24R0022_Unisex Glove_Synopsis.docx

Solicitation: SPE1C1-24-R-0022

Item: Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) Commercial Item Description: A-A-50386 dated 13 March 1991 PGC(s): 01834 Lead NSN(s): 8440-01-161-7119(s) Item: Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) Purchase Description: GL-PD-19025A dated February 19, 2020 PGC(s): 00183 Lead NSN(s): 8440-01-683-7751(s) Solicitation SPE1C1-24-R-0022 will be issued with three separate and independent lots. Lot 0001 will be issued as Unrestricted and the quantity will represent 55% of the Government’s total requirement. Lot 0002 will be issued as a Total Small Business Set Aside and the quantity will represent 25% of the Government’s total requirement. Lot 0003 will be issued as a Total Small Business Set Aside and the quantity will represent 20% of the Government’s requirement.

Solicitation SPE1C1-24-R-0022 will be evaluated under Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures with the following evaluation factors: Product Demonstration Model (PDM), Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Small Business Participation (Small Business Participation is only applicable to Lot 0001, which is Unrestricted.

The Government intends to make three (3) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type contract awards based on an integrated assessment of technical factors (Product Demonstration Model (PDM), Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Small Business Participation) and price resulting in the best value to the Government.

The Government does not intend to use Part 12 for this acquisition – per FAR 10.002(d)(2).

Quantities:

The overall requirements for the Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) and Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) are as follows:

Tier 2-Year 2

235,380

Tier 3-Year 3

235,380

Tier 4-Year 4

235,380

Tier 5-Year 5

235,380

The requirements for individual lots are as follows:

Lot 0001 – Unrestricted – 55% of the overall requirement

Tier 2-Year 2

129,450

Tier 3-Year 3

129,450

Tier 4-Year 4

129,450

Tier 5-Year 5

129,450

NOTES FOR LOT 0001:

1. The Government’s Contract Guaranteed Minimum Quantity is 51,780 pairs. The Government reserves the right to order any combination of the Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) and/or Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) to satisfy the Government’s Contract Guaranteed Minimum Quantity.

2. The Government’s Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) is 129,450 pairs for each year of the contract. The AEQ refers to the Government's good faith estimate of the requirements during a specified contract option. The AEQ does not obligate the government to order a specific quantity, it is provided for informational purposes only.

3. The Government’s Contract Maximum Quantity is 809,100 pairs and reflects the sum of 125% of the AEQ for each Tier (a total of 5 Tiers) to account for fluctuations in customer demand. The 30 day not-to exceed quantity is 17,970 pairs. The Government is not obligated to order the maximum Contract Quantity; however, the Government has the legal right to order up to this quantity prior to the final expiration of any resultant contract.

Lot 0002 – Small Business Set-Aside – 25% of the overall requirement

Tier 2-Year 2

58,860

Tier 3-Year 3

58,860

Tier 4-Year 4

58,860

Tier 5-Year 5

58,860

NOTES FOR LOT 0002:

1. The Government’s Contract Guaranteed Minimum Quantity is 23,550 pairs. The Government reserves the right to order any combination of the Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) and/or Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) to satisfy the Government’s Contract Guaranteed Minimum Quantity.

2. The Government’s Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) is 58,860 pairs for each year of the contract. The AEQ refers to the Government's good faith estimate of the requirements during a specified contract option. The AEQ does not obligate the government to order a specific quantity, it is provided for informational purposes only.

3. The Government’s Contract Maximum Quantity is 367,800 pairs and reflects the sum of 125% of the AEQ for each Tier (a total of 5 Tiers) to account for fluctuations in customer demand. The 30 day not-to exceed quantity is 8,160 pairs. The Government is not obligated to order the maximum Contract Quantity; however, the Government has the legal right to order up to this quantity prior to the final expiration of any resultant contract.

Lot 0003 – Small Business Set-Aside – 20% of the overall requirement

Tier 2-Year 2

47,070

Tier 3-Year 3

47,070

Tier 4-Year 4

47,070

Tier 5-Year 5

47,070

NOTES FOR LOT 0003:

1. The Government’s Contract Guaranteed Minimum Quantity is 18,840 pairs. The Government reserves the right to order any combination of the Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) and/or Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) to satisfy the Government’s Contract Guaranteed Minimum Quantity.

2. The Government’s Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) is 47,070 pairs for each year of the contract. The AEQ refers to the Government's good faith estimate of the requirements during a specified contract option. The AEQ does not obligate the government to order a specific quantity, it is provided for informational purposes only.

3. The Government’s Contract Maximum Quantity is 294,300 pairs and reflects the sum of 125% of the AEQ for each Tier (a total of 4 Tiers) to account for fluctuations in customer demand. The 30 day not-to exceed quantity is 6,540 pairs. The Government is not obligated to order the maximum Contract Quantity; however, the Government has the legal right to order up to this quantity prior to the final expiration of any resultant contract.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ALL THREE (3) LOTS:

1. The Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) are used by the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. The Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) are used by the Army. The Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) are approximately 42% of the total requirement and the Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) are approximately 58% of the total requirement. The Government reserves the right to order any combination of the Gloves, Men’s and Women’s (Black) and/or Gloves, Leather, Unisex (Heritage Walnut) to satisfy the Government’s Contract Guaranteed Minimum Quantity.

2. Ordering period: Base term is five (5) years with tiered pricing for each year.

3. Delivery Destinations:

DoDAAC: SC0150; RIC: VSTQ LVI – Army 3PL Pendergrass Distribution Center 596 Bonnie Valentine Way – DOOR 20-23 Pendergrass, GA 30567 DoDAAC: SD0131; RIC: VSTZ Travis Association for the Blind AF & MC 3PL -Distribution Services 4512 South Pleasant Valley Road Austin, Texas 78744 DoDAAC: SD0119; RIC: VSTN Peckham Inc.

Navy & Coast Guard 3PL 5408 W Grand River Ave Bldg. A Lansing, MI 48906

4. FOB Destination

5. Inspection/Acceptance at Origin

6. Initial Production Lead Time is 180 days; Production Lead Time for subsequent delivery orders is 150 days.

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Contracting Office Address:

Defense Logistics Agency, Acquisition Management, DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-5096, UNITED STATES Point of Contact(s):

Jessica De La Hoz, Contracting Officer, Phone: 215-737-7137, Email: Jessica.DeLaHoz@dla.mil