SHADOW & STEEL GAME PIECES
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically W6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKS, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Shadows & Steel Game Pieces. This is for market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of manufacturing, printing, and packaging components for the "Shadows & Steel 2045" game. While a solicitation for 1000 copies is anticipated to be issued on May 22, 2026, this current notice is for informational and planning purposes. Responses to this Sources Sought are due by May 22, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP; the government is not seeking quotes at this time). The U.S. Government anticipates a continuing need for the "Shadows & Steel" game creation. Product specifications detail the requirement for 1000 copies of "Shadows & Steel print" and associated shipping, including:
- Domino Board Set: 1 set of 3 boards and 1 set of 6 boards.
- Tarot Deck: 5 distinct decks with varying card counts (7, 28, 63, 10, 9 cards).
- Medium Stout Box: 1000 copies with full box printing.
- Game Components: 400-600 cards, approximately 100 small tokens, a rulebook, and a game box.
- Card Specifications: Tarot cards (2.75"x4.75") and domino cards (4"x8") on 12pt 320gsm black-core matte card stock.
- Custom images and files will be provided for token and card creation.
Information Requested
Interested firms are requested to provide:
- Firm Details: Name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status (including type/certifications), and NAICS code.
- Competition Interest: Indicate interest as a prime contractor, and identify any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Relevant Experience: Detailed information on previous similar requirements (prime or subcontractor), including size, scope, complexity, timeframe, and pertinent certifications.
- Commercial Availability: Information to determine if the requirement is commercially available, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties.
- Small Business Competition: Recommendations on how to structure contract requirements to facilitate competition among small businesses.
- Competition Restrictions: Identification of any conditions or actions unnecessarily restricting competition.
- Recommendations: Suggestions to improve the approach, specifications, or draft PWS/PRS.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 513120 (Periodical Publishers) with a size standard of 1000 employees.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7820 (Games, Toys, And Wheeled Goods)
- Place of Performance: PA, 17013, United States.
- Anticipated Delivery: On or before June 22, 2026, to DODAAC: W25BDX.
Response Details
Responses to this Sources Sought notice are due by May 22, 2026, at 04:00 PM local time. This notice does not commit the government to a contract. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the Governmentwide Point of Entry for any future solicitations. Contact: John R. Thoman (john.r.thoman4.civ@mail.mil).