8415--VA Staff Uniform Clothing with Embroidered Logo Salt Lake City, UT

Amendment 002 to Solicitation #36C25926Q0756 (VA Employee Uniforms) This amendment s purpose is to list and answer the additional questions submitted by the questions deadline as specified in the solicitation. Questions and Answers: For CLIN 0007, the line-item spreadsheet specifies sizes S 4XL, while the Salient Characteristics specify S 3XL. Please confirm the required size range. The sizes should be S-4XL For CLIN 0015, the line-item schedule includes twelve tactical pants in waist size 50, while the Salient Characteristics indicate availability through size 48. Please confirm whether size 50 is required. Salient Characteristics updated to Available in 30 50 For CLINs 0011 0014, is the chest pocket a mandatory salient characteristic, or would an otherwise compliant snag-resistant dry-mesh/mini-pique polo with breathable side panels and no chest pocket be considered acceptable? Chest pockets are not mandatory For CLINs 0017 0019, will equivalent industrial cargo pants be accepted if the specified construction is not commercially available through waist size 60? For CLIN 0017, would a comparable medium or light green shade be acceptable if Moss Green is unavailable in a compliant garment? Yes, comparable medium or light green shade will be acceptable if Moss Green is unavailable Embroidery Method: The solicitation specifies that the applicable garments are to include an embroidered logo. Given the size and stitch density of the specified logo, we have concerns that direct machine embroidery on certain of the lighter-weight garments could result in excessive needle perforation and potentially compromise the integrity of the fabric. Would a heat-applied embroidered patch, securely applied to the garment, be considered an acceptable method of satisfying the embroidery requirement? If so, are there any specific requirements regarding the patch construction, attachment method, or appearance that must be met? A heat-applied embroidered patch can be used. The construction of the patch and attachment method isn t a certain requirement, but it must be the approved VA Logo. Please clarify the embroidery requirements, including finished logo dimensions, placement, thread colors, approximate stitch count, whether production-ready embroidery files will be provided, and the meaning of Both and E.V.S. script (two) in the line-item schedule. Both in the spreadsheet means that both the VA logo and the E.V.S. script need to be included on the item. Salient characteristics updated to say both as well for consistency. The dimensions for both the VA logo and the EVS script were previously provided in the line items spreadsheet and the salient characteristics. From page 14: Thread colors should be matches as closely as possible to the VA logo image provided on page 14 of the document: https://vaww.va.gov/6102/graphicstandards/VA_508_GraphicStandardsGuide_013113.pdf **The offeror will need to provide a mock up/draft of their proposed logo and/or EVS script to be reviewed and approved by the station team prior to proceeding with embroidery. Stitch count is double stitch. The only file available is on page 14 of the document: https://vaww.va.gov/6102/graphicstandards/VA_508_GraphicStandardsGuide_013113.pdf The font for the VA logo should be matched to the image provided as closely as possible. The standard font listed for U.S. logos is traditional, custom-engraved Roman serif lettering. I was reaching out to see if you can provide us with a vector file (or other high quality) file of the logo for the apparel needed. We need to confirm the stitch count for the embroidery to quote accurately. The stitch count is double stitching. A vector file is not available although a detailed logo image is available on page 14 of the document: https://vaww.va.gov/6102/graphicstandards/VA_508_GraphicStandardsGuide_013113.pdf Can you please verify the font to be used for the logo as well as the E.V.S. The font for the E.V.S. script should be Aptos (Body) or a font very closely resembling this font. The sizing of this script has been provided as well as placement and color **The offeror will need to provide a mock up/draft of their proposed logo and/or EVS script to be reviewed and approved by the station team prior to proceeding with embroidery.