SPECIAL TYPE CLOTHING AND TRAVEL GEAR BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA)

MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS The Government is issuing a sources-sought announcement as part of a market survey. Naval Special Warefare Group ONE (NSWG-1) is seeking prospective sources to enter into a Blanket Purchase Agreemnt (BPA) for the supply of special purpose clothing and travel gear products to men and women of NSWG-1, Support Activity One (SA-1) SEAL TEAM ONE, SEAL TEAM THREE, SEAL TEAM FIVE and SEAL TEAM SEVEN. Prospective sources will provide men's and women's safari type clothing, urban attire, and luggage items at store locations located within a 50 mile radius of Coronado, California. Safari clothing to include pants, shirts, belts, socks, light weight jackets, heavy weight jackets, rain shell jackets and pants. Urban type clothing to include button up or polo shirts, urban style pants, walking shoes and belts. This is part of market research to further the Government's understanding of market capabilites. All interested sources are encouraged to submit company and product literature or other pertinent information for the Government's consideration. The applicable North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 448190 with a small business size standard of $19 million. For entering into a BPA, all interested sources are required to be registered in the Central Contract Registration or be capable to do so. All interested sources are encouraged to respond by providing the Government the following information; technical/contractual points of contact, address, telephone and fax numbers, email address, duns number, cage code and or tax ID number, as well as size category (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.) a brief summary of the company's capabilities, description of facilities, personnel, and related experience. Also provide any supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc. The response should also include all relevant business information.. The Government may choose to visit, or host a visit from, any potential sources following the initial response. This Request for Information (RFI) in no way implies either implicitly or explicitly that respondents will be compensated in any way by the Government for information or materials provided. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract in connection with this announcement. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. All information provided becomes U.S. Navy property and will not be returned. All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested sources should provide information regarding this announcement no later than 0800 AM Pacific Time , 26 January 2011, at the Naval Special Warfare - West Contracts Office. POC: Mr. Wayne S. Johnson, at telephone ( 619 ) 767-1976 , Fax ( 619 ) 767 - 3547 or e-mail: [email protected] Complete mailing address is: NSW WEST CONTRACTS OFFICE, Mr . Wayne S. Johnson , 3632 Guadalcanal Bldg. 165, San Diego, CA 92155. Refer ence the above Sources Sought Announcement number when responding to this notice.