Request for Information (RFI) for Sheet, White, Cotton, Type 1, Size 7

This is a request for information (RFI). This announcement is considered Market Research in accordance with FAR 10. This is not a solicitation for proposals and there is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government and any information provided in response to this RFI will be used for informational purposes only. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Vendor participation is not a promise for future business with the Government. DLA Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA anticipates initiating a new procurement for Sheet, White, Cotton, Type I, Size 7, NSN 7210-01-674-1683 (PGC 11943) in accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-1433C dated 16 October 1995. The Purchase Description can be accessed via the Assist website http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery-type contract with a 12-month base term and four (4) 12-month option terms. The estimated minimum (Min), annual (AEQ), and maximum (Max) quantities for the base term and each option term is as follows: Min AEQ Max Base Year 3,375 19,400 25,000 Option 1 3,375 19,400 25,000 Option 2 3,375 19,400 25,000 Option 3 3,375 19,400 25,000 Option 4 3,375 19,400 25,000 TOTAL: 16,875 97,000 125,000 The Government guarantees to award the minimum quantity of the sheets indicated above. The Production Lead Time (PLT) for the initial delivery is 150 days after award and 90 days for subsequent orders. Deliveries are estimated at 1,125 per month. Destination will be Travis Association for the Blind located in Austin, Texas. Please be advised that the Government is not obligated to award above the minimum quantity cited. NOTE: Subject item is currently listed on the Federal Prisons Industries (FPI) schedule. In accordance with Section 811 of the Fiscal Year 2002 DoD Authorization Act, Regarding Purchases from Federal Prisons Industries, market research is to be conducted to determine comparability of the FPI product to products available from the private sector that best meet the Government's needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery. Submission requirements: Responses to this RFI must be sent to Karen Bradley, Contracting Officer, via email at contact@example.gov by the response date in this notice and should include company name, CAGE code, company size/profile, any supportive information, and answers to the following questions: 1) Price quote for the minimum and annual estimated quantities shown above. 2) Confirmation of delivery and the ability to deliver 1,125 per month beginning 150 days after date of award. The proposed delivery schedule should show current and projected future work and how this requirement would be included in an overall production schedule. 3) Address the quality factor that will be part of the resultant comparability determination. The information provided will be used to make a comparability determination between the FPI and private sector items. If the FPI item is determined to be comparable to items available from the private sector, the award will be directed to FPI, as they are the mandatory source for this item. If it is determined that the FPI item is not comparable to the private sector item, in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery, competitive procedures will be used to acquire the item; however, FPI will be solicited and permitted to compete, and could still receive the award. Requests for Specifications, Patterns, Drawings, etc. can be obtained through the following website: http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx Please use the solicitation number SPE1C1-19-R-0056 to obtain access. Fill in the request for the Technical Package requirements needed and under Special Instructions annotate "URGENT - MARKET SURVEY - EXPEDITE". All questions concerning this request should be directed to Karen Bradley/FQCA at +1 (555) 000-0000.