Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Sock Kits
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FY25_USAFA_Sock_Kits
- Agency
- Air Force Academy Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315120 Apparel Knitting Mills
- Place of performance
- Usaf Academy, Colorado, United States
- Points of contact
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- Ronald Wilson ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil (715) 333-4761
- Danielle Hyde danielle.hyde.2@us.af.mil (719) 333-6645
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking sources for Sock Kits to be issued to cadets as part of their clothing and uniform requirements. The Sock Kits must be produced in accordance with the attached specification and comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. A firm-fixed price contract will be solicited with a base period of up to one year and two annual option periods. The government is requesting information from interested vendors, including their capability to produce similar items and source Berry Amendment compliant materials. Responses to market research questions and a capabilities statement should be submitted by May 6, 2024.
This acquisition is not set aside for any specific business type. The estimated annual quantities range from 350 to 500 Sock Kits in various sizes, each containing multiple pairs of boot, physical training, and dress socks. The government will not provide any government furnished materials, and a first article will be required. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the USAF Academy in Colorado.
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 Sock Kits requirement.
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) issues clothing and uniform items to cadets throughout their tenure at USAFA. The Sock Kits are part of the Cadet's clothing issue. The sock kits must be made in accordance with the attached specification PD USAFA Socks-210707.
The Buy American Act and Berry Amendment requirements will apply to this acquisition. The Government will not provide Government Furnished Material (GFM); the contractor will be responsible for procuring all materials to manufacture the sock kits.
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.
The estimated quantities per year for each item are:
- 0001 Sock Kit, Medium 350
- 0002 Sock Kit, Large 500
- 0003 Sock Kit, X Large 220
Each kit consists of:
- 8 pairs of summer boot socks (lightweight)
- 8 pairs of winter boot socks (heavyweight)
- 2 pairs of ski socks
- 5 pairs of physical training crew socks
- 5 pairs of physical training ankle socks
- 8 pairs of lightweight dress socks.
Kits must be individually packed into vacuum sealed plastic to minimize storage volume. Vacuum sealed kits should then be bulk packed into boxes by size for shipping. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840.
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.
- Has your company produced similar items in the past and in similar quantities as requested above?
- Does your company have previous experience sourcing Berry Amendment compliant materials?
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PD USAFA Socks-210707.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| US Air Force Academy Sock Kits | Award Notice | |
| US Air Force Academy Sock Kits | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Sock Kits | Pre-Solicitation |
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