99--Importation of Silk Cocoons and Post-Cocoon Processing.

I.BACKGROUND: Product Manager - Soldier Protective Equipment (PM-SPE) is seeking sources within the United States who have the ability to import silk cocoons and conduct post-cocoon processing to produce silk yarns. The production of silk yarns (from the imported silk cocoons) is desired for use in manufacturing Berry Amendment compliant, personal protective equipment. -THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY and should not be construed as a commitment by the government for any actual procurement of materials or services. -THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION and no contracts will be awarded for this effort at this time. -RESPONSES TO THIS REQUEST ARE NOT OFFERS and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. II.SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Responses to this Sources Sought Request shall include the following: a. Company Name, Street Address, Point of Contact Information (name, e-mail address, phone number) b. Information on the vendor's current contracts, such as GSA or other Government agency contracts under which the required items / services could be purchased. c. Information of vendor's past performance on recent, relevant contracts. d. Discussion of vendor's capability to import silk cocoons and conduct post-cocoon processing. e. If available, vendor shall provide: Vendor Cage Code and NAICS code. f. Vendor shall identify, if they are small or large business. g. Submission format: Written response (PDF or WORD Document), not to exceed five (5) pages. III. Point of Contact: Ms. Karen Gibson, karen.gibson2.civ@us.army.mil, (Contract Specialist) IV. Respond By: Please respond by submitting your information to the e-mail address listed above (Section III.) by 1:00PM EST, July 14, 2011.