This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.105 Synopsis and Posting Requirements requiring the notification of proposed contract actions. This announcement is not a solicitation or request for quotes or proposals and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. This requirement will be a small business set aside, NAICS Code 541890, PSC T001.

The Massachusetts Army National Guard intends to post a solicitation, in the form of a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 for promotional items for the Recruiting & Retention Battalion. The Government anticipates that this solicitation will be available on or about 27 December 2024 from the Contracting Opportunities link within the beta.SAM.gov website on-line at https://sam.gov/.  The solicitation, Scope of Work (SOW), and associated information will be available only from the SAM.gov website.

Purchase Description:

CLIN 0001
Click Tin Lip Moisturizer – Round, ~1 7/8" in diameter x ~5/8" thick tin filled with a peppermint flavor lip moisturizer. Full color imprint, one location spanning top lid of tin.
QTY/UOI: 12,000 Each

CLIN 0002:
Heavy Hooded Sweatshirt – “Heavy”, defined as 7-9 oz., ~50% cotton, ~50% polyester, Double-lined hood; Pouch pocket; matching drawcord; 1x1 ribbed cuffs and stretch waistband; Tear away label; 1-2 color imprint, 3 locations. Black Hoodie. Full FRONT: Text in white. Full BACK: Minuteman. Left Sleeve: Text in white. Sizes: XXL-30, XL-250, L-250, M-200, S-170
QTY/UOI: 900 Each

CLIN 0003:
Brand Name or Equal
Sportsman 12'' Solid Cuffed Beanie – Acrylic/Polyester Blend ~7 1/2" W x ~12" L.; ~2” Round Leather Patch on front with laser engraved artwork. Half Gray (QTY 600) and Half White (QTY 600)
QTY/UOI: 12,000 Each

CLIN 0004:
2-in-1 Highlighter Pen with matching highlighter ink, rubber grips silver accents at the tip, belly and clip.~ 0.6" W x ~6" H. One color imprint, one location. Green-4,000, Orange- 4,000, Pink- 4,000, Yellow- 6,000. Imprint: Horizontal MA Army NG logo in black.
QTY/UOI: 18,000 Each

CLIN 0005:
Brand Name or Equal
WaterBox Waterproof Wireless Speaker - IPX7 waterproof rating is for a maximum of 30 minutes under water at a depth of no more than 1 meter. 5W driver ~3" W x ~6.25" L x ~3" H. Full color imprint, one location, on speaker grille. Include 6-18” charging cord. Black speaker with MA Army NG shield with CTA to the right.
QTY/UOI: 600 Each

CLIN 0006:
OCP Tactical Laptop Backpack – OCP pattern Tactical Laptop Backpack made of ~600 denier polyester, separate side or top loading for laptop up to 17", pocket with head phone exit port, multiple side pockets for accessories. 13.5 – 14.5" W x 17-19" H x 9-11" D. Embroidery, one location. OCP colored backpack WITH Minuteman Linear Logo in black.
QTY/UOI: 800 Each

As a result of the solicitation, the Government intends to issue a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order with a date of delivery no later than 31 March 2025.  This effort will be solicited as a Total Small Business set-aside.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code that applies to this effort is: 541890 – Other Services Related to Advertising - with a Small Business Size Standard of $19M.  In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).