Sources Sought Firefighter Duty Apparel and Footwear Naples Italy.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

N6817126QN049

Title: Firefighter Duty Apparel (Embroidered) and Footwear – OCONUS Delivery (Naples, Italy) Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) NAICS Code: 315250 – Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) Product Service Code (PSC): 8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose

1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

This is a Sources Sought notice to conduct market research. This is NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Sigonella – Naples Department is seeking information to identify capable Small Business Manufacturers as well as authorized Small Business Resellers/Distributors (under the Nonmanufacturer Rule, 13 CFR 121.406) who can provide custom-embroidered and lettered firefighter duty apparel and footwear in full compliance with the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. § 4862).

2. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to manufacture and deliver firefighter duty apparel and footwearuty A. Detailed salient characteristics for each apparel item (such as specific fabric blends, colors, size performance ratings, and cuts) are not included in this RFI but will be fully detailed in the formal solicitation.

The required items include, but are not limited to:

Polo Shirts Long and short-sleeve T-Shirts Parkas Zip job shirts Sweatpants, command pants, cargo pants Belts Softshell jackets Cotton jersey shorts Hats (Ballcaps) Beanies Hoodies Boots

Customization, Embroidery, and Lettering Requirements (Specific artwork and design specifications will be provided in the official solicitation).

The contractor is fully responsible for executing all embroidery and custom lettering services prior to shipment OCONUS. Standard printed or screen-printed logos are not acceptable. The customization must meet the following criteria:

Logo Embroidery: The contractor must be capable of digitizing and embroidering the official Department logo with high thread counts to ensure durability under harsh firefighter duty conditions.

Wording & Lettering: The contractor must apply specific text and lettering (such as "FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES", "FIREFIGHTER", rank designations, or station identifiers) as specified for each apparel type.

Uniformity: All embroidery and lettering must feature consistent thread colors, font styles, and size specifications across all garment types (including different materials like knit polos, fleece hoodies, acrylic beanies, and twill hats).

No Additional Customization Fees: The Government will not pay any separate or additional fees for logo digitization, machine setup, artwork proofing, or any other preparatory costs associated with the embroidery and lettering. All such costs must be factored into the final unit price of the apparel items.

Berry Amendment Compliance: Strict adherence to the Berry Amendment is required. All textile, clothing, and apparel items provided under this potential contract must be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.

Delivery Location & Shipping Terms (FOB Destination):

Shipping Method: All shipping terms shall be FOB Destination.

Shipping Costs: The contractor shall be solely responsible for all shipping, freight, transit insurance, customs clearance, and delivery costs. No additional shipping or handling fees will be paid by the Government.

Delivery Destination: The final delivery destination is Naples, Italy (specifically to the designated military receiving facility, details to be provided in the solicitation). The contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with all OCONUS shipping requirements, customs declarations, and delivery directly to the end destination (Detailed Shipping and Delivery instructions will be provided with the solicitation).

3. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY

Interested Small Businesses that possess the capabilities to meet these requirements are requested to submit a Capability Statement. Your response should include the following:

Company Profile Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone), CAGE Code, UEI Number, and Socioeconomic Status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone) under NAICS 315250.

Capability Summary A brief statement outlining your company's ability to manufacture and/or supply the requested firefighter apparel and perform the required embroidery.

Berry Amendment Verification

An explicit statement confirming your company’s ability to source and supply 100% Berry Amendment-compliant apparel for this requirement.

OCONUS Logistics Experience

A brief description of your experience and capability in handling OCONUS shipping and logistics, specifically to military installations in Europe/Italy.

Commerciality & Vehicles

Are these items available on existing GWACs, GSA Schedule contracts, or any other federal/defense-wide contracting vehicles? (If yes, please provide the contract number and details).

4. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted no later than 10.00 Central European Time on 10 June 2026 via email to

Daniela Pollano Contract Specialist NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center Sigonella Naval Regional Contracting Det Naples E-mail: daniela.pollano.ln@us.navy.mil

David Biggs Contracting Officer FLCSI, Contracting Det Naples 艃艄舿艀艁艂艅 C220ANA Branch Head david.a.biggs20.civ@us.navy.mil

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