Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office, on behalf of the District of Columbia Army National Guard and the Department of the Army, seeks a vendor to supply 200 tactical‑style military backpacks meeting detailed specifications and custom embroidery requirements. The contractor must provide a production plan, meet Buy‑American labeling, adhere to quality‑level 3 standards, and deliver the finished goods to Washington, DC by early November. The solicitation includes a mandatory proof‑and‑sample approval process, extended one‑year warranty, and strict packaging and labeling guidelines.
• Product: 35 L khaki tactical backpack with multiple pockets, waterproof 900 D fabric, padded laptop sleeve, and custom DC ARNG logo embroidery (black, white, Pantone 123 yellow) plus optional U.S. flag embroidery.
• Quantity: 200 units, delivery by 11 / 02 / 2026 to DC ARNG, 189 Poremba Ct. SW, Washington DC 20373.
• Requirements: Submit electronic press‑quality PDF proof, obtain “OK‑to‑print” within 2 workdays, provide one pre‑production sample for approval, meet packaging (≥ 200 lb bursting strength cartons) and traceable shipping, and indicate product origin (Domestic/Foreign).
• Warranty & Compliance: One‑year warranty, GPO Publication 310.2 contract terms, Buy‑American compliance, and quality inspections (General Inspection Level 1, Special Inspection Level S‑2).