This Market Research is being conducted to locate sources to manufacture cadet mess dress uniform for the United States Air Force Academy consisting of men’s jackets and trousers, and women’s consisting of Jackets and skirts. The uniform must be manufactured from USAFA Specs and USAFA Letter of Exception dtd 26 Feb 2001, from Type I, Shade Blue 1583, IAW Purchase Description AESC 82-6A, men’s jacket, AESC 82-7, men’s trousers, AESC 82-4A, women’s skirts, and AESC 82-3A, women’s jackets, manufactured from tropical, polyester wool material. These uniforms are made to measure and no variation is allowed. The contractor shall furnish all materials. The estimated yearly quantities are Men’s Jackets 850 each, Women’s Jackets 150 each, Women’s Skirts 190 each, abd Men’s trousers 850 each, The resultant contractor must be certified for each applicable garment through Department of the Air Force, Human Systems Center Clothing Division located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45533-7009, Interested contractors not certified may obtain information on certification approval from HSC/APC, 1901 Tenth Street, WPAFB, OH 45433-7605, attn: Gina Rice. The extension is (937) 255-6073. A clause contained in this synopsis is Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities also referred to as the Berry Amendment. The Berry Amendment applies only to DoD and has been included in DoD Appropriations Act since 1941. The Act restricts DoD expenditure of funds for supplies consisting in whole or in part of certain article and item not grown or produced in the United States or it’s possessions. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. A firm-fixed requirement’s type contract is anticipated with a one-year base period plus four (4) options years. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (315211) and the small business size standard 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 responses on letterhead to the Attn: Dorothy Bell or Diana South, Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315 with your capability statement, which includes the following: 1. How long you have been in business 2. What size business is your company 3. Have you ever manufacture this type of uniform or a like uniform 4. What is your business arrangement 5. Are you a manufacturer or do you subcontract out the work 6. Have you ever performed government contracts Please submit three (3) past performance references with a point of contact, contract number, and telephone number. Those potential vendors who are interested can request electronic copies of the specifications, which will be e-mailed to you. Submit fax responses to (719) 333-9104, Attn: Dorothy Bell or e-mail
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[email protected]. The deadline for response to this notice is close of business 21 Sep 05 Mountain Daylight Time (MST).