Description:

 Responsible Sources Sought for USAFA Cadet Scarf

This notice is not a solicitation. This announcement serves as sources sought notice for the upcoming competitive acquisition for United States Air Force Academy Falcon Scarf designed for wear with the Cadet Flight suit IAW USAFA PD 178-3, dated 21 Nov 2003.   The scarves have to be manufactured in accordance with DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program.  The estimated delivery date is 30 April each year.  We are looking for this acquisition to be a base contract with four option years dependent on the outcome of the market research due to the economical conditions we are presently facing.  Interested firms must reference their 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned status that must be signed by a company official with authority to bind the company.  All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, lack of registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award.  This Sources Sought Notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.  All businesses capable of providing these services are invited to respond.  Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary.  The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis.    

The 10 LGCB is seeking potential sources who can manufacture this requirement.  The applicable NAICS Code is 315211 and the applicable size standard for this proposed acquisition is 500 people.   The proposed contract will be a commercial Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period and four one-year option periods.

The following product specifications are applicable and can be provided via written e-mail request to kim.cooper@usafa.af.mil, kristen.hayden@usafa.af.mil, or diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil.  The shipping requirement is a unit pack of 1 each per package with bar code label with our stock number and description of each package.  A bar code sample will also be required which shall be in compliance with code 39 or UPC bar code.

 A first article will be required in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 Alt 1 for the awardee as well as the bar code requirement.

 All Contractors interested in supplying the scarf may indicate their interest in this proposed acquisition by sending an email to include your name, contact information, company name, business size, your level of interest in this proposed acquisition, CAGE code, and a minimum of two past past performance information (include the point of contact and telephone number), and answers to the following questions:
 

1. How long have you been in business?
2. What size business is your company?  How many employees do you have?
3. How big is your facility?
4. Have you manufactured this type of item or something similar?
5. What are your payment terms?
6. What is your business arrangement in the commercial industry?  (For example: Do you have options on your contracts?  Do you have one year purchase orders?)
7. Are you a manufacturer, or do you subcontract the work?
8. Have you ever performed under government contracts?
9. What is your lead-time for manufacturing?  What is the lead-time for fabric, components to the fabric, (for example thread)? Is it readily available?
10. Are you in compliance with the Buy American Act?
11. What are your commercial terms and conditions?
12. Can you forecast your unit prices for the next five years?
13. How has the economy affected your business in regard to petroleum base material, gasoline pricing, and the banking situation?

Only responsible suppliers need respond. NOTE: Specifications that are more detailed will accompany the solicitation. ** No telephone responses, please** This sources sought is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested.  If you are not interested in supplying this item, no response is necessary.

This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. Responsible vendors who are interested may contact the following contract specialists who are Kim Cooper via email kim.cooper@usafa.af.mil, kristen.hayden@usafa.af.mil or diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil by 1:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), 1 Dec 08.