Various Promotional Items for Recruiting & Retention
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) is soliciting quotes for various branded promotional items to support its recruiting and retention marketing programs. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a single, firm-fixed-price contract. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for MAARNG logo-branded personal presentation items (PPIs). The updated scope, as per Amendment 0001, includes seven (7) specific items with detailed specifications and quantities:
- 1,200 OCP Tactical Laptop Backpacks (14" W x 17.5" H x 9.5" D) with 4" x 4" full-color embroidery.
- 20,000 Polyester Cooling Towels (34.5" x 12", Grey) with 10" x 5" full-color imprint.
- 40,000 Lanyards (900mm x 16mm, Flat) with full-sublimation of Operational Camouflage Pattern and repeated linear logos.
- 6,000 Athletic T-Shirts (Unisex) (Tan 499/Coyote Brown, 5.8 oz polyester) with full-color direct-to-garment imprints on left chest and full back.
- 1,000 Grip Strength Measurement Meters (adult/teenage size, max 200mm x 130mm x 40mm) with a 3.5" black linear logo imprint.
- 300 Satin Graduation Stoles (Black with .5" gold trim, 5" wide) with 3" x 3" full-color embroidery on each end.
- 1,500 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stations (for smartphone, Apple Watch, AirPods/Pro) with a 2" x 3.5" full-color imprint.
MAARNG will provide artwork files within 7 days of contract award. The vendor must provide digital proofs within 7 days of artwork submission, and production samples within 30 days of digital proof approval. Delivery to Camp Curtis Guild, Reading MA, with liftgate service, is required within 45 days of production sample approval.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single, Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 339940 (Office Supplies).
- Place of Performance: Camp Curtis Guild, Reading MA.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted via email to Marc Kerrigan (marc.j.kerrigan.civ@army.mil) and Isao Hattori (isao.hattori.civ@army.mil). Submissions must include:
- A completed SF 1449 with pricing for all seven (7) CLINs.
- A Technical Submission (Product Specification Sheets, Technical Acceptability Narrative, and Approval Conditions Acknowledgement).
- Administrative Information (Company name, address, UEI, and Small Business status confirmation).
- Acknowledgement of amendments, including a signed SF30 for Amendment 0001.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest total price for all CLINs, whose quote conforms to all solicitation requirements and is technically acceptable. The Government intends to evaluate the lowest-priced quote for technical acceptability and, if acceptable, award without evaluating other quotes.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: Five (5) business days prior to the closing date.
- Quote Deadline: April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.