Fabric_Military_Ceremonial_White_Gloves_RFI_ROUK-25-003.pdf

Fabric for Military Ceremonial White Gloves

Request for Information (RFI) #ROUK-25-003

General Introduction:

1. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only. The Air Force Life Cycle

Management Center (AFLCMC) Human Systems Program Office (AFLCMC/ROU) is conducting a market assessment to identify potential sources, and companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to respond to the requirements listed in this document. AFLCMC/ROU is issuing this RFI to explore cost effective options to provide this capability and to obtain valuable feedback regarding Fabric for Military Ceremonial White

Gloves requirements listed within this RFI. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and may be considered to determine the acquisition strategy for the Fabric for Military Ceremonial White Gloves as well as potential future solicitations.

2. This announcement is not to be construed as a formal solicitation. It does not commit the

Government to reply to the information received, or to later publish a solicitation, or to award a contract based on this information. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this inquiry. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

3. AFLCMC is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

4. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

Small Businesses are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the Program

Office in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry, as well as helping to establish a basis for developing any subsequent subcontracting goals. The acquisition strategy is still being determined. Market research results will assist The

Department of the Air Force (DAF) in determining whether this requirement will be a full and open competition, a small business set aside, a sole source acquisition, or another contracting method.

5. If there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small business contractors, then it may be determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate. A key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, “Limitations on

Subcontracting.” Note: The Non-manufacturer Rule exception applies to this acquisition (see

FAR 19.102(f) for more details).

6. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Beta.SAM.gov site for additional information pertaining to this RFI.

7. Companies may be contacted if additional information is needed to fully understand the marketplace and/or comments to the requirements presented below.

Purpose:

The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on the availability of vendors that can provide fabric for use in production. Preference is given to Berry Compliant fabrics; however, if not available, information on alternative non-Berry Compliant fabric options is also of interest.

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Fabric Requirements for Military Ceremonial White Gloves

The suggested fabrics with physical characteristics and finishes are as specified in Table I.

Table I – Fabrics and Product Descriptions

Associated End

Items

Suggested

Fabric

Weight

(oz/sq yd)

Suggested

Fabrics

Suggested

Characteristics

White Gloves 7.0-9.5

• 100% Cotton Double Knit

• Simplex (preferred)

• Interlock

• Ponte Di Roma

Easy care, moisture wicking, fine gauge, preferred white or bleached and with optical brightener, fade & shrink resistant, soft & breathable

The scope of your responses should include the following:

1. Is your firm currently capable of producing any of the fabrics listed in Table I?

2. If your firm is not currently capable of producing any of the fabrics listed in Table I, is your firm interested in beginning production? Please provide additional context, such as quantities and cost estimates, as necessary.

3. Provide rough order of magnitude (ROM) for any of the fabrics listed in Table I that your firm can produce.

4. What are your firm’s estimated lead times for initial procurement, within one calendar year?

5. What are your firm’s estimated lead times for ongoing procurement, outside of one calendar year?

6. Describe the amount of production capacity your firm can dedicate solely to the production of fabrics listed in Table I.

7. If available, please include a small sample (12 inches by 12 inches) of the proposed fabrics.

8. Does your firm currently have Berry Compliant fabrics available? If not, do you offer alternative fabrics that are non-Berry compliant but align with the fabrics and suggested characteristics specified in Table I?

General Information:

The Air Force Uniform Office (AFUO) is conducting market research for a white knit fabric intended for use in the production of military ceremonial and duty-specific gloves. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks fabric suppliers capable of providing materials that meet defined performance and aesthetic requirements. Desired fabric characteristics include: easy care, moisture-wicking, fine gauge, white or bleached with optical brightener, fade and shrink resistance, softness, and breathability. Preference is given to Berry Compliant fabrics; however, alternative non-Berry Compliant options may also be considered. All submissions will be reviewed.

RFI Responses:

1. Please provide your Request for Information responses to joseph.derevage.1@us.af.mil by

12:00pm EST on 18 August 2025~(30 days from posting) title e-mail responses in the subject line of the e-mail as follows: “Response to Fabric for Military Ceremonial White Gloves

#ROUK-25-003.”

2. Responses shall include the following information:

a. Company/Institute name

b. Address

c. Point of Contact

d. Cage Code

e. DUNS Number

f. Phone Number

g. E-mail Address

h. Web page URL

3. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. The North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM.

4. The NAICS Code for this action is 313310, size standard 1000 employees. Based on the

NAICS Code, state whether your company qualifies as a:

a. Small Business (Yes/No) mailto:joseph.derevage.1@us.af.mil

b. Women-Owned Small Business (Yes/No)

c. Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Women-Owned Small Business

(Yes/No)

d. 8(a) Certified (Yes/No)

Date certified: ____________________

e. HUB Zone Certified (Yes/No)

f. Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes/No)

g. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes/No)

h. Statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate country of ownership).

i. Statement as to whether your company is the manufacturer of the item or the reseller.

5. Please limit your responses to no more than 15 pages, to include product sheets, charts and answers to the questions above; and identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed. If a company is capable of some, but not the entire requirement stated in this Request for Information, please provide a response that explains the requirements of which you are capable.

6. Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and mark accordingly. All information received in response to this RFI that is properly marked as

“proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Proprietary information must be clearly marked on the outside container and on the materials inside. The Government shall not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages, for any proprietary information not properly identified.

Questions:

Responses to questions from interested parties will be promptly answered via email, unless some release of proprietary information is involved, or the answer addresses a question specific to a company or that company’s response. Post submittal, one-on-one information sessions with respondents are not contemplated; however, they may be offered to responders to clarify the government’s understanding of their submittal, the capability ramifications, or to discuss their business approach. Information feedback sessions may be offered to respondents after the RFI assessments are completed.

Points of Contact (POC) for this RFI:

Colin Cochran, Contracting Officer colin.cochran@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

Bldg. 12

1981 Monahan Way

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. All questions will be answered via email, except as provided above. Additionally, questions must NOT contain trade secrets or classified information.

The Government reserves the right to not address questions received after 18 August 2025 ~ (30 days after posting)