Attachment 06 - RFIs for Solicitation FA700022Q0015.pdf

RFIs for Solicitation FA700022Q0015

USAFA FY 22 Cadet Sock Kit Issue

1. Can each line item be poly bagged together or do they have to be individual bagged in box?

Bagged together in box as a kit.

2. Can it be in poly in bag, or does it need a sleeve/cardholder for each sock? All socks in each kit need to be bagged together.

3. Who has the current award? The Sock Factory Inc.

4. Approximately what is time of delivery? NLT 15 April 2021.

5. Manufacturing Origin: Can the product be produced in South Korea? Refer to the Provisions and

Clauses contained in Attachment 05 and complete Attachment 03 - Buy American Certificate.

6. Packaging: Are the pairs individually packaged, then vacuum sealed in the 36 pair Cadet kit? No, not necessary. All 36 paired socks can be vacuumed sealed as a kit.

7. SKU Styles: While we have the capability to fulfill each of the SKU socks requirements, could our

3 SKU’s in compression socks [Low Tab | Crew | Knee High “Over The Calf - OTC”] meet your (6) sock SKU requirements? All socks must meet current PD USAFA Socks 210222, USAFA socks salient characteristics – Attachment 01.

Each Cadet kit consists of these SKU socks:

SKU - (1): Summer Boot Socks (Lightweight) 8 Pairs = Lasso Crew or Knee High “OTC”

SKU - (2): Winter Boot Socks (Heavyweight) 8 Pairs = Lasso Crew or Knee High “OTC”

SKU - (3): Ski Socks 2 Pairs = Lasso Knee High “OTC”

SKU - (4): Physical Training Crew Socks 5 pairs = Lasso Crew

SKU - (5): Physical Training Ankle Socks 5 pairs = Lasso Low Tab

SKU - (6): Lightweight Dress Socks 8 Pairs = Lasso Crew

Total Cadet Kit Qty. 36 Pairs

8. It says deliveries must occur within 75 days after order is received. This is unachievable with the current lead times we are experiencing for yarns. We will likely need 26 weeks to receive yarn and knit production. Delivery must be accepted by 15 Apr 21.

9. The sizing for the kits makes me question the number of kits being ordered by size. We size our socks to the NAHM standards, are these what are being used for sizing? Yes, as stated in the contract.

10. Is there flexibility with respect to "Vacuum sealed plastic"? This is something we do not typically incorporate into our finishing process. Yes, as long as they are vacuumed sealed as a kit.