Football Gear

This notice is not a solicitation. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice for football gear for the Air Force Academy. This Sources Sought Notice (FA7000-16-T-0093) is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine if there is football gear that meet the Buy American Act at DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000. All businesses capable of providing football gear are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis. 10 CONS/ LGCB is seeking potential sources who can manufacture Football gear that is Buy American compliant IAW DFARS 252.225-7001 and are equal in quality and function to Nike products. Football gear is considered commercially off-the-shelf items. The applicable NAICS Code is 339920. The size standard is 500 employees. All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School Football Gear Requirements: 0001 DRI-FIT OR EQUIV MATERIAL; SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT, BLACK, WICKING THREAD; NECK TAPE AROUND COLLAR; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, AF PREP LOGO (SEE ATTACHMENT) CENTER OF CHEST, ITEM NUMBER 727982-010, sizes MEDIUM - xxl, QTY 85 0002 DRI-FIT OR EQUIV MATERIAL; SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT, BLACK, WICKING THREAD; NECK TAPE AROUND COLLAR; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, THE "P" LOGO (SEE ATTACHMENT), ITEM NUMBER 727982-010, SIZES MEDIUM - XXL, QTY 122 0003 LIGHTWEIGHT DRI-FIT OR EQUIV MATERIAL; PRACTICE TIGHT FIT SHIRT (SHORT SLEEVE), FOUR WAY STRETCH FIT; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, CARBON OR ANTHRACITE, AF PREP LOGO (SEE ATTACHMENT) CENTER OF CHEST, ITEM NUMBER 728048-022 SIZES LARGE - XXL, QTY 97 0004 LIGHTWEIGHT DRI-FIT OR EQUIV MATERIAL; FOUR WAY STRETCH FIT; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, GAME TIGHT FIT SHIRT (SHORT SLEEVE), BLACK WITH CAMO SLEEVE, AF PREP LOGO (SEE ATTACHMENT) CENTER OF CHEST, ITEM NUMBER 749749, sizes MEDIUM - xxl, QTY 55 0005 BRUSHED POLYESTER DRI-FIT OR EQUIV MATERIAL; COMPRESSION FIT WITH MOCK NECK AND SLEEVE CUFFS; FLAT SEAMS; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, PRACTICE TIGHT FIT SHIRT (LONG SLEEVE), CARBON OR ANTHRACITE, TIGHT FITTING SHIRT THAT PLAYERS WILL WEAR UNDER SHOULDER PADS, item nubmer 704893-064, sizes medium - xxl, QTY 44 0006 DRI-FIT MAX; STRIATED FUSION TWILL FABRIC, THERMAL SESH LOWER LEG BACK PANEL, COMPRESSION FIT, COLD WEATHER LEGGING, WHITE, ITEM NUMBER 704892-100, sizes MEDIUM - xxl, QTY 56 0007 CIRCULAR KNIT BODY FABRIC THAT IS DRI-FIT OR EQUIV; BRUSHED WAISTBAND WITH DRAWCORD; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, WORKOUT SHORTS PLAYERS WILL PRACTICE, LIFT WEIGHTS, AND TRAVEL IN, BLACK, AF PREP LOGO (SEE ATTACHMENT) ON RIGHT KNEE, ITEM NUMBER 728220-101 sizes medium - xxl, QTY 125 0008 PERFORMANCE FLEECE HOODY THAT IS TECH FLEECE MATERIAL; RIB TRIM AT SLEEVE AND HEM; ARMHOLE DESIGN WITH RIB SIDE PANELS; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, SWEATSHIRT PLAYERS WILL WEAR ON TRAVEL AND COLD WEATHER DAYS, BLACK, AF PREP LOGO (SEE ATTACHMENT) CENTER, ITEM NUMBER 598437-010, sizes medium - xxl, QTY 67 0009 FLEECE PANT WITH SIDE WELT POCKETS; DRAWCORD WAISTBAND FOR ADJUSTABLE FIT; OPEN BOTTOM; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, SWEATS PLAYERS WILL WEAR ON TRAVEL AND COLD WEATHER DAYS, GREY, AF PREP LOGO (SEE ATTACHMENT) BELOW RIGHT POCKET, ITEM NUMBER 598436-063, sizes medium - xxl, QTY 64 0010 FLEXIBLE FOAM PADDING AT HIPS, THIGH, AND TAILBONE; DURABLE THIGH PLATES; DRI-FIT OR EQUIV COMPRESSION FABRIC; STRETCH-TAPE WAIST; ERGONOMIC FLAT SEAM DESIGN; CUT MUST BE SAME FOR ALL SIZES, PADDED GIRDLE PLAYERS WEAR FOR PRACTICE AND GAMES, item Number 584386-101, SIZES MeDIuM - XXL, QTY 67 0011 LIGHT WEIGHT AND TIGHT FITTING SYNTHETIC LEATHER UPPER AND NANO-LASERED QUARTER PANELS. CARBON FIBER PROPULSION PLATE AND INJECTED TRACTION PATTERN, SKILL PLAYER CLEAT USED FOR GAMES, BLACK, ITEM NUMBER 833385-002, SIZEs 10.5 - 15, QTY 29 0012 LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC LEATHER; FLYWIRE DESIGN OR EQUIV; PHYLON MIDSOLE; COMBO OF PEBAX AND TPU PLATE ON OUTSOLE; 7 STUD DETACHABLE CLEAT PATTERN, LINEMEN PLAYER CLEAT USED FOR PRACTICE AND GAMES, BLACK, ITEM NUMBER 719927-010, SIZES 10.5 - 15, QTY 29 0013 WARP KNIT UPPERALONG WITH FLYWIRE THAT PROVIDES ULTIMATE VERSATILITY; DUAL-DENSITY MIDSOLE; LIGHT WEIGHT RUBBER TRACTION, MULTI-USE WORKOUT SHOE FOR THE WEIGHT ROOM AND ON-THE-FIELD, OUTSIDE TRAINING, BLACK, ITEM NUMBER 833257-010, SIZES 10.5 - 15, QTY 66 0014 CUSHIONED TERRY FOOT/COMFORT AND SHOCK ABSORPTION; DRI-FIT FABRICK; ARCH SUPPORT, PRACTICE SOCKS, WHITE, ITEM NUMBER SX4827-101 (3 PACK), SIZES LARGE - XL, QTY 66 0015 ZONAL CUSHIONING WITH COMBAT ANKLE PADDING; LOW-PROFILE ANDLE AND ACHILLES PADDING; FIT NEEDS TO BE SECURE AT TOP OF CALF TO; DRI-FIT OR EQUIV MATERIAL, GAME SOCKS, BLACK, ITEM NUMBER SX4924-001, SIZES LARGE - XL, QTY 91 0016 COLD WEATHER GLOVES DRI-FIT MAX FABRIC TO ELIMINATE CHILL; STORM FIT FABRIC TO REPEL WIND AND WATER, BLACK, item number NRGD0, QTY 67 Only responsible suppliers need respond who can provide "or equal" and are Buy American compliant football gear. Please provide documentation where the football gear is manufactured and where the components come from. NOTE: ** No telephone responses, please** This sources sought is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested. If you are not interested in supplying this item, no response is necessary. Vendors must provide documentation where their football gear are manufactured and where the components come from. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. Comments and/or suggestions on the specifications are encouraged and can be included in your capabilities package. 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 perform the required effort. - 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. Have you provided these items in the past? - c. What is the present size of your facility? How many employees do you have? - d. Can vendor quote on all line items? - e. Are you a manufacturer or supplier of the items? - f. What is your lead-time for delivery for each item? - g. Have you ever performed Government contracts? - h. What are your payment/discount terms? - i. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. j. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes. k. Do you offer any warranty coverage? 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Mr. James Anderson 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number +1 (555) 000-0000 FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 email: contact@example.gov Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. Responsible vendors who are interested may contact, Leila Bussey at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email her @ contact@example.gov or Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov by 1 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time, 25 May 2016.