SPECIAL NOTICE
84 -- Source Sought Notice Cold Weather System of Socks
- Notice Date
- 6/11/2020 12:04:32 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 315110
— Hosiery and Sock Mills
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG NATICK NATICK MA 01760-5011 USA
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- W911QY-RFIColdWeatherSystemOfSocks
- Response Due
- 6/30/2020 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 07/01/2020
- Point of Contact
- Mary Armacost, Mary Prebensen
- E-Mail Address
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Mary.b.armacost.civ@mail.mil, mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil
(Mary.b.armacost.civ@mail.mil, mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil)
- Description
- SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM SCIE) to identify potential sources to provide�a Cold Weather System of Socks, or a portion of an overall system. The RFI is issued solely for information gathering and planning purposes. The RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals and will not directly lead to any contract awards. The following sections of this announcement contain details of the scope of technical efforts of interest as well as instructions for the submission of responses. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and mary.b.armacost.civ@mail.mil �by 30JUNE2020 by 5pm EST. Background: PM SCIE is conducting market research to identify domestic manufacturers and suppliers of a Cold Weather System of Socks. In winter 2018/19 and 2019/20, PM SCIE and the Combat Capabilities Development Command- Soldier Center (CCDC-SC) evaluated various weights of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) socks. Using feedback from Soldiers operating in cold weather environments, salient characteristics that affect Soldier performance were identified. This RFI is intended to identify suppliers and products that meet the requirements developed from these evaluations. Description: The Cold Weather System of Socks shall include various weights of socks.� Response to this RFI may contain one, many, or all parts of the System of Socks outlined below. The system is designed to allow Soldiers to layer socks, or choose different weights depending on level of activity, environmental conditions or Soldier preference. � � Requirements: The Cold Weather System of Socks may include socks in each of the following weights: Light Weight Sock Fiber Content: Minimum 50% wool Structure: Terry loop cushioning on interior of sock in toe and heel, areas of mesh ventilation, arch support, Welt finish at the top of sock Height: Mid-Calf Weight: Not to exceed 40 grams Color: Black or Coyote 498 Medium Weight Sock Fiber Content: Minimum 65% wool Structure: Terry loop cushioning on interior of sock in toe and heel, Welt finish at the top of sock Height: Mid-Calf Weight: Not to exceed 60 grams Color: Black or Coyote 498 Heavy Weight Sock Fiber Content: Minimum 70% wool Structure: Terry loop cushioning on interior of sock in toe and heel, Welt finish at the top of sock Height: Mid-Calf Weight: Not to exceed 75 grams Color: Black or Coyote 498 Vapor Barrier Sock Properties: Waterproof, breathable Height: Mid-Calf Color: Black or Coyote 498 � Deliverables: Interested parties shall provide: Company address, telephone number, primary contact(s) with email address(es) Business size, applicable NAICS code, CAGE code, and if you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, your contract number Brief statement of capability demonstrating background, relevant past experience, technical skills, and available production capacity to fulfill the Government�s requirements described herein. This can also include current or past performance of providing this or similar products to the Government. A fact sheet/white paper detailing system specifications (materials, construction, finishes, design features) and relevant testing data/analysis that would indicate performance properties against the requirements listed above. Documentation of Berry Amendment compliance. One pair (to fit men�s size 10) of each submitted sock. Estimate of minimum and maximum delivery schedule for each submitted item. The part or item number for each style of socks submitted. Additional Information: Responses must be electronic only (recommended in PDF file format). All properly marked proprietary information will be appropriately handled. Submitted materials will not be returned. The sample item(s) will be submitted to the following address: Mary Armacost 5981 13th Street, BLDG 1155 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060 Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject. RESPONSES: Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to CCDC Soldier Center via e-mail ONLY to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and mary.b.armacost.civ@mail.mil no later than 30 June 2020 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party. QUESTIONS: Any questions for clarification may be emailed to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and mary.b.armacost.civ@mail.mil no later than 26 June by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Natick, MA 01760, USA
- Zip Code: 01760
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 01760
- Record
- SN05687022-F 20200613/200611230156 (samdaily.us)
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