Importation of Silk Cocoons and Post-Cocoon Processing.

I.BACKGROUND: Product Manager - Soldier Protective Equipment (PM-SPE) is seeking sources within the United States who have the ability to import silk cocoons and conduct post-cocoon processing to produce silk yarns. The production of silk yarns (from the imported silk cocoons) is desired for use in manufacturing Berry Amendment compliant, personal protective equipment.
-THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY and should not be construed as a commitment by the government for any actual procurement of materials or services.
-THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION and no contracts will be awarded for this effort at this time.
-RESPONSES TO THIS REQUEST ARE NOT OFFERS and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement.

II.SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Responses to this Sources Sought Request shall include the following:
a. Company Name, Street Address, Point of Contact Information (name, e-mail address, phone number)
b. Information on the vendor's current contracts, such as GSA or other Government agency contracts under which the required items / services could be purchased.
c. Information of vendor's past performance on recent, relevant contracts.
d. Discussion of vendor's capability to import silk cocoons and conduct post-cocoon processing.
e. If available, vendor shall provide: Vendor Cage Code and NAICS code.
f. Vendor shall identify, if they are small or large business.
g. Submission format: Written response (PDF or WORD Document), not to exceed five (5) pages.

III. Point of Contact: Ms. Karen Gibson, karen.gibson2.civ@us.army.mil, (Contract Specialist)

IV. Respond By: Please respond by submitting your information to the e-mail address listed above (Section III.) by 1:00PM EST, July 14, 2011.