Sources Sought for Socks

This notice is not a solicitation. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice for the upcoming competitive acquisition for United States Air Force Academy sock requirement. Interested firms must reference their 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned status that must be signed by a company official with authority to bind the company. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, lack of registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. This Sources Sought Notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. All businesses capable of providing these services 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. The 10LGR/ LGCB is seeking potential sources who can manufacture socks. The following salient characteristics are: Socks, Boot, Sage Description - Over the calf style, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture away from skin, spandex yarns for calf and arch support, increased loft in toe and heel area for cushioning and blister prevention, nylon exterior yarn for durability, and antimicrobial silver yarn technology in foot area for odor and bacteria reduction. _______________________________________________________________ Socks, Physical Training, White Description - Crew style, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture away from skin, spandex yarns for arch support, increased loft in toe and heel area for cushioning and blister prevention, nylon yarn exterior for durability, and antimicrobial silver yarn technology in foot area for odor and bacteria reduction. _______________________________________________________________ Socks, Dress, Black Description - Calf length, made from synthetic yarns for wicking moisture from skin, nylon exterior yarns for durability, also with added yarn density in the heel and toe area for cushioning and blister prevention. _______________________________________________________________ Sock, Ski, White Description - Over the calf style, made from synthetic or synthetic/wool blended yarns for wicking moisture away from skin, spandex yarns for calf and arch support, increased loft throughout the sock for cushioning and blister prevention and added warmth, nylon exterior yarn for durability. The quantities and sizes are as follows: 1. Sock, Ski, Size: Large Qty 1530 pair 2. Sock, boot, ABU Green, Qty 2300 pair 3. Socks, Crew Qty 1350 pair 4. Sock Kits, X-Large - Kit includes 12 each ABU boots Socks, 12 each dress socks and 10 each crew socks. Qty 160 Kits 5. Sock Kits, Large - Kit includes 12 each ABU boots socks, 12 each dress socks and 10 each crew socks Qty 900 Kits 6. Sock Kits, Size Medium - Kit includes 12 each ABU boot socks, 12 each dress socks, and 10 each crew socks. Qty 250 Kits 1. The applicable NAICS Code is 315119. The size standard is 500 employees. The award will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The required delivery date is no later than 15 June 2009. All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with 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 1. A bar code sample will also be required which shall be in compliance with code 39 UPC. All Contractors interested in supplying this requirement may indicate their interest in this proposed acquisition by sending an email to include your name, contact information, company name, business size, your level of interest in this proposed acquisition, CAGE code, and answers to the following questions: 1. How long have you been in business? 2. What size business is your company? How many employees do you have? 3. How big is your facility? 4. Have you manufactured socks or similar socks? 5. What are your payment terms? 6. What is your business arrangement in the commercial industry? 7. Are you a manufacturer, or do you subcontract the work? 8. Have you ever performed government contracts? 9. What is your lead-time for manufacturing? What is the lead-time for fabric? 10. Are you in compliance with the Berry Amendment? 11. What are your commercial terms and conditions? Only responsible suppliers need respond. 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. This notice is designed to locate responsible sources who have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. Responsible vendors who are interested may contact Kristen Hayden, USAFA Contracting Specialist, via email kristen.hayden@usafa.af.mil or Diana South, Contracting Officer, diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil by 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, 19 Mar 09.