Sources Sought 01004 V2.docx

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Troop Support 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111-5092

IN REPLY

REFER TO

DLA Troop Support- FQBC (Amina Sheikh) February 4th, 2025 SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice Item: Coveralls, Disposable (Tyvek)

PGC: 01004

Lead NSN: 8415-01-687-2583 (PN: TY122SWHMD002500, TY122SWHLG002500, TY122SWHXL002500, TY122SWH2X002500, TY122SWH3X002500, TY122SWH4X002500, TY122SWH5X002500, TY122SWH6X002500, TY122SWH7X002500)

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

This source sought notice is intended to gather information regarding fulfillment of the Coveralls, Disposable (Tyvek). The DLA Troop Support requires input from industry to formulate its acquisition strategy regarding how many contracts will be necessary, the length of the contract(s), and what type/how many companies are interested in competing for the requirement. Your firm’s response to the questionnaire will help the Government determine an appropriate term for the contract(s) based on the current capabilities of the industry.

The DLA Troop Support will seek to procure the following item(s):

Item: Coveralls, Disposable (Tyvek)

PGC: 01004

Lead NSN: 8415-01-687-2583 (PN: TY122SWHMD002500, TY122SWHLG002500, TY122SWHXL002500, TY122SWH2X002500, TY122SWH3X002500, TY122SWH4X002500, TY122SWH5X002500, TY122SWH6X002500, TY122SWH7X002500) In accordance with DFARS 225.7002-1(a)(1)(vii), the Berry Amendment will apply to all fabric used in the production of the Coveralls, Disposable (Tyvek). However, the Berry Amendment will not otherwise apply to the Coveralls, Disposable (Tyvek) as an end item because the Coveralls are not considered clothing but rather Personal Protective Equipment.

The Buy American Act (BAA) price preference will apply.

1. Will your firm provide a domestic end product as defined at DFARS 225.003?

2. Please identify your source of end item manufacturing and, if other than you, please specify the actual location of end item manufacturing:

3. Please identify your source of component supplies and their location of manufacturing:

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 this in mind, please review the specification for above listed item(s) and answer the questions on the attached pages. The answers you provide will remain confidential. Please return this survey to Amina Sheikh at amina.sheikh@dla.mil, by Monday February 24, 2025, 3:00 PM Local Philadelphia, PA time.

NOTE: This is a MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL. Please review the following pages and provide current market prices.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Government Requirement:

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

PGC: 01004 – Coveralls, Disposable (Tyvek) Unit of Issue: CASE (CS) (25 EA) Lead NSN: 8415-01-687-2583 (PN: TY122SWHMD002500, TY122SWHLG002500, TY122SWHXL002500, TY122SWH2X002500, TY122SWH3X002500, TY122SWH4X002500, TY122SWH5X002500, TY122SWH6X002500, TY122SWH7X002500)

Quantity/CS

*PLEASE SEE ATTACHED TARIFF WITH FORECASTED DEMAND FOR SIZES.

Notes:

1. Delivery Destination:

VSTG - Peckham - Lancing, MI DoDAAC: UY0157 OCIE - North Peckham Inc.

5408 W. Grand River Ave. Bldg. B Lansing, MI 48906

2. FOB Destination

3. Inspection/Acceptance at Origin

Please provide as much insight/information as possible on the following questions to the best of your knowledge at this point in time:

1. Company Identification and Contact Information Company Name:

Company Address:

Company Main Phone Number:

Company CAGE:

Point of Contact #1 Name:

Title/Position:

Phone:

Email:

Point of Contact #2 Name:

Title/Position:

Phone:

Email:

2. Company Description:

a. Business size (Large or Small)?

NOTE: NAICS Code is 315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing; Small Business being defined as a firm that employs less than 600 people)

b. If you are a Manufacturer, are you planning to submit an offer on this solicitation? (Y/N) ________

1) If no, why?

2) If yes, what is the manufacturing address/ Place of Performance:

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? ____________

3. Commerciality:

a. Is the item commercial or modified commercial in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101? For example: is the item of a type used by the general public; sold or offered for sale to the general public? Is the modification of a type available in the commercial marketplace? (Y/N)

FAR 2.101 - Commercial item means

(1) Any item, other than real property, that is of a type customarily used by the general public or by non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes, and-

(i) Has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or

(ii) Has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public;

(2) Any item that evolved from an item described in paragraph (1) of this definition through advances in technology or performance and that is not yet available in the commercial marketplace, but will be available in the commercial marketplace in time to satisfy the delivery requirements under a Government solicitation;

(3) Any item that would satisfy a criterion expressed in paragraphs(1) or (2) of this definition, but for-

(i) Modifications of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace; or

(ii) Minor modifications of a type not customarily available in the commercial marketplace made to meet Federal Government requirements. Minor modifications means modifications that do not significantly alter the nongovernmental function or essential physical characteristics of an item or component, or change the purpose of a process. Factors to be considered in determining whether a modification is minor include the value and size of the modification and the comparative value and size of the final product. Dollar values and percentages may be used as guideposts, but are not conclusive evidence that a modification is minor;

(4) Any combination of items meeting the requirements of paragraphs(1), (2), (3), or (5) of this definition that are of a type customarily combined and sold in combination to the general public;

(5) Installation services, maintenance services, repair services, training services, and other services if-

(i) Such services are procured for support of an item referred to in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this definition, regardless of whether such services are provided by the same source or at the same time as the item; and

(ii) The source of such services provides similar services contemporaneously to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government;

(6) Services of a type offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on established catalog or market prices for specific tasks performed or specific outcomes to be achieved and under standard commercial terms and conditions. For purposes of these services-

(i) "Catalog price" means a price included in a catalog, price list, schedule, or other form that is regularly maintained by the manufacturer or vendor, is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers, and states prices at which sales are currently, or were last, made to a significant number of buyers constituting the general public; and

(ii) "Market prices" means current prices that are established in the course of ordinary trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain and that can be substantiated through competition or from sources independent of the offerors.

(7) Any item, combination of items, or service referred to in paragraphs(1) through (6) of this definition, notwithstanding the fact that the item, combination of items, or service is transferred between or among separate divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor; or

(8) A nondevelopmental item, if the procuring agency determines the item was developed exclusively at private expense and sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple State and local governments or to multiple foreign governments.

b. If the answer to (a) is No, does your firm deal in commercial products that would be comparable to the item required and/or can they be used in lieu of the item? If so, could you provide examples?

c. Are you aware of commercial items available in the marketplace that you could manufacture with minor modification to meet government requirements?

4. Item Required:

a. Is the item made of any type of material that is a major cost driver? (Y/N)

For example, the item is made of {list major materials: i.e. leather, nylon, etc.}

b. What is the minimum number of cases (25 EA) of coveralls that your company must manufacture per month to remain sustainable? _______________

1) What is your proposed unit price for the coveralls at the minimum production rate? (price per case)

c. What is the optimal quantity your company would like to manufacture in one month? (cases per month) _______________

1) What is your proposed unit price for the coveralls at your company’s optimal production rate? (price per case) $_______________

d. What is the maximum number of coveralls your company can manufacture in one month (assuming materials and component are available) without incurring additional costs? (cases per month) _______________

1) Is the maximum monthly production quantity based on the item in question or is the maximum monthly production quantity based on your total manufacturing capacity?

2) What is your proposed unit price for the coveralls at the maximum production rate? (price per case)

e. The Government anticipates issuing the solicitation for a period of 30 days, is 30 days enough time for your firm to produce and submit Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) from each place of performance made in accordance with the applicable purchase description? (Y/N)

1) If no, how many days are necessary to be able to submit PDMs with your proposal? _______________ days

2) What is the reason your company cannot produce and submit PDMs in 30 days?

f. Are there any known industrial base issues you are aware of with this item?

3. Delivery:

a. Can you deliver special measurements of the subject item to military customers throughout the US (direct vendor delivery) as well as to DLA’s 3PLs mentioned earlier? (Y/N)

b. The initial production lead time associated with this item is 180 days.

1) Is this realistic? (Y/N)

2) If not, what is the estimated initial production lead-time? _______________ days

3) If not, what is the estimated production lead-time for subsequent delivery orders? _______________ days

4) If the production lead times of 180 days is not realistic, why?

4. Pricing

a. On a FOB Destination basis, are you able to provide unit pricing for up to four (4) years? (Y/N)

1) If yes, please provide estimated prices for the next four (4) years:

Unit Price

2) If no, why? (ex: prices of xyz component are too volatile)

b. What is your estimated labor to material ratio? Labor: _______________ % / Material: _______________ %

c. Is pricing of the item stable or volatile? _______________

1) If volatile, why? _______________

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Lack of response will be interpreted as non-interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at amina.sheikh@dla.mil or the Contracting Officer, Robert Singley at robert.singley@dla.mil image1.png