3-DAY ASSAULT STYLE BACKPACKS

The Government Publishing Office is seeking a vendor to produce 2,500 “3‑Day Assault Style” backpacks (also known as “Toughrider”) that meet detailed military‑grade specifications, plus one pre‑production embroidered sample for testing. The work includes material sourcing, embroidery of the Tennessee Army National Guard shield in three colors, assembly, quality‑assurance inspections, and delivery to two Tennessee sites (Nashville for the sample and Smyrna for the full quantity). The contract is a small‑purchase RFQ with a hard quote deadline of 22 June 2026 and final delivery required by 24 August 2026. • 2,500 backpacks each built from 600‑denier polyester with water‑repellent coating, metal hardware, MOLLE rows, and embroidered logo. • One printed pre‑production sample must be shipped to the Tennessee National Guard for approval before full production. • Delivery to Tennessee (lift‑gate truck, pallets, tracking notifications) and compliance with Buy‑American certification, W‑9 submission, and GPO quality‑assurance levels.