Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Cadet Parade Uniforms

This notice is not a solicitation. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice for the upcoming competitive acquisition for the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Parade Uniform requirement. 

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) issues clothing and uniform items to cadets throughout their tenure at USAFA. The Parade Uniforms are part of the Cadet's clothing issue. These uniforms must be made in accordance with the attached USAFA Specifications. A first article will be required in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 Alt 1.  Bar codes will be required for these uniforms in compliance with Code 39 or UPC Bar Code.

The contractor will be responsible for procuring the fabric for each uniform item, with the exception of the Men’s and Women’s Parade Coats.  The Government will issue Government Furnished Material (GFM) to the contractor to manufacture the outer-shell of the Parade Coats.  The contractor will be responsible for providing try-on garments for this acquisition and they will become government property. 

The Buy American Act and Berry Amendment requirements will apply to this acquisition. 

The estimated  quantities per year for each item is as follows:
          
0001     Parade, Coat, Mens   900  EA          
0002     Parade, Coat, Wmns   340  EA          
0003     Parade, Bibbers, Unisex 3500     EA          

The draft specifications for each item are attached. 

Please indicate interest in this upcoming acquisition using the interested vendors listing associated with this notice. 

1. Has your company produced similar uniform items in the past? 
2. Does your company have previous experience sourcing Berry Amendment compliant materials?