This is a source sought to locate additional sources who can manufacture cross trainers in accordance with specification below. The cross trainers have to be manufactured in accordance with DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. Delivery is scheduled 31 Mar 2006. The estimated quantity is around 180 pair Women’s and 900 pair Men’s per year. The applicable NAICS Code is 316219 and the applicable size standard for this proposed acquisition is 500 employees. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. If you are a potential source interested in participating in this procurement, please submit a written response on company letter head to the Ronnie Wilkinson, 8110 Industrial Dr, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840. You can send it by e-mail to
[email protected] or fax it to (719) 333-9103. You may also send it by e-mail to
[email protected], Contracting Officer. You must address the following information: three (3) past performance information with a point of contact with telephone number, a statement on how long they have been in business and if they have manufactured blankets, and how long they have been in business with their Duns & Bradstreet number, and size of business . The deadline for response to this notice is close of business, 31 August 2005. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY PURCHASE DESCRIPTION FOR SHOES, USAFA CADET ATHLETIC GYMNASIUM: CROSS TRAINING USAFA PD 34 TRW/SDCU 251 3 April 2003 USAF ACADEMY PURCHASE DESCRIPTION SHOES, USAFA CADET ATHLETIC GYMNASIUM: CROSS TRAINING DESCRIPTION: This purchase description covers cross training gymnasium shoes intended to be worn by Air Force Academy cadets involved in a number of different sports activities such as short distance jogging, weight training, and other indoor sports. Salient Characteristics: Design The cross training shoe shall be a mid to high quality that incorporates state of the art technology providing comfort, durability and support. First Article Before production is commenced, the contractor shall submit to the contracting officer for approval the following items: One pair size 8 women’s, and one pair size 10 men’s conforming to the requirements of this purchase description. Material / Construction 1. Uppers a. Uppers shall be made of lightweight synthetic material for medial and lateral support, and to provide comfort. The cross training shall be low cut. The lacing configuration shall provide comfort and fit. The color of the cross trainer shall be in white and may incorporate small tones of black, silver, and blues. 2. Sole a. Insole: The insole shall have a sturdy full-length insole. The insole shall be a well cushion made of a good compressible sponge rubber used in the shoe industry, for arch and heel support. b. Footbed shall be fully length made of a sturdy insole board or similar to what is used in the shoe industry, for good foot stability. c. Outsole: The outsole shall be made of nonmarking material. It shall be made of solid rubber with a unique traction pattern for a variety of surfaces. The outer sole abrasive index shall be a minimum of 75 (ASTM D 1630). The outer sole hardness shall be within the range of a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 65 (ASTM D 2240). For ASTM documents write to: ASTM 100 Barr Harbor Dr, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or call: (610) 832-9585, or email: Or Email: Contact ASTM d. Midsole and Heel: The midsole and heel shall incorporate a visible air cushioning or air sole system in heel area, providing cushioning and protection from impact. Sizes and Widths The cross training shoe shall be provided in the following sizes and widths: Table I.Women’s Sizes Width Size Size Type Standard 6-12 Whole and Half Sizes Wide 6-12 Whole and half Sizes Table II.Men’s Sizes Width Size Size Type Standard 7-16 Whole and Half Sizes Wide 7-16 Whole and half Sizes Workmanship The finished cross training shoe shall conform to the quality of product established by this document. The occurrence of defects shall not exceed the contractor’s own quality assurance standards and the quality assurance standards defined by the technical data in the bid package. Quality Assurance 1. Certification: The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. Reliance on contractor quality assurance systems shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. 2. Certification of Compliance: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, certificates of compliance shall be requested by government on all components, if the government deems necessary. INSPECTION The contractor shall inspect the finished products 100% for compliance with this purchase description prior to submitting to the USAFA for final inspection by 34 TRW/SDCU Quality Control personnel. 1. Final Inspection: The point of final inspection and acceptance of the finished articles shall be at the USAF Academy, using ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993 and this purchase description. 2. Inspection Levels And Acceptable Quality Level a. Inspection levels and acceptable quality levels (AQL’s) expressed in defects per hundred units (DHU) shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993. To get an accurate understanding of defects per hundred the inspector shall follow ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Inspection Levels and it’s instructions. To obtain a copy of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 call: American National Standard, at 1800-854-7179 or write to: American Society for Quality Control, 611 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. b. Table III shows AOL Levels for defect listed in Table IV. General and Detailed Defects: Table IIIAOL Levels AQL INSPECTION LEVEL LEVEL Major 2.5 II Major and Minor A 15.0 II Major, Minor A and 40.0 II Minor B (combined) For defects listed in Table I (Measurements): One Class 4.0 S-3 Note: AQL levels and inspection levels for defects listed in Table IV. General and Detailed Defects. TABLE IVGeneral and Detailed Defects MINOR MAJOR A B A Inferior material or workmanship defects such as distortion. X B Component and assembly - any component part or required operation omitted or not performed in accordance with specification. X C Defects such as holes, cuts, and or tears X D Loose thread, ends not removed, label missing X E Discoloration, stains or spots due to material or workmanship X F Color not conforming to the color specified. X G Incorrect, or illegible measurements. Score inspection will be scored using the size-measurement defect X Preservation, Packing and Marking The preservation, packing and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.