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The purpose of this amendement is to address questions submitted by potential vendors. Please see responses below.

1. The samples should not have any designs or artwork. Samples will be used to determine quality and dimensions

2. Vendors must be able to meet the delivery dates for domestic and overseas.

3. This a recurring purchase, however the quantity changes based ont the need of the office.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotes

are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number D-23-CP-0026 is being used as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for detailed requirement information. All quotes shall be on an all or none basis, alternate quotes will not be accepted. All sources shall submit a quotation which will be evaluated. In accordance with FAR Part

13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Government intends to issue a single firm fixed price purchase order to the eligible, responsible Offeror based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This is set aside for Small Businesses only. Any questions must be submitted in writing no later than 7/19/2023 at 10:00am EST.

Samples: A sample ribbon, bracelet, Pen, sticker and Pencil should be mailed to Joanna Mlicka- Anderko at 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152-1080. Samples must be received by the submission deadline. If a quote is submitted without a sample, that

quotation will not be evaluated. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of any quotes or samples. Samples should not include any designsor artwork. Samples will be used only to determine quality and dimension as listed in SOW.

Delivery/Shipping: Vendor must be able to deliver goods to each location by 9/15/2023 (USA based goods) and 10/1/2023 (overseas* based goods). Supplies should be shipped to the individual locations as they become available. Addresses and POC information are provided on the attached “Red Ribbon Order 2023 product list.

Pricing: Quoted prices should include shipping price for each location. Please see product list for location and quantity. Please see statement of work for dimension,color and style for each product.

The deadline for submission is July 26, 2023 at 10:00am EST. All submissions (questions and/or quotes) shall be submitted electronically to Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov with the RFQ number included in the subject line. No late submissions (questions and/or

quotes) will be accepted.

SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY