This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the United States Air Force Academy. This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation nor is this notice a request for quotations. DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this synopsis. For the purpose of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 811490 and the size standard is $7,000,000. The Government is proposing a firm fixed price contract with a one year base period and four one-year option periods. This sources sought is issued for determining if there are responsive small business concerns capable of meeting the requirements. Interested vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status. This must be signed by a company officer with authority to bind the company. The purpose of this notice is to identify companies, in particular small businesses in socio-economic categories, capable and qualified to perform non-personal services to operate the Cadet Tailor Shop at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The contractor shall be responsible for all cadet uniform tailoring and repairing required by the Government for USAFA cadets and exchange students. Tasks may include alterations, fitting, maintenance and repairs, direct embroidery, making of nametags and nameplates as directed by the Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment 1, and the contracting officer. In addition, the contractor shall provide other services as specified in the SOW including, but not limited to, fitting/measuring, marking, altering, pressing, repairing, issuing and completing special projects concerning cadet activities. The contractor shall provide prompt courteous service for cadets at all counters and in the fitting areas during operational hours. Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supplies, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, other items and services necessary to perform alterations and maintenance of cadet uniforms as defined in the Statement of Work except as specified in Appendix 3 - Government Furnished Supplies and Equipment. The contractor is required to follow the regulations specified in Appendix 2 - Government Specifications in the SOW. 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. 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 specifications for this requirement are included in the Statement of Work. The Statement of Work is subject to change before contract award. Comments and/or suggestions on the specifications are encouraged and can be included in your capabilities package. Interested businesses shall provide the following information: 1. Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address. 2. Business size status, e.g., 8(a), Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, small business, large business, etc. 3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to perform the required effort, to include past performance. 4. Answers to the following questions: (include questions below as applicable, otherwise delete. Add any questions specific to the acquisition not included below). a. How long have you been in business? b. Have you managed a tailor shop in the past? c. What is your business arrangement in the commercial industry? d. What is the present size of your facility? How many employees do you have? e. Do you have a quality control plan in place? f. Have you ever performed Government contracts? g. What are your payment/discount terms? h. What would you consider "risk" on the contractor's part for this acquisition? i. What is your process for alterations? j. What is your lead time to get an item that needs to be altered? k. Do you have experience with embroidering items? Do you the capability to make name tags? l. Do you provide any other service in your operation of a tailor shop? m. Can you price out the contract for a base year and four option years? n. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. o. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes. Place of Performance: Address: Building 2348, Sijan Hall, USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, CO 80840 Country: USA This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to operate the Cadet Tailor Shop at the USAF Academy. If your organization is capable and qualified to provide these services, send the required response in writing to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement. Responses are due no later than 24 Feb 2012, 12:00 p.m. MST by e-mail. Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Londres Medranda, Contracting Specialist, 719-333-8927 or
[email protected] or the alternate point of contact, Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or
[email protected]. Contractors must have a current registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov and with Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov by time of award.