Market Research Survey.docx

Market Research Survey

Responses are due by 5:00 PM EST on: September 20, 2024, to Angela.Harris-Norton@dla.mil

Items: Boots, Navy Safety, I-5, Aviator Brown 3763

Purchase Description: NU-PD 21001A, dated 27 July 2021 Note: Please indicate if you have any issues or concerns with the Technical Package.

PGCs: 04029 (Women) & 04030 (Men)

Lead NSN: 8435-01-694-2868s (Women) & 8430-01-694-4550s (Men)

Production Lead Time: 150 days first delivery

NOTE: This is a MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL.

I. Government Requirement(s):

The quantities provided below are estimates and may change at the time of solicitation based on changes in demand and supply position.

NOTE: THIS IS A NAVY CERTIFIED ITEM. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, OFFEROR MUST BE CERTIFIED IN BOTH PGCs. INTERESTED SOURCES SEEKING QUALIFICATION SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ADDRESS BELOW FOR THE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE DOCUMENT:

Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) ATTN: Nicholas Rusin 10 General Greene Avenue, Bldg 86 Natick, Massachusetts 01760

DIRECT: 508.206.2744

Interested Sources are required to submit samples in accordance with the attachment titled “New ByLaws SOP 10120-7 NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND UNIFORM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.pdf” and instructions below:

C. Footwear Certification. Certificates will be issued only to prime manufacturers who fabricate uniform footwear. Certification numbers will be electronically assigned to the vendor and location as specified on the submittal form (enclosure (5)); a certificate will be sent to the vendor via NCTRF’s automated email system. The certification number does not transfer from one location to another, nor does it apply to subcontractors.

1. Footwear Certification Submission Shall:

a. Be evaluated for material, shade, design, fit, construction, quality, workmanship, and labeling against documented requirements to obtain initial and recertification every two (2) years thereafter to maintain certification.

b. Include the following when requesting footwear initial certification, recertification, or responding to rejection or deficiency notification:

(1) A completed Footwear Submittal Form (enclosure (5)).

(2) Two (2) full pairs; the footwear shall be made from material and components specified in the requirements document.

(3) One (1) half pair cross section, cut lengthwise; the footwear shall be made from material and components specified in the requirements document.

c. Include the following sizes:

d. Provide documentation to support that submitted footwear meets or exceeds all documented technical requirements.

e. Document those elements where the verification method is by inspection. Submit a written clarification that briefly discusses how the proposed item meets all requirements.

f. When requested, submit for verification purposes, samples or a certificate of conformance for components used in construction and quality assurance test reports.

g. Be entered into the NCTRF Uniform Certification Database utilizing information as supplied and analyzed against requirements documents. NCTRF will notify certification status within sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of submission.

h. Comply with submission process and timelines, if submission does not comply items will be returned without being evaluated.

i. Receive notification of certification status via NCTRF automated email system and if applicable, by letter if resubmittal is necessary.

(1) Certified- assigned an electronically generated certification number

(2) Conditional- assigned an electronically generated certification number and notification of the deficiencies. Re-submit per process within thirty (30) calendar days from date of notification.

(3) Rejected- Vendor has thirty (30) days from date of rejection to resubmit per process.

j. Be shipped to address annotated on enclosure (5).

2. Upon notification, Certified Footwear Shall:

a. Have a certification label permanently applied to the footwear, which documents the vendor guarantees the item has been produced from certified material of the appropriate shade and meets the documented requirements of the certified sample and contains the following verbiage:

“This footwear manufactured under certificate number XXX-XXXXXX-XX- XX, is warranted to meet all applicable prescribed requirements of the NEXCOM Uniform Certification Program and is produced in accordance with the tagged sample under the current certificate.”.

b. Position the certification label as follows:

c. Have date of manufacture, month and year, e.g. 01/21 affixed under the foot bed and be legible for the life of the item.

d. Have all other applicable labels to include the size, care, and fiber identification labels, positioned in accordance with the documented requirements.

e. Submit to NCTRF a monthly production schedule.

Item 1: Boot, Navy Safety Women’s, I-5 Aviator Brown, 3763, PGC: 04029 The quantities are for a 36-month ordering period. Within the 36-month ordering period, there are three 12-month tier periods.

Maximum Quantity

Tier 2 – (12 months)

1,080

Tier 3 – (12 months)

1,080

Notes:

1. The Minimum Quantity is 270 pairs.

2. The Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) is 1,080 pairs for Tier 1 period and 1,080 pairs for each Tier 2 and Tier 3 period. AEQ refers to the Government's good faith estimate of the requirements during a specified contract tier period. The AEQ does not obligate the government to order a specific quantity, it is provided for informational purposes only.

3. The Contract Maximum Quantity is 4,050 pairs and reflects the sum of approximately 125% of the AEQ for each Tier period (a total of 3 Tiers) to account for fluctuations in customer demand. The Government reserves the right to place orders up to the Maximum Contract Quantity. The Government is not obligated to order the Contract Maximum Quantity; however, the Government has the legal right to order up to this quantity prior to the final expiration of any resultant contract. The Government may fulfill the Minimum Quantity by issuing a single delivery order of any number of delivery orders. However, in fulfilling the Minimum Quantity, the total dollar value expended by the Government shall not exceed the dollar value of the Minimum Quantity procured at the lowest unit price under the contract, hereafter referred to as the “Guaranteed Minimum Dollar Value.” The Government will be considered to have fulfilled its obligation to order the Minimum Quantity when the Guaranteed Minimum Dollar Value has been met. The Government will determine the 30 day not-to exceed quantity based on responses to the survey but will be no more than 150 pairs.

4. The Navy is the main user. This is a recruit training bag item.

5. Ordering period: 36-month base term with tiered pricing for each tier period.

6. Delivery Destination (PGC: 04029): VSTN DoDAAC: SD0119; RIC: VSTN Peckham Vocational Industries Inc.

Navy & Coast Guard 3PL 5408 N Grand River Avenue Bldg. A Lansing MI 48906

7. FOB Destination: Inspection/Acceptance at Origin

2. Government Requirement(s):

The quantities provided below are estimates and may change at the time of solicitation based on changes in demand and supply position.

Item 1: Boot, Navy Safety Men’s, I-5 Aviator Brown 3763, PGC: 04030 The quantities are for a 36-month ordering period. Within the 36-month ordering period, there are three12-month tier periods.

Maximum Quantity

Tier 2 – (12 months)

3,600

Tier 3 – (12 months)

3,600

Notes:

8. The Minimum Quantity is 900 pairs.

9. The Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) is 3,600 pairs for Tier 1 period and 3,600 pairs for each Tier 2 and Tier 3 period. AEQ refers to the Government's good faith estimate of the requirements during a specified contract tier period. The AEQ does not obligate the government to order a specific quantity, it is provided for informational purposes only.

10. The Contract Maximum Quantity is 13,500 pairs and reflects the sum of approximately 125% of the AEQ for each Tier period (a total of 3 Tiers) to account for fluctuations in customer demand. The Government reserves the right to place orders up to the Maximum Contract Quantity. The Government is not obligated to order the Contract Maximum Quantity; however, the Government has the legal right to order up to this quantity prior to the final expiration of any resultant contract. The Government may fulfill the Minimum Quantity by issuing a single delivery order of any number of delivery orders. However, in fulfilling the Minimum Quantity, the total dollar value expended by the Government shall not exceed the dollar value of the Minimum Quantity procured at the lowest unit price under the contract, hereafter referred to as the “Guaranteed Minimum Dollar Value.” The Government will be considered to have fulfilled its obligation to order the Minimum Quantity when the Guaranteed Minimum Dollar Value has been met. The Government will determine the 30 day not-to exceed quantity based on responses to the survey but will be no more than 500pairs.

11. The Navy is the main user.

12. Ordering period: 36-month base term with tiered pricing for each tier period.

13. Delivery Destination (PGC:04030): VSTN DoDAAC: SD0119; RIC: VSTN Peckham Vocational Industries Inc.

Navy & Coast Guard 3PL 5408 N Grand River Avenue Bldg. A Lansing MI 48906

14. FOB Destination: Inspection/Acceptance at Origin

II. Company Description:

1. Business Name, Address, Cage Code, and Point of Contact’s email and/or phone number:

2. Business Size (Small or Large):

3. Will any part of the manufacturing process be subcontracted? (Y/N)

i. What percent will be subcontracted? ____________ %

ii. What is/are the subcontractor(s) company name and address?

iii. What is/are the subcontractor(s)’s CAGE code? __________________________________________________

III. Minimum/Maximum Manufacturing Capabilities, Pricing & Delivery:

Minimum Monthly Quantity*

Boots, Navy Safety, I-5 Brown Aviator

(PGC: 04029 & 04030)

*The Economic Monthly Quantity is the ideal for production run/maintain proficient manufacturing lines **The Maximum Quantity requested for this survey is the maximum quantity that can be continuously produced for this item in a normal peacetime situation. Please take into account other current contracts and pending awards.

Pricing:

1. Estimated Unit Price for each Tier Period for each item: ____________________________________________________

2. What is your estimated labor & material ration?

Labor: ________% / Material ___________%

3. Would you like the Materials Costs Economic Price Adjustment – Department of Labor Index (JAN 2023) (Y/N) _________ a.) If yes, indicate the index/indices to be considered for the EPA clause and the percentage of the item cost that is material-related that the PPI will apply to:

Note: Please see Attachment for further details about the Materials Costs Economic Price Adjustment – Department of Labor Index (JAN 2023)

Delivery

1. Are there any issues with the current Production Lead-Time of 150 days? If so, please indicate a realistic Production Lead Time below.

2. Are there any raw material availability issues? If so, please explain, Other Consideration

1. Is the item(s) commercial or modified commercial in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101?

2. Are you aware of a commercial item available in the market place that you could manufacture with minor modification to meet government requirements and Berry Compliance? _________________________________________________________________________

3. Do you have experience with long term contract? _________________________________________________________________________

4. Do you have experience with Government Contracting?

5. With the Time to Award initiative, Request for Proposals MUST NOT be solicited for more than 30 days. Is 30 days a sufficient amount of time for you to submit a proposal? If not, how many days would be required for you to prepare your submission?

NOTE: This is a MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL.

The DLA Troop Support is conducting market research on the above item(s) to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide as well as to determine what your industry will be capable of providing with respect to the required item. For this reason, DLA Troop Support would appreciate your firm sharing your expertise and insight into how these items can be most efficiently procured.

DLA Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation for the referenced item(s) under an Indefinite Quantity Contract with more than one-year Tier pricing.

It should be noted that this inquiry, in no way, should be interpreted as a solicitation for offers. No information provided in response to this inquiry will be considered binding between the vendor and the Government. With these facts in mind, it is requested that you review the item(s) listed above and answer the questions on the attached pages. The answers you provide will remain confidential. Please return this survey to Angela Harris-Norton via email: Angela.Harris-Norton@dla.mil

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Important Note on Foreign Content:

The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment" impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014) must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.

Lack of response will be interpreted as non-interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at Angela.Harris-Norton@dla.mil or (215) 737-2220 or the Contracting Officer, at Ryan. Zarkowski@dla.mil or (215) 737-2736.