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This Sources Sought opportunity was posted on November 2, 2018. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Layer 7 Extreme Cold Weather Parka

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SPE1C1-19-R-YYYYFederal

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This notice announces an upcoming solicitation for US Marine Corps extreme cold weather clothing items, specifically Layer 6 and Layer 7 trousers and a Layer 7 parka, each manufactured to specified patterns and technical standards dated from 2007 and 2016. The contract, which will be a firm fixed price and awarded on a best-value trade-off basis, involves production and delivery to multiple designated distribution centers across the U.S. The procurement is planned as a total small business set-aside with one award anticipated, covering a base period of 12 months plus two one-year option periods, with quantities detailed for minimum, average estimated, and maximum amounts for each clothing item during each contract term. Offerors must furnish all materials for production and meet inspection at origin. Key evaluation factors emphasize the product demonstration model and past performance, incorporating quality and delivery history reviewed through the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The production lead time starts at 150 days initially, then 120 days on subsequent orders. Compliance with U.S. origin requirements for materials is mandated under applicable Defense regulations such as the Berry Amendment. Solicitation documents and further specifications will be available electronically through the DLA’s DIBBS website, with established contacts provided for questions and assistance.

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USMC seeks small business for fixed-price cold weather clothing contract, emphasizing quality, delivery, compliance.

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NAICS

315220 - Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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NONE

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Peter D. MonteleoneContract Specialist
Leighann M MazokiContract Officer

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY TROOP SUPPORT 700 ROBBINS AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5096 IN REPLY REFER TO DLA Troop Support-FQAB November 2, 2018 The DLA Troop Support is conducting market research on the item below to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide as well as to determine what your industry will be capable of providing with respect to the required item(s). For this reason, DLA Troop Support would appreciate your firm sharing your expertise and insight into how these items can be most efficiently procured. Government's current plan: To develop more succinct contracts with a clear plan of the items to be supported as well as establish a narrower range in ordering requirements so that potential offerors understand clearly what may be required of them. Destination(s): VSTG Peckham Inc. (UY0157) OCIE-North 5408 W. Grand River Ave. BLDG B Lansing, MI 48906 VSTJ LVI-OCIE SE (UY0159) Pendergrass Distribution Center 596 Bonnie Valentine Way - Door 28 Pendergrass, GA 30567 VSTZ (SD0131) Travis Association for the Blind AF & MC 3PL - Distribution Services 4512 South Pleasant Valley Road Austin, TX 78744 Delivery Period: One (1) Base Year and Two (2) one-year Options. FOB Destination applies for all items Layer 7 Extreme Cold Weather Parka PGC: 03258 GL/PD 06-07A dated 19 Aug 2016 Requirements: ITEM: Spec: Parka: GL/PD 06-07A 19 August 2016 PGC MIN AEQ MAX Layer 7 Extreme Cold Weather Parka 8415-01-538-6278(s) - Each Term 03258 25,500 102,000 127,500 Total of Base Year + 2 Options 76,500 306,000 382,500 Please fill in the tables below regarding the types of set-aside categories your business qualifies for Business Name _________________________ Cage Code Small Business Veteran Owned SDVOSB WOSB HubZone 8A Other (Attach additional pages) General Questions 1. Indicate your estimated material lead time? 2. What is the realistic lead time for deliveries from a cold base (i.e. first order for a contract)? A warm base (i.e. follow on orders)? 3. What is the maximum monthly quantity that YOU (exclusive of any proposed subcontracting) plant can manufacture in 1 month of parkas? 4. What is the maximum monthly quantity that YOUR (inclusive of any proposed subcontracting) plant can manufacture in 1 month of Parkas? 5. What is the minimum monthly production quantity required to be economically producible? 6. Is there any raw material availability concerns? 7. The Government intends to have two (2) option terms. Does your firm think this is reasonable? Does your firm recommend additional or fewer option terms and if so; how many? 8. Any other comments regarding the above market research can be provided below: Responses are due by 10:00 AM EST on: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to peter.monteleone@dla.mil

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