NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE SOURCES SOUGHT 1.0 Purpose/Scope This is an open market Sources Sought regarding a tentative requirement to purchase approximately 616 Viking Quick Donning Anti-Exposure Suits (QDAES) PS4049. As part of its market research, the General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of its customer, is issuing this Sources Sought to request capability statements to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of performing the requirement as further described. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may vary from the actual specifications identified in final Product Descriptions included in any Request for Quote (RFQ). This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of GSA’s market research. No RFQ currently exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Please note that GSA is not required to use the open market for any resulting RFQ. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought will not be considered as formal quotes and GSA does not intend to award an open market delivery order based on responses to this Sources Sought. 2.0 Objectives of the Sources Sought ● Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could provide the requested turnkey solution. ● Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution implementations. ● Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or teaming arrangements. ● Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors. ● Provision of other benefits of leveraging a turnkey solution. ● Comments regarding any ambiguities or needed clarifications of the Draft technical specifications. ● Obtain vendor feedback on any other pre-existing contracts that might meet this need. ● Determination of appropriate NAICS code to use for procuring these items. 3.0 Sources The Sources Sought will be posted to SAM.gov: Assumed NAICS code is 315210 - Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. 4.0 Technical Specifications Key Features & Specifications: Type: Anti-Exposure Suit / Immersion Suit. Material: Breathable GORE-TEX fabric with Nomex for added fire resistance. Lining: Quilted Thinsulate® (80 g/m²) with polyester (120 g/m²). Donning: Quick-don design with a split-neck zipper, allowing for fast wear. Protection: Protects against wind, wet, and cold, meeting thermal performance for 6-hour exposure in 0°C water, with added flash fire protection. Reflectivity: Grey, 50mm retro-reflective trim for high visibility. Durability: Reinforced knees and seat for enhanced wear. Storage: Vacuum-packed in a quick-release bag, requiring minimal space. Users: Used by military (Air Force, Navy) and emergency services (FRB, MOB, Coast Guard). 5.0 Notes to Responders All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. GSA will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought. Please limit responses or capability statement to three pages. Review the objectives under Section 2.0 and include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions relative to those points in the statement. Any format is acceptable. Also include contract number, relevant information on the company, and if available, brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for products similar to that described in the draft technical specifications. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Submit Sources Sought responses to the Contracting Officer via email by the close date specified in SAM.gov. Contact information is listed below. 6.0 GSA Point of Contact Phil Cleveland Contracting Officer
[email protected] 817-850-8426 and Davy Nix Contract Specialist
[email protected] 678-435-6545