7510--RMR VAMC | New BPA | MIRECC Lab Promotional Items for Suicide Prevention Awareness

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research purposes, seeking potential sources for promotional items for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) for the Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The items are intended for suicide prevention awareness.

The requirement includes a list of specific promotional items, such as pens, tote bags, magnets, notepads, cutlery sets, phone wallets, first aid kits, flashlights, notebooks, and more. Each item has specific imprints (e.g., FINVET, SRM, USPV, VCL, ASCEND, FtF) and some have specific color requirements. A detailed list of items and their destinations (Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center or Hines, IL) is provided. A separate "Salient Characteristics Attachment 1" is referenced for detailed requirements.

This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposal. No award will be made on offers submitted in response to this notice, and the government is not committed to providing a solicitation or award following this notice. The government will not pay for any information received.

Interested contractors shall submit:

• An overview of proposed solution(s)
• Description of products offered
• Capabilities/Qualifications Statement
• Responses to a market research table questionnaire (if not provided, it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met).

Responses are due by May 29, 2026, 15:00 Mountain Time, Denver, USA. Submit responses via email to Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov. Responses should not exceed 8 pages, including a cover letter.

NAICS Code: 323113 – Commercial Screen Printing. Small Business size standard is 500 employees. Bidders are asked to identify and explain any alternative NAICS codes they believe better represent the predominant work.

This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation. All information received will be handled as proprietary if marked. Responders are responsible for all associated costs. The document references "Salient Characteristics RFQ 36C25926Q0487 Attachment 1" which contains required salient characteristics.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific salient characteristics and imprint requirements for various promotional items intended for Suicide Prevention Awareness. It serves as a detailed specification for potential vendors to understand the exact products, their dimensions, colors, materials, and customization options.

• Item Name: A list of 29 distinct promotional items, including pens, tote bags, magnets, notepads, cutlery sets, first aid kits, and more.
• Description: Detailed descriptions of each item, including functionality and material.
• Product Size: Specific dimensions for each item.
• Imprint Information: Details on the type of printing (e.g., Silk Screen, Pad Printing, Full Color Transfer), imprint area dimensions, and color specifications (e.g., white ink, KO text treatment).
• Color: Specified colors for the items and imprint.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the exact specifications for each promotional item. Vendors must ensure their offerings meet these detailed requirements, including size, material, color, and precise imprint specifications, to be considered compliant. The document provides a clear checklist of what is expected for each item to be procured.