Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W16XX90012261167
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
West Point, New York 10996, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis is seeking a Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy in West Point, NY. This pre-solicitation notice is a Sources Sought Notice designed to determine small business interest and capability in providing this specialized industrial machinery. The fabric spreader must have specific technical requirements, including the ability to handle 72-inch-wide tables, accommodate fabric rolls up to 68 inches wide and 250 pounds, and feature manual/automatic controls with advanced technological capabilities like Windows 11-based operating system and color touchscreen interfaces. The government will evaluate responses based on companies' ability to demonstrate technical competence, past performance, and capability to meet the detailed specifications. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit comprehensive capability statements by March 12, 2025, with the understanding that this notice is for information and planning purposes only.

The procurement is specifically set aside for small businesses, contingent upon receiving at least two qualified responses from small business concerns across various socioeconomic categories, including 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Business enterprises. The anticipated NAICS code is 333248 (Other Industrial Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees, and the procurement is structured as a total small business set-aside. While no specific award value is mentioned, the requirement indicates a continuing need for the fabric spreader, suggesting potential for long-term engagement. The system must be delivered fully assembled, ready to operate, and include basic training. Potential vendors should note that this is not a formal solicitation, and no compensation will be provided for response preparation, with submissions not being returned to respondents.

Notice text

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY.  The U.S. Government desires to procure a Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy - West Point, NYon a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought notice with information sufficient to support a set-aside.  Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside.  We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.  Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice.  The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder.  Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.  It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.  The anticipated NAICS code(s) is: 333248, Other Industrial Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees.

A continuing need is anticipated Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy - West Point, NY. Please view the details in the attachment. 

Files

File Type Posted
Sources Sought Notice - (MICC June 21) Fabric Spreader.docx DOCX document

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