This announcement (FA7000-16-Q-0001) serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the United States Air Force Academy.  This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.  For the purpose of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 315220 and the size standard in number of employees is 500.    

The purpose of this notice is to identify potential sources that are capable and qualified to manufacture fleece blankets, comforters and sweatshirts/sweatpants with the stated specifications to the U.S. Air Force Academy.  All businesses capable of providing the fleece blankets, comforters and sweatshirts/sweatpants are invited to respond.  Interested small business vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable.  This will be a base year with one option, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed price contract.

Specification/Description of Requirements:

Fleece Blanket

IAW USAFA Purchase Description 183, dated 8 October 2015 (Atch 1)

Estimated Quantities per year - 1,085 ea

Comforter, Reversible

IAW USAFA Purchase Description 175, dated 8 October 2015 (Atch 2)

Estimated Quantities per year - 1,125 ea

Sweatshirts/Sweatpants

IAW USAF Purchase Description 185, Cadet Sweat Suit dated 7 April 2015 (Atch 3)

Estimated Quantities per year - Sweat Shirts - 1,460 ea

Estimated Quantities per year - Sweat Pants - 1,304 pr

All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program and DFARS 252-225-7012, Preference for certain domestic commodities, which is known as the Berry Amendment.

A first article will be required in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 Alt I.  A bar code sample will also be required which shall be in compliance with code 39 or UPC bar code.

Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840.

The specifications for this requirement are included.  

Interested businesses shall provide the following information:

•1.    Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address.

•2.    Business size status, e.g., 8(a), Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, small business, large business, etc.

•3.    Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to provide the fleece blankets, comforters and sweatshirts/sweatpants.

•4.    Answers to the following questions: (include questions below as applicable, otherwise delete. Add any questions specific to the acquisition not included below).

•a.       How long have you been in business?

•b.      What size business is your company?  How many employees do you have?

•c.       Have you provided this item in the past (manufactured Fleece Blankets, Comforters and Sweatpants/Sweatshirts) or similar type items?

•d.      How big is your facility?

•e.       What is your lead-time for manufacturing?  Is the fabric on hand or supplied just-in-time?

•f.       Have you ever performed Government contracts?

•g.      What are your payment/discount terms?

•h.      Are you a manufacturer or do you subcontract the work?

•i.        What are your commercial terms and conditions?

•j.        Are you in compliance with the Buy American Act?

•k.      Are you in compliance with the Berry Amendment?

•l.        Are you able to meet a base year with one option period?

This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein.  If your firm is capable and qualified to provide the fleece blankets, comforters and sweatshirts/sweatpants, send the required response via email to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement.  Responses are due no later than 30 November 2015, 4:00 p.m. Mountain time by e-mail.  Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Sharon Scheetz, Contracting Specialist, 719-333-8927 or [email protected] or the alternate point of contact, Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or [email protected].