Shelter_Support_Items_Clothing_12-3-2013_OCPO.pptx

Shelter Support Items Clothing Acquisition Information December 5, 2013

FEMA

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

Acquisition Q & A

1. Is this requirement Berry Amendment Compliant?

The Berry Amendment only applies to Department of Defense acquisitions. The Buy American Act (BAA) addresses domestic purchasing concerns. Any solicitation posted will be BAA compliant. Products must be American made unless the costs of foreign made material is 6% cheaper (12% if the manufacturer is a small business).

2. What is the fiber content? For example, 50% cotton 50% polyester, 70%/30%, 100% polyester, 100% Cotton.

Sweat Suit components – Cotton Blend Scrubs – Not specified, follow industry standards.

3. What is the weight of the fabric? For example 9oz sq yd, 8 oz sq yd, 7 oz sq yd.

Medium Weight

4. What is the color of the requested garments. For example white, black, blue etc.

No specific color requirement.

5. Are there any prints on the garments. For example a FEMA Logo.

No.

6. Are there any pockets on the garments?

No pockets required.

7. What type of stitching is preferred on the garments?

No particular stitching specified. Industry standard stitching is acceptable.

8. May we have a sample of the current garment?

No sample exists as this is a new requirement, without precedent.

9. Is there an anticipated quantity and size breakdown (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX Large)?

To be determined at time of award.

10. Will there be an socio economically awards?

Set aside requirements will be determined after market research is complete. This information will be included if/when a final solicitation is posted.

11. This acquisition is a full and open procurement, is there an economic price evaluation factor added for award purposes?

See question 10.

Acquisition Contacts Keith R. Harding, Contract Specialist Keith.Harding@fema.dhs.gov Carolyn M. Knight, Contracting Officer Carolyn.Knight@fema.dhs.gov image2.png image3.png image1.jpeg