84--Women's Full Dress Uniforms, West Point, NY

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes, only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from all businesses capable of providing the required product. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. This notice will close 6 March 2013 at 1400 PM EST. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, has an anticipated requirement for Women's Mess and Army Dress Uniforms in accordance with USPD S-06-82B, dated 2 Dec 1991, 23 pages (see attached) and the attached deviations. It is anticipated that the contractor will be required to measure, alter, fit, and deliver between 180 and 210 uniforms. Respondents shall provide a full description of their product that meets the anticipated requirement including commercial product literature. Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. The anticipated NAICS is 315240 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. At a minimum, the package shall address the following: 1. Title of the requirement, Company Name, Address, and POC. 2. Company profile to include DUNS number/CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small business status to include small business type(s)/certification(s) such as: SDB, 8a, HUBZone, SDVOB, etc. 3. State experience providing same or similar requirements including dollar value, project description, and requiring company/agency name. 4. Provide a copy of a Certificate of Authority from the Uniforms Branch, U.S. Army Natick RD&E Center, and Natick, MA to manufacture this uniform. 5. State the lead time (days) necessary for your firm to deliver after award is made. Responses shall be submitted by email to [email protected].