This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for a Market Research ONLY to determine the availability of small business firms for a potential small business category type set-aside. NO AWARD will be made from this Sources Sought. Potential offerors having the skill, capabilities and bonding necessary to perform the described project are invited to provide information. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

The purpose of this NOTICE is to gain knowledge of potential small business sources to include small business in the following categories: Small Business, SBA Certified 8a, Certified HUB Zone, Woman Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for an Embroidery Machine at the 177th Fighter Wing, 400 Langley Road, Egg Harbor Twp., New Jersey. Firm's capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining to Set-Aside for Small Business or other set-aside category or to conduct as an Other Than Small Business Procurement. Other than small businesses may respond to this NOTICE in the event the market does not indicate SB interest, however, preference will be given to the SB categories listed above. The government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of available contractors.
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 313220, Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 EMP. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for the above project, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis.

ITEM DESCRIPTION:
CLIN 001: TFMXC1501/520WCT (STRETCH) TAJIMA 15-NDL 1-HD (HOOP KIT, WIDE CAP, STAND, SUPPLY KIT)
Tajima Single Head high-speed Bridge Embroidery Machine
15 needles, 1200spm, 17.5" x 20" Sewing Field; Tubular and Wide Cap frame sewing
STANDARD HOOPS: 12cm, 15cm, 18cm, 30 x 30 and 510 x 450 Plastic Tubular Hoops (2 each for increased production). WIDE CAP FRAMES: (2) 270 degree Cap Frames and Driver for hat embroidery (includes cap gauge for hooping). Beam sensor and new rotary tension system which indicates bobbin & thread breaks; 6.5" color LCD Panel can store 2 million stitches or 256 designs in memory 32" doorway needed to bring machine into your place** Stand, Basic Supply Kit, "or Equal"
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CLIN 002: L-ILEXILLUSTRATOR EXTREME TAJIMA DG/ML SOFTWARE BY PULSE PACKAGE
Illustrator provides several digitizing approaches, from traditional to more advanced techniques, for creating premium embroidery. Special Stith effects and advanced features give you the tools you need to create beautiful embroidery. 150 Pre-Selected Fonts and a collection from Hirsch of 1000 Pre-Selected Designs, Blank Device, "or Equal"

I InIncludes 5-LANMCLICB PULSE M-SERIES LICENSE FOR NEW DEVICES

TRAINING: Software and Decorated Apparel Training provided through our exclusive combination of Webinar and Classroom training.
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CLIN 003: Delivery Fee

 

Note: (1) If the decision is to Set-Aside this procurement for HUBZone Small Businesses, the contractor shall be required to perform in accordance to 13 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) SUBPART 126.700. (a) A qualified HUBZone Small Business receiving a HUBZONE contract for general construction must perform at least 15% of the contract either itself or through subcontracts with other qualified HUBZONE Small Business concerns.
Note: (2) If the decision is to Set-Aside this procurement for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, the contractor shall be required to perform in accordance to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting (b) states, "The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees."
Completion time for this project will be specified in the solicitation. If the contractor fails to complete the work within the specified number of days, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount specified in the contract.
If you can meet all of the requirements for this project and the information in the questionnaire, please respond to this source sought synopsis by emailing your information to 177 Contracting Office at [email protected] Response must be received no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, on 12 April 2017. Please submit the following information:
1. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) & Commercial & Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) (This information can be obtained from your SAM/CCR Registration.
2. Name of firm w/address, phone and fax number, and point of contact.
3. State if your company is a certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
4. Please indicate whether your firm will submit a bid for this project, if this project is set-aside for 8(a), HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business or other Small Business.
Firms responding to this sources sought announcement, who fail to provide ALL of the required information requested, may not be used to assist the Government in the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought announcement.

 

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