SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE – NESO ITEMS LONG TERM CONTRACT

FSCs: 8475 – Speclizd Flight Clth

NAICS Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of assisting with and overseeing the production and delivery of the items below, as well as continuing the effort to find additional sources of supply for these items. All of the items are NESO materials that are subject to standard testing. The contractor is not required to be a manufacturer of the material, however, will be responsible for assuring that the material is produced and delivered in accordance with the terms of the subsequent contract and delivery orders.

The following Part Numbers are required:

1. PGC 91738 – Visor, Flyer’s, Helmet, 04D11873-5

2. PGC 03349 – Helmet, Flyer’s, 81D5330-17; D5330-17

3. PGC 34703 – Strap, Assembly, Chin, 8B104-1; G026-1279; 10333342

4. PGC 33123 – Belt, Individual, Equ, 7200-26127; 7220-25107; 7220US-26127; 4306-3-4; 4305-3-4

5. PGC 34624 – Fastener, Tape, Hook, SJ3526GRY2ADH; SJ3526GRY2ADH

6. PGC 03481 – Cap, Cold Weather, MIL-DTL-32724; MFCAP01; MC/PD 04-2011

7. PGC 36611 – Fixed Thigh Extended, LBT 0373-6S

8. PGC 35861 – Strap, Harness, Should, LBT 0370D

9. PGC 02864 – Helmet, Ground, Troop, A12769-3

10. PGC 03541 – Overalls, Electrical, TCG40 BIB-M; ARC40-BIB-M; ARC40-BIB

11. PGC 38855 – Gloves, Chemical, Pro, BQF09-L; QUALATRILE

12. PGC 10000 – Jacket, Cold Weather, NAWC PD 4631-4-13; 3832AS171-4

13. PGC 03216 – Trouser, Anti-G, 261001-03 ; 8475PL1840085 ; 40470G-03

14. PGC N/A – Bag, Weapon, Equipment, LBT-1933D

15. PGC 32691 – Hydration Bladder System, 2-6-0890; 1726-NGC-2

16. PGC 12599 – Suspenders, Individual, HG-VS-A-MS-FCCA

17. PGC 91808 – Cord, Fiberous, PIA-C-5040; 4020PL1875484; MILC5040; PIA-C-5040-Tyll-400LB-FG504; PIA-C-5040-3; M5040-3

18. PGC 36669 – Dual, Visor Assembly, 74D2682-4

19. PGC 36614 – Pocket, Ammunition, M, LBT-9020A-BK

20. PGC 10564 – Spectacle, Laser Protective, 31-80166

21. PGC 10560 – Case, Shotgun Ammuni, LBT-6060A-BK

22. PGC 04011 – T-Shirt, Athlete’s Tan, A-A59791

23. PGC 12340 – Cloth, Duck, CV4N60; 100401

24. PGC 04183 – Gloves, Flyers, FQ/PD 09-02B; 10425958

25. PGC 11943 – Sheet, Bed, A-A-1433C

26. PGC 00133 – Mitten Shells, Cold Weather, 286114-0014-M; 243270

27. PGC 12235 – Flag, Safety, SFKV18-30

28. PGC N/A – Pouch, Medical, LBT-0250F

29. PGC 12898 – Cloth, Flannel, 50-12-0002; F-FLANNEL-NATURAL 1212

30. PGC 12865 – Carrier, Self-Protection Club, MGBH8021-BK

31. PGC 12846 – Carrier, Chemical Mace Cartridge, MGMK4P01-BK

32. PGC 12877 – Bag, Ammunition, MGM9P2X1-BK

33. PGC 11949 – Webbing, Textile, PIA-W-4088; 8305PL0764547

34. PGC 90231 – Fastener Tape, Pile, A-A-55126

35. PGC 17560 – Streamer, Warning, NAS1091-63

36. PGC 00331 – Coveralls, Men’s, A-A-55178; MIL-C-2202; 8405PL1594503

37. PGC 00968 – Helmet, Flight Deck Crewman’s, MIL-H-81735; 10792G-02; 8415PL1217862; 8415PL1501301

38. PGC 10141 – Apron, Utility, A-A-60080; 8415-00-082-6108; 8415PL1059079

39. PGC 10159 – Cap, Disposable, UU-C-450

40. PGC 32212 – Pennant, Award, 16696SH241; MIL-F-2692

41. PGC N/A – Lens, Goggles, Nuclear, E126600

42. PGC 90165 – Needle, Upholsterer’s, A-A-55066

43. PGC 02540 – Liner, Absorbent, Flying Helmet, 70360-10; 8475PL0762674

44. PGC 10404 – Cup, Water Canteen, MIL-C-43761; 11655983

45. PGC 90449 – Pad, Flight Deck Crewman’s Helmet, 8415-00-178-6830; MIL-H-81735; 001786830; 8415PL1697889

46. PGC 36727 – Filed Pack, 8465-00-205-3493; NFES 0744; 5100-214

47. PGC 10133 – Suspenders, Trousers, 8440-00-221-0852; MIL-S-10926

48. PGC 00531 – Gloves, Men’s and Women’s, A-A-55075; 841500332TS

49. PGC 32037 – Pennant, Signal, 16696SH2B; MIL-F-2692

50. PGC 90051 – Needle, Upholsterer’s, A-A-55066

51. PGC 90206 – Thread, A-A-52094; 8310PL2186418

52. PGC 17291 – Mitten Shells, Men’s, A-A-50379

53. PGC 31076 – Flag, Individual, 5-NAV-6; MIL-F-2692

54. PGC 17284 – Tag, Identification, Personnel, A-A-55305; 8465002424804

55. PGC 10638 – Whistle, Ball, 8465-00-254-8803; A-A-55106; 8465PL0789917

56. PGC 90174 – Tape, Textile, A-A-52071; 70000817

57. PGC 17264 – Necklace, Personnel Identification Tag, 8465-00-261-6629; A-A-55245; 8465-0042; DEF(AUST)8920; 8465002616629

58. PGC 10265 – Mitten Inserts, Flyer’s, A-A-59515

59. PGC 00559 – Gloves, Rubbers, Industrial, MIL-STL-32066; 8415PL1059080

60. PGC 90079 – Cloth, Cheesecloth, KW.0023.0.14800; 8305PL0882763; 06-665-17

61. PGC 00542 – Gloves, Welder’s, 4097-L; A-A-50022

62. PGC 10195 – Gloves, Men’s, A-A-50016; A-A-50016-SZUNIVERSAL; 8415PL1593700

63. PGC 00783 – Undershirt, Extreme Cold Weather, A-A-50383; MIL-U-17611

64. PGC 12530 – Leather, Cattlehide, MILP24293; 11/64 IN THK

65. PGC 00416 – Apron, Toxicological Agents Protective, MIL-A-2334; 8415PL0760391

66. PGC 17197 – Blanket, Bed, A-A-55188; TYIGRBSZ2 ARMY

67. PGC 11156 – Cloth, Coated, MIL-C-10799; TY 1CL 3

68. PGC 31269 – Flag, Signal, 5-1-458; MIL-F-2692

69. PGC 11276 – Cloth, Laminated, A-A-55308

70. PGC 19139 – Cloth, Felt, C-F-206

71. PGC 19283 – Cloth, Satin, AMS-C-9084; SAE AMS-C-; 9084CL2TY8A; AMS-C-9084

72. PGC 00312 – Undershirt, Men’s, A-A-50013; MIL-U-44096

73. PGC 02456 – Anti-G Garment, Cutaway, CSU13BPSR; MIL-DTL-83406D; CSU-13B/P; 71380; CSU-13B/PASR; 475PL0326674

74. PGC 01490 – Footwear Covers, Disposable, 8430-00-580-1205; A-A-50391; 8430PL0762443; 8430PL1383752

75. PGC 00464 – Coveralls, Disposable, 8415-00-601-0797; A-A-50358

76. PGC 01086 – Shield, Flight Deck Crewman’s, MIL-H-81735; MIL-H-81735; 006017056

77. PGC 17249 – Kit Bag, Flyer’s, 54330-22; 8460-00-606-8366; MIL-K-41835; 8460PL2120548; MIL-K1835

78. PGC 10318 – Bag, Drinking Water Storage, WTR-4000-00; MILB8571; MIL-B-8571D

79. PGC 31211 – Flag, National, DDD-F-416

80. PGC 01902 – Boots, Firemen’s, A-A-50371B-7; A-A-50371B

81. PGC 10365 – Case, Maintenance Equipment, Small Arms, MIL-C-43737; 22W109; 8465-00-781-9564; RWT-905-OD; 711419711109; M7080-073010

82. PGC 10310 – Bag, Flyer’s Helmet, D2207; A-A-551112; 01C-70D2207; 415233SP; 70D2207; 70D2207-3; 955600423800; BG9003; PHB-2020; 10188717; 8415PL0789766

83. PGC 00493 – Drawers, Extreme Cold Weather, A-A-50378; MIL-D-15390

84. PGC 00729 – Smock, General Purpose, A-A-55123

85. PGC 00507 – Gloves, Chemical and Oil Protective, A-A-50370; B137714R-10

86. PGC 10205 – Gloves, Barbed Tape-Wire Handler’s, A-A-50054

87. PGC 10463 – Lanyard, Equipment Carrying, 8465-00-965-1705; A-A-55120; MILL1028

88. PGC 19189 – Felt, Strip, C-F-206; 8305PL1391066

89. PGC 90099 – Cloth, Plain Weave, AMS-C-9084; CG110J05B; MIL-C-9084

90. PGC 22229 – Frame Assembly, R04001-00

91. PGC 22230 – Seal, Visor, R04437-00

92. PGC 17407 – Hood, Disposable, 710

93. PGC 29217 – Lens Protector, Flash Blindness Go, R03097-00

94. PGC 29218 – Lens Assembly, Right Side, R04911-00

95. PGC 32796 – Adaption Kit, Flash B, R04807-00

96. PGC 22313 – Bracket, Dual Connector, R04500-00

97. PGC 29219 – Lens Assembly, Front Left, R04964-00

98. PGC 22297 – Bracket, Electrical Connector, G022-0028-01

99. PGC 10344 – Canteen, Water, 8465-01-115-0026; MIL-C-43103

100. PGC 29262 – Lens Holder Assembly, R04554-00

101. PGC 29263 – Press-To-Enter Repair, R04553-00

102. PGC 17815 – Hood, Extreme Cold Weather, CEW2525; MIL-H-29101

103. PGC 01852 – Gloves, Electrical Worker’s, ASTM D-120-87

104. PGC 22199 – Housing, Visor Assem, 79D4709-3

105. PGC 02548 – Lining, Helmet, Shock Absorbing, 85D7082-1

106. PGC 15378 – Belt, High Visibility, 26BVF-13; PD YAGC 89-4

107. PGC 21568 – Chaplain’s, Kit, LMC2F89

108. PGC 02400 – Seal, Wait, Flyer’s Antiexposure Coveralls, 175AS101-4; 8475PL0765424; 8475PL0908907; CLB112-4

109. PGC 20201 – Snap Link, Mountain Piton, A-A-50041

110. PGC 10000 – Goggles, Sun, Wind and Dust, 43914; 846500016

111. PGC 34739 – Yarn, 156416-0008; 8310PL0883051

112. PGC 21488 – Earcup, Flyers Helmet, 89C7735-1; 8224LX; 8475PL0908976; 8475PL1697313

113. PGC 03999 – Gloves, Leather, 6170-5; MTDC-918 SZ-XL; NFES 1297

114. PGC 30611 – Cloth, Twill, 350-061-4-YD; 70400000623

115. PGC 96274 – Coveralls, Tyvek, GEN-24165; 44428

116. PGC 02516 – Modification Kit, Helmet, 90B7948-4; GW 9135-04; 90B7948-4; 10203169; 8475PL0766806

117. PGC 91018 – Receiver, Bayonet, LH, 94D8975-1

118. PGC 21681 – Whistle, Dual Tone, 9902-0000; EFF6705; FOX 40

119. PGC 21781 – Helmet, Battle, MK7, 96D9793-1

120. PGC 34401 – Hood, Fireman’s, PAC-IX GOLD; VPR/PBI-215DLA

121. PGC 02648 – Liner, Helmet, 95122A; 8475PL0768474

122. PGC 28816 – Club, Self-Protection, F21FE; 52413; F21E

123. PGC 27421 – Visor, Tangs, 620532-01-00; 10324750; 8475PL1398581

124. PGC 91016 – Visor, 25 Percent Patch Modified, 620530-3-04; 10324745; 8475PL0767534

125. PGC 02806 – Coveralls, Fuel Handlers, 3626; 8415PL1593693

126. PGC 32307 – Tent, E-Z UP 10X10; LL-H56-9246

127. PGC 28717 – Training Aid, Baton, ASP07200

128. PGC 28719 – Pad, Striking Shield, ASP07102

129. PGC 02990 – Inserts, Enhanced Small Arms, CO/PD 04-19H; 28340-XS; 300-0153-001; CO/PD 04-10

130. PGC 32827 – Cover, Visor, Flyer’s Helmet, 620512-01-00; 10203467; 125427-1

131. PGC 37511 – Lanyard, Safety Equipment Carryin, GEMTECH TRL

132. PGC 35974 – Roller, Tent Door SP, 123-6225928 ITEM 60; LL-H84-1038

133. PGC 29000 – Sling, 3 Point Combat Assault SYS, AF-4111BLK; ATSSBLK

134. PGC 29295 – Hood, Cold Weather, A-A-55119

135. PGC 35298 – Liner, Large, Aircraft, G026-1248-05; 10398056; G026-1248-02

136. PGC 03126 – Parka, Wet Weather, 370N-GRN-XXS; 1-NCTRF-05

137. PGC 38826 – Visor, Fitting Template, 620539-01-00

138. PGC 03129 – Helmet, Advanced Combat, 268-05; 05D11955-1; AS-500-S

139. PGC 03157 – Coveralls, Flyer’s Antiexposure, 3769AS101-9; 8402 SIZE 9; 8475PL1235448; 8475PL1781710; 3769AS100

140. PGC 30791 – Stake, Hold-Down Tent, 104832

141. PGC 03168 – Coveralls, Utility, A-A-55316; MIL-C-31003

The Contractor will be responsible for:

· Production Oversight: Ensuring that the NESO materials are produced in accordance with the applicable specifications and quality control standards. This includes monitoring the production process, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise, and verifying that the finished products meet all requirements.

· Quality Assurance: Implementing and maintaining a robust quality assurance program to ensure that all materials meet the required standards. This includes conducting inspections, tests, and audits throughout the production process.

· Supply Chain Management: Managing the supply chain from raw materials to finished products, including sourcing, procurement, and logistics.

· Delivery: Ensuring that the materials are delivered to the designated locations as specified in any resultant delivery orders. It is estimated that the standard leadtime for delivery will be 350 days after the issuance of an order.

· Source Identification: Assisting in identifying and qualifying additional sources of supply for these materials. This includes conducting market research, evaluating potential suppliers, and providing samples of material for Government testing.

· Documentation: Maintaining accurate and complete records of all production and delivery activities.

· Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Important Notes:

· The Contractor is not required to be a direct manufacturer of the NESO materials.

· The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the material, regardless of the manufacturing source, is produced and delivered in accordance with the terms of any subsequent contract and delivery orders.

· The Government may require the Contractor to perform testing and inspection of materials at the Contractor's facilities or at the manufacturer's facilities.

· Under any resultant solicitation, offerors may be required to provide samples of proposed NESO and/or letters of commitment from the manufacturers of the NESO with either a Government test report showing that the cloth meets the requirements or a full test report from a certified laboratory to demonstrate this.

· Under any resultant solicitations, offerors may be notified that awards will not be made on an “all-or-nothing” basis. In this case, offerors will not be required to provide all NESO items listed above and instead can provide only the NESO item it can successfully produce, source, and delivery. If this is listed in any resultant solicitation, multiple awards may be made under the solicitation.

· At this time, NESO quantities and a minimum and maximum dollar value have not been established. We are calling upon industry to tell us what their capabilities are, which will then help us establish a more firm requirement.

Please provide the following information:

· Business Name and Address:

· CAGE Code:

· Point of Contact (email and phone number):

· Number of employees per SAM.gov reporting:

· Business Type (manufacturer/dealer):

· Place(s) of performance:

· NOTE: The places of performance will be the manufacturing location for each cloth you are interested in and not the place of performance for distributors.

· Do you have experience with long-term Government contracts? If yes, please provide examples.

· Deliveries will be made to the DLA third party logistics (3PL) facility located in Lansing, Michigan. Is this acceptable?

· If you can provide pre-pricing for any of the above items, please list below along with a validity date.

· Would you prefer the Economic Price Adjustment clause be included in this procurement?

Please also provide the below additional information:

Capability Statement:

A detailed description of your company's experience and capabilities in managing the production and delivery of textile materials, specifically dress cloth or similar materials. Please provide a check next to the following if it applies to your company:

· Experience working with military specifications. If yes, please provide an example:

· Experience with Government standard testing and shade testing procedures for textiles. If yes, please provide an example:

· Experience in Government quality assurance and quality control processes for textile manufacturing. If yes, please provide an example:

· Experience in supply chain management, including sourcing, procurement, and logistics for textiles. If yes, please provide an example:

· Specific examples of past performance on similar projects, including contract numbers, brief descriptions of the work performed, and customer contact information (if possible). List below:

· A description of your company's ability to identify and qualify new sources of supply. If yes, please provide an example:

· Your company's capacity to manage multiple delivery orders simultaneously. If yes, please provide an example:

· NOTE: If your company does not manufacture the NESO item, please include as much information as possible in regards to the manufacturer’s abilities within your response.

Manufacturing Relationships:

· Describe your existing relationships with textile manufacturers (domestic and/or international).

· Do you have established agreements or partnerships with manufacturers? If so, please describe.

· What is your process for vetting and qualifying potential manufacturers?

Quality Control & Testing:

· Describe your quality control processes and procedures.

· Do you have in-house testing capabilities? If so, please describe the types of tests you can perform.

· Do you utilize third-party testing laboratories? If so, please provide the names and contact information of the laboratories you use.

Capacity & Scalability:

· Describe your company's capacity to manage large-scale production and delivery requirements. Please list your desired lead times for production, testing, and delivery.

· How would you scale your operations to meet potential surge requirements? Can you provide expedited timeframes if required, or at a premium cost?

· Would the Governent have to commit to a specific minimum per a given timeframe?

· Can you hold inventory (including at a price), or produce and/or procure everything only when ordered?

Suggestions:

· Provide any recommendations on industry standards and commercial best practices related to the production, supply, and delivery of textile materials. If you have an alternative suggestion/solution for meeting our desired goals, please describe here.

· Please disclose any concerns, limitations, or potential performance problems below:

Contract Preferences:

· What contract type(s) would you find most suitable for this type of effort and why?

· What is your preference on length of contract, and contract option periods?

· What is your preferred lead time? If there are different lead times for different types of cloths, please list.

Submission Instructions: Interested businesses should submit questions AND responses electronically to jessica.reilly.shields@dla.mil no later than the date and time specified in the General Information section of this sources sought notice.

DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice.