white. 3. The packaging for the tshirts should be as follows with 40 shirts per box: The packaging for the tshirts should be as follows: (40 shirts per box) Small: 5 (one of each color), Medium: 15 (three of each color), Large: 15 (three of each color), Extra Large: 5 (one of each color). 4. All logos will be provided to the successful bidder.

Question Submitted:

Printing calls for Left Brest pocket. Are these pocket t-shirts or is printing only on left chest?

Response Received:

The printing is on the left chest. The tshirts will not have a pocket.

Question Submitted:

Does the Backpack do they have to OGIO or can we provide a similar brand? Please advise

Response Received:

A similar brand with the required dimensions and capacity will be fine.

Question Submitted:

Is it possible to receive a sample of each of the items, that can be returned back at a later date. Feeling and touching the actual item, will help in ascertaining the actual quality of the item.

Response Received:

We will not provide any samples as this could be seen as unfair to other vendors, and we cannot feasibly send samples to all of the bidders.

Question Submitted:

Can we provide a similar brand for the shirts or they have to be bayside?

Response Received:

Yes, we will accept Brand Name or equal. Please see FAR Clause 52.211-6 within the Solicitation. Thank you.

Question Submitted:

Does the delivery location have a loading dock? If not, does it have a fork lift or pallet jack?

Response Received:

This location will have access to a forklift only. Thank you.

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