Sources_Sought_Notice_-_Tin_Pin_Buttons.pdf

I. Introduction.

This sources sought announcement is issued as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having interest in and the resources to support a requirement for the Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC) Program; it is not to be construed as an obligation on the part of Washington Headquarters Services/Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD). The VWC Program is authorized to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War by thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, by providing them with Commemoration flags and other support insignia from officially designated Commemorative Partners. The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 453220 Gift, Novelty, & Souvenir Stores.

Please see the specifications listed in section IV Specifications.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals or quotations; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

This acquisition has an estimated amount of $1,000,000.00.

II. Instructions.

Interested businesses having the capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements may submit capability statements via email to Contract Specialist, Stephenie Charlot @ stephenie.w.charlot.civ@mail.mil Also, offerors may email questions regarding this sources sought notice before the receiving date/time of capabilities statements.

Responses must be submitted not later than Wednesday, March 26, 2015, 1:00 PM (Eastern).

Capability statements will not be returned.

Please provide the following information:

1. DUNS and CAGE Code Number.

2. Company name and address.

3. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email.

4. NAICS codes associated with the company.

5. Socio-economic categories associated with the company (i.e., SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.)

6. Identify contracts your company has been awarded under 453220 Gift, Novelty, & Souvenir Stores. Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov.

7. Recommended/suggested NAICS codes for this effort.

8. Identify if your company has any pre-existing contract vehicles and contract number for similar supplies.

9. Point of Contact, phone number, and emails of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses.

mailto:stephenie.w.charlot.civ@mail.mil

III. Specifications.

1. SPECIFICATIONS. Produce and deliver shipment of the VWC Program’s tin-pin buttons in accordance with (IAW) the following specifications for each BPA call order.

1.1 Dimensions and Design: Capability to provide the buttons IAW the dimensions in the following table:

Button Sizes and Descriptions 1.5” round button, full color with pin back 1.75” round button, full color with pin back 2.25” round button, full color with pin back 1.75” x 2.75” rectangle (portrait view), full color with pin back 2.75” x 1.75” rectangle (landscape view), full color with pin back

1.2 Design images for each BPA call order.

a. Buttons shall be full color IAW with the design sample images.

b. Buttons shall have a pin back for attaching to clothing.

c. Buttons shall include a Mylar cover or equivalent material over the color image.

1.3 Packaging. Pack the tin-pin buttons to prevent damage IAW the following:

a. Buttons shall be packed in a clear plastic bag to prevent damage and provide for easy handling.

b. Each package shall contain 100 buttons and be secured (through a sliding or zip seal, or use of a twist-tie or tape). If a package contains a different quantity than 100 buttons, a card at least 3” x 5” shall be placed in the bag, with the number of items in the bag.

IV. Conclusion

WHS appreciates your assistance with this market research and emphasizes that this is for planning purposes only. This is not an invitation for bid, request for proposal or other solicitation and in no way obligates WHS to award a contract. The sole intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain capabilities for set-aside and procurement planning purposes. No payment will be made for responses. Respondents should clearly mark any proprietary information submitted in response to this sources sought.