Custom Promotional Backpacks for Arkansas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention
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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 Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG) Recruiting & Retention Battalion is soliciting proposals for 1,100 custom-branded black laptop backpacks. This requirement is for promotional purposes and will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 1,100 custom-branded black laptop backpacks. Key specifications include:
- Color: Black
- Material: 600 Denier polyester or stronger
- Approximate Size: 13.25" x 7.25" x 18.5"
- Features: Main zippered compartment, padded laptop sleeve (up to 15"), front zippered pocket, side mesh pocket, adjustable padded straps, carry handle, and reinforced stitching.
- Customization: Screen print or heat transfer of the Arkansas Army National Guard Shield Logo with "Nationalguard.com/AR" on the front pocket in Army Gold and White.
- Delivery: SSG Miranda Bond R&R, Bldg. 318 Missouri Ave, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72199-1000.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) with a 550-employee size standard.
- PSC Code: 8465 (Individual Equipment).
- Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026, no later than 5:00 pm CT.
- Published Date: January 9, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: E-mail is preferred to ralph.d.grinnell.civ@army.mil.
- Required Items: Quotations must include descriptive literature of proposed items and state acceptance of terms and conditions or list exceptions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government may award without discussions.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A sample will be required from the selected vendor prior to final award and production. Offerors must hold prices firm for 30 calendar days.