Indian Air Force Customized Merchandise Tender for AS Logo Items - ISO 9001 Compliance 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of customized promotional items bearing the AS logo, including T-shirts, spiral diaries, caps, jute bags, and steel coaster sets. The scope covers five item categories with implied bulk branding across unspecified quantities and an estimated contract value not disclosed. Key differentiators include mandatory ISO 9001 certification, material test certificates, and an advance sample approval process. The tender emphasizes conforming to contract specifications, with a flexible quantity option allowance of ±25% and extended delivery timelines at contractor rates. This opportunity targets manufacturers and suppliers specializing in customized apparel, accessories, and gift items for government branding programs. The procurement aims to equip AS-logo merchandise for official use or distribution under IAF branding.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Customized T-shirt with AS logo; Customized spiral diary with AS logo; Customized cap with AS logo; Customized jute bag with AS logo; Customized steel coaster set with AS logo.
• Standards/Certification: ISO 9001 certification required; supplier/OEM must provide Material Test Certificate with supply; advance sample approval prior to bulk manufacture.
• Quality/Testing: All samples tested by Buyer’s lab; approval or modification list provided within 5 days of sample submission; supply must adhere to approved sample with modifications; non-conforming samples may lead to contract termination.
• Delivery & Samples: Advance sample submission within 5 days of award; delivery period adjustments if Buyer delays sample approval; bulk manufacturing only after sample approval.
• Documentation: Mandatory certificates to be uploaded with bid; failure leads to rejection; escalation matrix for service support to be provided by bidder.
• Quantity & Value: 5 items with implied quantity variations up to 25% during contract; no specific delivery dates published.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposits: Not specified in available data.
• Delivery Terms: Delivery period subject to option clause; additional time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extended delivery possible up to original period.
• Payment Terms: Not disclosed in data.
• Eligibility: ISO 9001 certification required; ability to provide Material Test Certificates; advance sample submission within 5 days of contract award; escalation matrix for service support.
• Documents: Bidder must upload required certificates and documents; failure to do so may lead to rejection; supplier must supply samples free of cost for testing.
• Special Clauses: If samples show major deviations, the buyer may require new samples or terminate contract after deviations notice; no LDs specified for sample delay.