Athletic t-shirts, jerseys, and shorts
Added: Dec 21, 2016 3:50 pm GENERAL INFORMATIONDocument Type: Pre-Solicitation Solicitation Number: FA7000-17-T-0011 Posted Date: 21 December 2016 Acquisition: 100% Small Business Set Aside NAICS Code: 315210 FSC Code: 8405 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESSDepartment of the Air Force, USAF Academy – 10th Contracting Squadron, 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, USAF Academy, CO, 80840DESCRIPTIONThis is a pre-solicitation notice for the acquisition of athletic t-shirts, jerseys, and shorts in accordance with (IAW) United States Air Force Academy Specifications. The t-shirts shall be manufactured IAW USAFA Product Description (PD) 174, dated 20 Nov 2015. The required quantity is 1,220 kits. Each kit will include 12 short sleeve t-shirts with the cadet’s name and ‘USAFA’ printed on the front left breast. The Athletic Jerseys shall be manufactured IAW USAFA PD 205, dated 6 Oct 2011. The required quantities are 1,022. The Men’s Mesh Shorts shall be manufactured IAW USAFA PD 180, dated 21 Nov 2015. The required quantities are 4,660. The Women’s Mesh Shorts shall be manufactured IAW USAFA PD 180, dated 21 Nov 2015. The required quantities are 2,100. This acquisition will be a single award, firm fixed price contract. Delivery for the athletic jerseys and shorts is required no later than 1 June 2017. Delivery for the t-shirts is required no later than 17 June 2017. The Buy American Act (DFARS 252.225-7001) and Berry Amendment (DFARs 252.225-7012) both apply to this acquisition. Delivery FOB destination to USAF Academy CO 80840. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 315210 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. It is anticipated the solicitation will be issued electronically on or about 12 Jan 2017 on the Federal Business opportunities (FBO) web page at http://www.fbo.gov. Due date for receipt of proposal will be indicated in the solicitation document when it is released. Once the solicitation is posted on FedBizOpps, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates or amendments. Paper copies of documents will not be provided. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) or may not be considered for award. Registration can be accomplished at https://www.sam.gov. As of 1 January 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires the use of Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in Federal solicitations as part of the proposal submission process. Representation and Certification are to be accomplished at https://www.sam.gov. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet and can be obtained at www.dnb.com. The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate quotes:· Price· Technical Acceptability· Past Performance 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen: James Anderson5226 Cedar DriveUSAFA, CO 80840Telephone number 719-333-2074FAX 719-333-9075email: james.anderson@us.af.milConcerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)POINT OF CONTACTQuestions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Shaun Bright, Contract Specialist, at 719-333-3600 or shaun.bright@us.af.mil, or the alternate point of contact, Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or diana.south@us.af.mil. FA7000-17-T-0011 Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy
12/21/16, 3:50 PM Personalized t-shirts, shorts & jerseys
Added: Nov 23, 2016 3:52 pm This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this synopsis. For the purpose of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 315210 and the size standard in number of employees is 750. The purpose of this notice is to identify companies capable and qualified to manufacture personalized t-shirts, printing of names, jerseys & mesh shorts with the stated specifications below in support of the United States Air Force Academy for the following: PD 174 - USAFA T-Shirts dated 20 Nov 15PD 205 Athletic Jerseys dated 6 Oct 11PD 180 Mesh shorts, dated 25 Nov 15 The Quantities are listed below. CLIN 0001 1220 Kits USAFA T-shirtsExtra small 70 kitsSmall 220 kitsMedium 450 kitsLarge 400 kitsX large 80 kits T-SHIRT WITH USAFA ON THE FRONT OF IT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. REQUEST UNIT PACK OF 12 EACH SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS PER KIT IAW USAFA PD 174-151120 (ATTACHMENT #1) CLIN 0002 1220 Kits Printing of T-shirtsPrinting of Cadet NamesFFPT-SHIRTS NAME PRINTING FOR THE CLASS OF 2020, USAFAW/CADET'S LAST NAME IAW USFA PD174, DATED 20 NOVEMBER 2015 (SEE ATTACHMENT #1)CADET NAMES WILL BE PROVIDED BEGINNING IN APRIL 2017PACKAGED BY CADET NAME IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY SQUADRON PER BOXSTUDENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES WILL HAVE THEIR COUNTRY IAW PD 174-151120THE LINE ITEM ABOVE , THE QUANTITIES ARE ESTIMATED (NOT TO EXCEED). THE GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY PAY THE VENDOR FOR THE PRINTING OF THE CADET NAMES ON THE PERSONALIZED T-SHIRTS THAT ARE ACCOMPLISHED. CLIN 0003 1,022 Each Athletic jerseys8405L9000687000 JERSEY, ATHLETIC, IAW USAFA PD 34 LS/LGU 205 111006.GROUP COLOR -ROYAL BLUE 80173SIZE: SMALL, SQUADRON AND QUANTITIES LISTED BELOW SQD QTY33 35 34 3535 35 36 35 37 2538 2539 3540 25 TOTAL 250 EACH 8405L9000697000 JERSEY, ATHLETIC, IAW USAFA PD 34 LS/LGU 205 111006.GROUP COLOR - ROYAL BLUE 80173SIZE: MEDIUM, SQUADRON AND QUANTITIES LISTED BELOW SQD QTY17 35 18 35 19 35 20 25 21 25 22 20 23 35 24 35 25 25 26 25 27 25 28 20 29 35 30 35 31 2532 25 TOTAL 460 EACH 8405L9000707000 JERSEY, ATHLETIC, IAW USAFA PD 34 LS/LGU 205 111006.GROUP COLOR - ROYAL BLUE 80173SIZE: LARGE, SQUADRON AND QUANTITIES LISTED BELOW SQD QTY 1 30 2 10 3 30 4 30 5 20 6 30 7 30 8 30 9 30 10 20 11 30TOTAL 290 EACH 8405L9000717000 JERSEY, ATHLETIC, IAW USAFA PD 34 LS/LGU 205 111006.GROUP COLOR - ROYAL BLUE 80173SIZE: X LARGE, SQUADRON AND QUANTITIES LISTED BELOW SQD# QTY12 10 TOTAL 10 EACH 8405L9000727000 JERSEY, ATHLETIC, IAW USAFA PD 34 LS/LGU 205 111006.GROUP COLOR - ROYAL BLUE 80173SIZE: XX LARGE, SQUADRON AND QUANTITIES LISTED BELOW SQD# QTY 41 442 4 43 4 TOTAL 12 EACH CLIN 0004 4,660 Each Men Shorts CLIN 0005 2,100 Each Women Shorts BAR CODE LABEL REQUIREMENT (SEE ATTACHMENT #4)A BAR CODE LABEL CONTAINING AN APPROVED STOCK NUMBER IN CODE 39 BAR CODE, BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS, SIZE, AND INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE PLACED ON EACH INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED ITEM, TO EACH BOX, AND SHIPPING CONTAINER. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A SAMPLE BAR CODE TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR APPROVAL WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF AWARD TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:10TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON10 CONS/LGCBATTN: DIANA MYLES-SOUTH8110 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SUITE 200USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840 Delivery is required by 15 May 17 for jerseys & shorts and delivery for t-shirts no later than 15 Jun 17. Garments shall be manufactured in accordance with USAFA specifications. All businesses capable of providing the batobes are invited to respond. Interested small business vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable. This must be signed by a company officer with authority to bind the company. All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program and DFARS 252-225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (also referred to as the Berry Amendment).The Berry Amendment applies only to DoD and has been included in DoD Appropriations Act since 1941. The Act restricts DoD expenditures of funds for supplies consisting in whole or in part of certain article and items not grown or produced in the United States or its possessions. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t)(4), System for Award Management, lack of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via SAM accessed tough http://www.sam.gov. 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. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. If you are a potential source interested in participating in this procurement, please submit a written response with your capability statement on letterhead to one the following: Email Mail: 10 CONS/LGCB, Attn: Sharon D. Scheetz @ sharon.scheetz@us.af.mil or Diana Myles-South @ diana.south@us.af.mil. You can also fax to 719-333-9075. Responses should also include the following: 1. Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address. 2. Business size status, e.g., 8(a), HUB Zone, Woman Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, large business, etc. 3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to provide the personalized t-shirts, printing of names, jerseys and shorts. 4. Answers to the following questions: •a. How long have you been in business?•b. Have you ever performed Government contracts?•c. What is your business arrangement in the commercial industry? •d. Have you ever manufactured this type of t-shirt, athletic jersey and shorts or a similar garment?•e. Are you a manufacturer or do you subcontract out the work? •f. What is the size of your facility(s)?•g. Where will each item be manufactured?•h. What is your lead-time for manufacturing? What are the longest lead times for components (e.g., tead, binding)?•i. What is your standard packaging and marking requirements?•j. What would you consider "risk" on the contractor's part for this acquisition?•k. What type of relationship do you have with your suppliers or subcontractors?•l. Do you have your own capability to make patterns? Or do you subcontract out the work?•m. Are you in compliance with the Berry Amendment? Note: This includes components to make the end item (i.e., tead, binding, etc.).•n. Are components readily available in the market? Such as, tead, binding, etc.•o. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work.•p. What is your estimated cost for this requirement per item? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes.•q. In the commercial market, do you provide first article samples or production samples? What do you call this in the commercial market?•r. In the commercial market, are you required to have bar codes on the individual garments?•s. In the commercial market is a first article referred to as a production sample?•t. Are bar codes considered commercial practice?•u. Would you consider this requirement to be a Commercially Available off-the-shelf (COTS) item or a modified commercial since it is manufactured in accordance with our specifications? This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. If your firm is capable and qualified to provide the personalized t-shirts, printing of names, jerseys and shorts, send the required response via email to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement. Responses are due no later than 7 December 2016, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard time by e-mail. Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Sharon Scheetz, Contracting Specialist, 719-333-8927 or sharon.scheetz@us.af.mil or the alternate point of contact, Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or diana.south@us.af.mil. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (Jun 2016) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen: James Anderson5226 Cedar DriveUSAFA, CO 80840Telephone number 719-333-2074FAX 719-333-9075email: james.anderson@us.af.milConcerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) FA7000-17-T-0011 Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy
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