Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Uniforms
Overview
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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 Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is seeking proposals for multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for uniforms, including related services like on-site sizing, alterations, and embroidery. This opportunity, RFQ # AOCSSB26Q0038, aims to establish agreements with two vendors to provide uniforms for approximately 1700 AOC employees across various jurisdictions. Quotations are due by June 11, 2026, at 12:00 noon ET.
Scope of Work
The scope encompasses providing functional, durable, and consistent uniform clothing, patches, insignia, and outerwear. Key services include maintaining a uniform distribution system, offering on-site sizing and alterations, embroidery, order tracking, and customer service. A significant requirement is an on-site fitting room staffed two days per week. Uniform items must meet specific material, design, and marking requirements detailed in Attachment J.16, with brand name and style numbers specified in the pricing sheet.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with Firm Fixed Price orders and one Labor Hour order for fitting room services.
- Period of Performance: A 1-year base period (August 3, 2026 – August 2, 2027) and four 1-year option periods, totaling five years. A possible 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 is also included.
- NAICS Code: 315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.
- Product Service Code: 8440 – Hosiery, Handwear, And Clothing Accessories, Men's.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Quotation Due Date: June 11, 2026, 12:00 noon ET.
- Published Date: May 20, 2026.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on a best value tradeoff process, considering the following factors in descending order of importance: Technical Approach, Key Personnel, Corporate Experience, Past Performance, and Price. The Government intends to award two BPAs to vendors whose quotes represent the overall best value, provided they meet all technical requirements.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Amendment 01, issued on May 20, 2026, provides answers to vendor questions (Attachment J.17), clarifying aspects such as award basis, substitutions, pricing adjustments, and order fulfillment. Quoters must be actively registered in SAM.gov. Delivery orders will be divided between the two vendors, with jurisdiction groups rotating annually.