Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Footlockers

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Solicitation number
FY25_USAFA_Footlockers
Agency
Air Force Academy Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
316990 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
PSC
8460 Luggage
Place of performance
Usaf Academy, Colorado, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking sources for the upcoming competitive acquisition of USAFA Footlockers. The footlockers must be manufactured in accordance with the provided specification PD 0001 Footlocker 230410, which outlines detailed requirements for size, color, and construction. The estimated annual quantity is 1,100 footlockers, with delivery to USAFA in Colorado. This acquisition will be subject to the Buy American Act, and the Berry Amendment may apply to certain components. The Government will not provide Government Furnished Material, and a first article will be required. The contract will be firm-fixed price with a base period of up to one year and two annual option periods.

This is not a set-aside acquisition. The Government is requesting information from interested vendors, including their past experience in producing similar items, ability to source Berry Amendment compliant materials, and whether the 35 lb. Tet-Printed Paper contains cotton. Responses to the market research questions and a short capabilities statement should be provided via email to the Contracting Office POCs by May 6, 2024.

Notice text

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 Footlocker requirement. 

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) issues footlockers as a mandatory item to cadets upon their arrival at USAFA. The footlockers must be made in accordance with the attached specification PD 0001 Footlocker 230410. The estimated quantity of footlockers ordered per year is 1,100.

The Buy American Act will apply to this acquisition. The Berry Amendment may apply to certain components of the end product based off market research results. If it is determined the Berry Amendment will apply, this will be stated in the solicitation once posted. The Government will not provide Government Furnished Material (GFM); the contractor will be responsible for procuring all materials to manufacture the footlockers.

A first article will be required in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 Alt 1. 

The Government intends to solicit a firm-fixed price contract with a base period of up to one year and two annual option periods.

Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. Footlockers shall be palletized with a weight limit not to exceed 200 pounds. Delivery must occur in multiple shipments, with no more than one shipment per day, during a week specified each July. 

Please indicate interest in this upcoming acquisition using the interested vendors listing associated with this notice. Answers to the following market research questions and a short capabilities statement would also be appreciated via email to the Contracting Office POCs listed below.

  1. Has your company produced similar items in the past and in similar quantities as requested above?
  2. Does your company have previous experience sourcing Berry Amendment compliant materials?
  3. Based off the specifications attached, does the 35 lb. Tet-Printed Paper contain cotton? If so, does the value of the cotton make up more than 10% of the value of the end product?

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
PD 0001 Footlocker 230410.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
FY25 US Air Force Academy Cadet Footlockers Award Award Notice
FY25 US Air Force Academy Cadet Footlockers Latest solicitation Solicitation
Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Footlockers This notice · Original Pre-Solicitation

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