This is a request for information (RFI) only. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). All information received will be for planning purposes only. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information presented or the use of any such information. The U.S. Army is seeking the availability and technical capability of qualified sources to provide production of the Army Combat Pant (ACP). The ACP may be produced in both the current Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) and the current Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP) and shall be constructed in accordance with DRAFT PD 12-25 or a commercially available item that meets the same form, fit and function that can be modified to meet the DRAFT PD 12-25. The ACP PD is only a draft at this time due to an ongoing Limited User Evaluation which will be used by the Army to finalize material, and some components, however basic designs will remain the same. The ACP is made of Flame Resistant materials which provide protection equal to the current Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform fabric and provide the same general appearance as the current FR ACU trouser and capable of meeting all required shade standards and Near Infrared Signature requirements. The intentions of this RFI are to investigate qualifying producers of the ACP as described in DRAFT PD 12-25. The government is conducting this market investigation to acquire information on the types and sizes of businesses that are interested in competing on future contracting actions, estimated costs, minimum and maximum delivery capabilities, Commercial or Supply Schedule availability of like or similar products and finally any areas of concern the government should be aware of before entering into a contract for this item. Information Sought Potential offerors are invited to describe their capabilities to provide the product as described herein. All respondents shall include all of the information listed below in an email to
[email protected], and limit their responses to no more than 5 pages. 1) Company name and Solicitation number in the email subject line. 2) Company address, telephone number, primary contact(s) with e-mail address(es), NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large/HUB Zone), CAGE code, and DUNS number. (Respondents must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to obtain a DUNS number. Firms may register with CCR at http://www.ccr.gov.) 3) Statement of capability demonstrating background, experience, skills, ability, Quality Management System (QMS) and availability to fulfill the Government's requirements described herein, to include recommended improvements. This can also include current or past performance of providing this or similar products to the Government. 4) Estimated cost, minimum and maximum delivery schedule, and any anticipated volume discounts. 5) If applicable, a description of currently available commercial products, as well as the ability to modify existing products or develop new products that could meet the draft PD requirements. 6) If applicable a GSA Schedule or related information on a like or similar item that meets the draft PD requirements. 7) All assumptions, including any assumed Government support. All information shall be submitted within 15 days following the publication of this RFI. Address any questions about this request for information to Dianna Kerns -
[email protected] Phone 703-805-8542 or U.S. Army PM SCIE, 5981 13th Street Bldg 1155, ATTN: Dianna Kerns, Fort Belvoir VA, 22060.