Full Dress Hats with Pom Pom

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes, only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from all businesses capable of performing the required services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. This notice will close 07 October 2011 at 0700 AM EST.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, has an anticipated requirement to procure Full Dress Hats with Pom Pom and Chain in various sizes, in accordance with military specifications (attached).

Respondents shall provide a full description of their capability to meet the anticipated requirement. Feedback on this requirement is encouraged.

The anticipated NAICS is 315991 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees.

Interested respondents should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) clearly demonstrating the firm's ability to perform the services listed. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. Please review the requirements listed below. At a minimum, the package shall address the following:

1. Title of the requirement, Company Name, Address, and POC.

2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number/CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small business status to include small business type(s)/certification(s) such as: SDB, 8a, HubZone, SDVOB, etc.

3. Prior/current experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last five years. Statements should describe the dollar value, indicate whether your firm acted as the prime or subcontractor, list a customer Point of Contact with phone number, and provide description of the experience and how the referenced experience relates to the services described herein.

4. State the lead time (days) necessary for your firm to begin performance after award.