Sources Sought Mannequins.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT 11 September 2023

United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) on behalf of JFK Special Warfare Museum The purpose of this Sources Sought is to provide industry the opportunity to identify themselves as interested sources capable of meeting the requirement of providing mannequins for JFK Special Warfare Museum. The NAICS Code is 326199 and PSC Code is 9905. To fulfil this requirement the mannequins must meet the following Salient Characteristics:

Eight heads:

Five (5) Caucasian – 3 male and 2 female One head 292 (last one on photo head page) goes to flexible body One (1) Caucasian – 1 male w/beard One (1) African American – Male One (1) Hispanic – Male

The heads must be compatible to the existing mannequins utilized by the JFK Special Warfare Museum. Heads must present a realistic appearance which can be changed for customization of eyes, implanted eyebrows and eyelashes and hair, thereby conforming to the figuration of the mannequin required for exhibit. In our request, we have asked for a head figure and hair that corresponds with that which is in their catalog.

Any substitution should be as compatible as possible to the image we are trying to achieve.

Heads should be manufactured of a durable, yet somewhat pliable vinyl or silicone with a 2-1/2”

– 3” opening at the neck allowing positioning over a neck apparatus of a mannequin. The cowl at the base allow for it to be hidden under uniform clothing and also to attach to mannequin. If not compatible with the mannequins on hand, then they are unusable.

Flexible form with head: One (1) Constructed from urethane foam with annealed wire and steel interior armature, bendable at the neck, elbow, waist, hip, and knee. Bending points must be reinforced to help the figure maintain its position during staging. Arms have to be manufactured of the same armature and foam with a bolt-locking joint in the shoulder to ‘fix’ the arm in a desired pose, but in a manner where the lock can be released for easy dressing. Legs have an interior square metal tube from the heel to the knee that slides down over a heelplate post to stand independently (only one is needed to stand). Heads and hands must be attached to the body in a manner where they can be removed. This is not only for dressing the mannequins, but this also allows for change of head and hands dependent on what is being represented.

Suit form (large): Three (3) Suit forms are half forms of ETHAFOAM with a polyester stockinette covering with a more realistic shape mounted on a black 1” anodized aluminum pole, 41” in length which can be adjustable in height. A powder coated steel base in your choice of round or square, silver or black, is included. The shoulders are attached by an easy-snap fitting (beneath the covering) and are removable.

Economy form (male): One (1) Forms w/segmented chest, hip, and arms made of solid ETHAFOAM®. Arms have to be flexible to allow a bend at the elbow and snap fitting at the shoulder. Padding and black stockingette cover must be 100% polyester. Chest and hips are interchangeable. The neck must be formed to accept an optional head. Forms to be mounted on anodized center mount aluminum poles painted black. The poles need to be adjustable for overall height and distance between chest and hip. Square base. Kit of instructions, polyester padding, hex wrench, and t-pins must be included.

Conservation (male) heads: Two (2) Conservation Heads with Features designed for use with the ETHAFOAM® Man/Woman and Economy ETHAFOAM® forms. Covering is of 100% polyester stockinette. A 6.75” diameter powder coated steel round base in silver or black is provided.

Heelplates and Waist brackets: Six (6) each Must be compatible to existing Dorfman mannequins in the JFK Museum. Aluminum manufacture that stabilize mannequins either through the heel or at the waist.

The shipping address will be Bldg D-2815, Ardennes St. Fort Liberty, NC 28310

CLIN ITEM PART # QUANTITY

0001 Heads 0001AA Caucasian – 3 male and 2 female

0001AB Caucasian – male w/beard 1 0001AC African American – Male 1 0001AD Hispanic – Male 1 0002 Flexible form with head 1 0003 Suit form (large) 3 0004 Economy form (male) 1 0005 Conservative (male) Heads 2 0006 Heelplates 6 0007 Waist brackets 6

The information sought herein shall not be construed as a request for quote (RFQ) or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government to acquire any product or service.

There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of information submitted in response to this Sources Sought. Current market research shows that there are mannequins on SAM.gov, it is the Government’s intent to include responses to this Sources Sought when making its final determination to post a competitive solicitation or not.

INTERESTED SOURCES CAPABLE OF FULFILLING THIS REQUIREMENT shall submit documentation addressing all required elements listed herein; providing only a reference to a website is unacceptable for purposes of this announcement and will not be considered or reviewed. All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and shall be protected from release to sources outside the Government. Contractors interested in providing this product should be registered in the System for Award Management (https://sam.gov).

Contractors responding to this Sources Sought are asked to provide the following information:

Company's full name and address, CAGE and UEI number, applicable North American Industry Classification Standards (NAICS) and business size (whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, historically black college or university and/or minority service institute), address, and a point of contact. Respondents should advise the Government of pending changes in the business size status. In addition, any additional documentation they consider relevant.

FINAL DETERMINATION: Information received from this Notice will be used to determine if a competitive solicitation will be issued.

Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to jermaine.t.sharples.mil@socom.mil .

All responses shall be submitted by 12:00 PM EST by 14 September 2023. Respondents are cautioned that due to file size limitations and e-mail security protocols, there is a risk that not all correspondence will be received by this office. It is the interested parties' responsibility to ensure receipt of all e-mail correspondence. If receipt has not been acknowledged within 24 hours, please kindly resend your email.