PD USAFA Socks-210707.pdf

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Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Sock Kits Federal contract opportunity
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FY25_USAFA_Sock_Kits
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Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy

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This document is a Sources Sought notice for an upcoming competitive acquisition for United States Air Force Academy Sock Kits. The Air Force Academy issues clothing and uniform items, including sock kits, to cadets. The sock kits must be made in accordance with the attached specification, which details the salient characteristics for various types of socks including boot, physical training, and dress socks. The estimated annual quantities range from 350 to 500 kits in various sizes. Each kit consists of multiple pairs of different sock types. The government intends to solicit a firm-fixed price contract with a base period of up to one year and two annual option periods. The Buy American Act and Berry Amendment requirements will apply. A first article will be required. The government is seeking information from interested vendors, including their capability to produce similar items and source Berry Amendment compliant materials.

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USAFA Socks Salient Characteristics 7 July 2021

Socks, Boot, Defense Logistics Agency Coyote Brown, Heavyweight Description: Over the calf style, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture away from the skin, spandex yarns for calf and arch support, increased loft in toe and heel area for cushioning and blister prevention, nylon exterior yarn for durability, and antimicrobial silver yarn technology in the foot area for odor and bacteria reduction.

Socks, Boot, Defense Logistics Agency Coyote Brown, Lightweight Description: - Over the calf style, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture away from the skin, spandex yarns for calf and arch support, nylon exterior yarn for durability, and antimicrobial silver yarn technology in the foot area for odor and bacteria reduction.

Socks, Physical Training, White, Crew Description: Crew style, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture away from the skin, spandex yarns for arch support, increased loft in toe and heel area for cushioning and blister prevention, nylon yarn exterior for durability, and antimicrobial silver yarn technology in the foot area for odor and bacteria reduction.

Socks, Physical Training, White, Ankle Description: Ankle-Length, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture away from the skin, spandex yarns for arch support, increased loft in toe and heel area for cushioning blister prevention, nylon yarn exterior for durability, and antimicrobial silver yarn technology in the foot area for odor and bacteria reduction.

Socks, Dress, Black, Medium Weight Description: Calf length made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture from the skin, nylon exterior yarns for durability, also with added yarn density in the heel and toe area for cushioning and blister prevention.

Socks, Dress, Black, Lightweight Description: Calf length, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture from the skin, nylon exterior yarns for durability

Sock, Ski, White Description: Over the calf style, made from synthetic or synthetic/wool blended yarns for wicking moisture away from the skin, spandex yarns for calf and arch support, increased loft throughout the sock cushioning, and blister prevention and added warmth, nylon exterior yarn for durability.

Each kit consists of:

8 pairs of summer boot socks (lightweight) 8 pairs of winter boot socks (heavyweight) 2 pairs of ski socks 5 pairs of physical training crew socks 5 pairs of physical training ankle socks 8 pairs of lightweight dress socks.

Kits must be packed into vacuum sealed plastic to minimize storage volume.

Vacuum sealed kits should then be bulk packed into boxes by size for shipping.

Socks, Boot, Defense Logistics Agency Green, Heavyweight
Socks, Boot, Defense Logistics Agency Green, Lightweight
Socks, Physical Training, White, Crew
Socks, Physical Training, White, Ankle
Socks, Dress, Black, Medium Weight
Socks, Dress, Black, Lightweight
Sock, Ski, White
Each kit consists of:
Kits must be packed into a 12½” x 14½” x 16½” Box.

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