Blankets and Comforters SOURCES SOUGHT_Services Capabilities Package.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY!

This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is _________ and shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought.

_________Air Force Academy anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed ______ . The size standard for NAICS is ____________

The requirement is to provide:

Salient Characteristics:

Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, and any related specifications/drawings.

What is the purpose of the item(s):

We are interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement.

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers.

NOTE: RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL STATE IF THEY ARE A

SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER!

All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past references with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 5 pages.

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.

Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: ________________ and/or by mail to ______________________________________________________________.

Telephone responses will not be accepted.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN _____________.

Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

http://www.sam.gov/

IAW USAF Purchase Description 175, Comforters, dated 18 April 2022 (Atch 1) IAW USAF Purchase Description 183, Blankets, Fleece, dated 26 April 2017 (Atch 2) Estimated Quantities per year – Blankets, Fleece – 1,250 ea Estimated Quantities per year – Comforters – 1,250 ea

All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program and DFARS 252-225-7012, Preference for certain domestic commodities, which is known 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 through 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.

A first article will be required in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 Alt I. A bar code sample will also be required which shall be in compliance with code 39 or UPC bar code.

Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840.

The specifications for this requirement are included. Comments and/or suggestions on the specifications are encouraged and can be included in your capabilities package.

Interested businesses shall provide the following information:

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), Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, small business, large business, etc.

3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to provide the blankets and comforters. Also, if there are any concerns or recommendations regarding the specifications, please provide them so they can be addressed.

4. Answers to the following questions: (include questions below as applicable, otherwise delete. Add any questions specific to the acquisition not included below).

a. How long have you been in business?

b. What is your business arrangements?

c. What size business is your company? How many employees do you have?

d. Have you provided this item in the past (manufactured Fleece Blankets and Comforters) or similar type items?

e. Is there an Industry Standard for these items?

f. How big is your facility?

g. What is your lead-time for manufacturing? Is the fabric on hand or supplied just-in-time?

h. Have you ever performed Government contracts?

i. What are your payment/discount terms?

j. Are you a manufacturer or do you subcontract the work?

k. Where will each item be manufactured?

l. Are you in compliance with the Buy American Act?

m. Are you in compliance with the Berry Amendment? (This includes all components to manufacture these items)

n. Are you able to price out a base year with three one year option periods? If not, how many option years can you price out? Has there been any fluctuation in the materials required for these items (Blankets and Comforters)?

o. In the commercial market, are you required to have bar codes on the individual garments?

p. 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.

q. What is your estimated cost for this requirement per garment? You will not be held to this price, it is strictly for market research purposes.

r. In the commercial market, do you provide first article samples or production samples? What do you call this in the commercial market?

s. In the commercial market, are you required to have bar codes on the individual garments?

t. What is your standard packaging and marking requirements?

u. What would you consider “risk” on the contractor’s part for this acquisition?

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 sweatshirts and sweatpants, send the required response via email to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement. Responses are due no later than 24 August 2022, 4:00 p.m. Mountain time by e-mail. Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Wanda Farr, Contracting Specialist, 719-333-2796, or wanda.farr@us.af.mil or the alternate point of contact, Ronald Wilson, Contracting Officer, 719-333-4761 or ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil.

Text3: The purpose of this notice is to identify potential sources that are capable and qualified to manufacture blankets and comforters with the stated specifications to the U.S. Air Force Academy. All businesses capable of providing the blankets and comforters 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.

This requirement will be for a one year base period with one, one year option.

Text4: wanda.farr@us.af.mil