The USAF Academy intends to solicit proposals for a contract to manufacture Pajamas IAW USAFA PD 34 TRW/SDCU 187, dated 29 October 2002. This is a synopsis for a commercial item using commercial procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Fabric for this requirement will meet the following standards: The fabric for the male pajamas shall be Batiste, fabric blend shall be 56% polyester and 35% cotton, color shall be light blue with trim in a darker blue color with white buttons. The fabric for the female pajamas shall be Batiste with a medium to heavy weight (between 6.0 ? 7.5 oz/sq yd), fabric blend shall be 65% polyester and 35% cotton, color shall be light blue with trim in a darker blue color with white buttons. The estimated quantities are 1860 pairs of male pajamas ranging from sizes Medium to XX-large and 468 pairs of female pajamas ranging from Small to Large. Delivery is FOB destination to USAF Academy CO. There will be a bid sample of the pajamas required with your proposal. The Request for Proposal will be available on or about 27 January 2003. The proposed solicitation is a 100% small business set aside. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded that will include a basic year commencing on or about 1 April 2003 with four (4) one-year options. The DFARS Clause at 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities apply to this solicitation. The solicitation and specifications will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) at www.eps.gov, which you download the solicitation. No hard copies will be available. All prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov/index.cfm. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 315211 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500. Woman-owned and small disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit offers. Any questions contact Sarah Drzemala, Contract Specialist, at 719-333-3587, FAX 719-333-9103, e-mail [email protected] or the contracting officer, Diana South, at 719-333-8650, e-mail [email protected]. Numbered Note 1.

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