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The proposed RFP is for Pants, Flame Resistant Aramid, Female Type I, PGC 01008 Pants, Flame Resistant Aramid (Type I), PGC 04003 Pants, Flame Resistant Aramid (Type II), PGC 04005 PANTS, FLAME RESIST... The proposed RFP is for Pants, Flame Resistant Aramid, Female Type I, PGC 01008 Pants, Flame Resistant Aramid (Type I), PGC 04003 Pants, Flame Resistant Aramid (Type II), PGC 04005 PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID, FEMALE (TYPE I): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-623A, dated November 3, 2023 and MTDC drawing 1170 dated May 28, 2023. PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M dated January 15, 2010, with Amendment 1 dated November 3, 2023, and MTDC drawing/pattern MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009 PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE II): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M dated January 15, 2010, with Amendment 1 dated November 3, 2023, and MTDC drawing/Pattern MTDC 973F, dated October 9, 2009 The solicitation will be issued as an Unrestricted Procurement with Preference for HUBZONE and awarded under an Indefinite Delivery Type Contract. The resultant contract will be for four one-year tiers. THIS NOTICE IS NOT THE SOLICITATION. THIS NOTICE IS A PRE SOLICITATION NOTIFICATION. Under the terms of this solicitation, the Government guarantees to award the minimum quantity of 1,260 EA for entire life of contract and a AOLQ (Annual Order Limitation Quantity) of 10,710 per tier for PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT, ARAMID, FEMALE (TYPE I). Under the terms of this solicitation, the Government guarantees to award the minimum quantity of 2,640 EA for entire life of contract and a AOLQ (Annual Order Limitation Quantity) of 34,260 per tier for PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT, ARAMID (TYPE I). Under the terms of this solicitation, the Government guarantees to award the minimum quantity of 1,260 EA for entire life of contract and a AOLQ (Annual Order Limitation Quantity) of 9,210 per tier for PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT, ARAMID (TYPE II). All materials used in the fabrication are to be furnished by the successful offeror. Delivery of the first shipment is scheduled for 180 days after date of award. Inspection and Acceptance is at Origin and shipment is FOB Destination. The destinations will include Lansing MI, Pendergrass, GA and Austin, TX. Best Value Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures will be used. The following evaluation factors are incorporated into the solicitation: 1. Product Demonstration Model (PDM) 2. Past Performance Confidence Assessment A Production Demonstration Model (PDM) will be required to accompany each proposal. The required sizes and quantities of PDMs requested will be contained in the solicitation. 3. Socioeconomic Support It is anticipated this solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) on or after August 2024. All offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All responsible sources may submit offers which, if received in timely fashion, shall be considered. DLA Troop Support has developed a web-based system that allows manufacturers the ability to request specifications, patterns and drawings on our contracting page. To request technical data for Forest Service items, please use the following link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/t-d/programs/fire/specs.htm Important Note on Foreign Content: The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment" impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014) must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies. -------- IMPORTANT NOTICE: NEW REQUIREMENT -------- Due to a DOD regulation requiring "identity certificates" when accessing DOD computer systems, VIM-ASAP (https://vim.dla.mil) will soon become Common Access Card (CAC) enabled. This means in order to access the system a company representative must have an ECA Certificate. There is a cost involved in obtaining a certificate (approximately $125.00 to $150.00 per year per certificate). VIM is scheduled to begin using the new logon from 8/23/2013 through 9/30/2013. After that date, no one may log on using the old user ID and password. DoDI 8520.2 Mandates the use of DoD PKI identity certificates when accessing DoD information systems. The DoD established the External Certification Authority (ECA) program to support the issuance of DoD- approved certificates to industry partners and other external entities and organizations. ECA certificates enable contractors to securely communicate with the DoD and authenticate themselves to DoD Information Systems. ECA Certificates are individually issued digital identity credentials. The DoD relies upon these credentials to ensure the identity of the user in online environments or when a certificate holder tries accessing DoD Information Systems. The following are the three entities authorized by the DoD to issue ECA Certificates. Review and apply for an ECA Certificate from one of the below organizations to access your VIM account: 1. IdenTrust: http://www.identrust.com/certificates/eca/index.html 2. ORC (Operational Research Consultants): http://eca.orc.com/ 3. VeriSign: https://eca.verisign.com/ There are three types of certificates: Medium Assurance, Medium Token Assurance, Medium Hardware Assurance. If one person always signs in from the same computer they can get the Medium Assurance which gets loaded to their hard drive. If one person logs on from different computers they should get the Medium Token Assurance which can be carried around like a thumb drive. Only one person can use an ECA certificate. Each user will need their own (like our CAC card). Each person who needs to access the system will need one. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Availability of solicitations: FAR 5.102(d) applies, as our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Interested offerors can obtain a copy of the solicitation after the issuance date at: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Detailed system requirements and instructions for registration can be found on the DLA DIBBS home page accessed on https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. A few highlights of the information that will be found include: 1. On the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS) home page, click the VENDOR REGISTRATION link to begin the registration process. 2. In order to register for access to secure portions of DLA DIBBS, the company you are representing must already be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system. 3. A Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code registration will be processed immediately. A User ID will appear on the registration screen and a password will be sent separately to the email address of the Super User. If a CAGE is already registered on DLA DIBBS, the name and email address of the Super User will be provided. The Super User should be contacted to set-up additional accounts, logons and passwords for their CAGE. DIBBS Super User * If your CAGE has already been registered on DIBBS, the name and email address of the person designated as your super user will be provided. * The representative who starts the DIBBS registration process has the option to accept their CCR registration POC as the DIBBS super user, or they can designate themselves or another person to act as the super user for the CAGE. * The super user acts as the account administrator for a CAGE. They can add up to ninety-eight additional users, provide user IDs and passwords, modify existing users, and control the login status of each user for their CAGEs through My Account (Account Maintenance.)

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DLA Troop Support is issuing this RFI in order to determine interest in the following items. Please note, if a solicitation is issued, consideration for bids will require compliance with the Berry Ame... DLA Troop Support is issuing this RFI in order to determine interest in the following items. Please note, if a solicitation is issued, consideration for bids will require compliance with the Berry Amendment. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID, FEMALE (TYPE I): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-623A, dated November 3, 2023 and MTDC drawing 1170 dated May 28, 2023. PGC: 01008 Lead NSN: 8415-01-695-3522 (18 sizes) PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M dated January 15, 2010, with Amendment 1 dated November 3, 2023, and MTDC drawing/pattern MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009 Type I Color - Sage green PGC: 04003 Lead NSN: 8415-01-464-2282 (29 sizes) PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE II): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M dated January 15, 2010, with Amendment 1 dated November 3, 2023, and MTDC drawing/Pattern MTDC 973F, dated October 9, 2009 Type II Color - Light Spruce green PGC: 04005 Lead NSN: 8415-01-559-3540 (20 sizes) DLA Troop Support is conducting market research on the above item to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide, as well as to determine what industry is capable of providing. For this reason, DLA Troop Support would appreciate your firm sharing its expertise and insight into how this item can be most efficiently procured. The acquisition approach listed below was designed to promote competition and to ensure a viable industrial base for the supply of Pants, Flame Resistant, Aramid. DLA Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation in May 2024 for the referenced item(s). DLA Troop Support anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract contains four (4) – one-year tier periods with a separate price submitted for each period. Your firm’s response to the questionnaire will help the Government determine an appropriate term for the contract based on the current capabilities of the industry. It should be noted that this inquiry, in no way, should be interpreted as a solicitation for offers. No information provided in response to this inquiry will be considered binding between the vendor and the Government. Please review the listed specification above and answer the questions on the attached pages. The answers you provide will remain confidential. Please return this survey to Michael O’Connor by email at Michael.E.Oconnor@dla.mil. NOTE: This is a MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL. Please review the following pages and provide your best “ballpark” current market prices. Thank you for your time and consideration. Government Requirement: The quantities provided below are estimates and may change at the time of solicitation based on changes in demand and supply position. PGC: 01008 – PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID, FEMALE (TYPE I) Unit of Issue: Units Lead NSN: 8415-01/695/3522 (18 sizes) Min Qty AEQ¹ AOLQ Tier 1 – Year 1 1,260 8,550 10,710 Tier 2 – Year 2 0 8,550 10,710 Tier 3—Year 3 0 8,550 10,710 Tier 4—Year 4 0 8,550 10,710 42,840 PGC: 04003 – PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I) Unit of Issue: Units Lead NSN: 8415-01-464-2282 (29 sizes) Min Qty AEQ¹ AOLQ Tier 1 – Year 1 2,640 31,620 34.260 Tier 2 – Year 2 0 31,620 34.260 Tier 3—Year 3 0 31,620 34.260 Tier 4—Year 4 0 31,620 34.260 137,040 PGC: 04005 – PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE II) Unit of Issue: Units Lead NSN: 8415-01-464-2282 (29 sizes) Min Qty AEQ¹ AOLQ Tier 1 – Year 1 1,260 7,350 9,210 Tier 2 – Year 2 0 7,350 9,210 Tier 3—Year 3 0 7,350 9,210 Tier 4—Year 4 0 7,350 9,210 36,840 Notes: 1. AEQ refers to the Government's good faith estimate of the requirements during a specified contract tier. The AEQ does not obligate the government to order a specific quantity, it is provided for informational purposes only. 2. The Contract Maximum Quantity assumes an approximate 25% increase in the AEQ for each Tier to account for fluctuations in customer demand. The Government will determine the 30 day not-to exceed quantity based on responses to the survey. 3. Ordering period: Four (4) years with tiered pricing for each year 4. Delivery Destination: VSTG / VSTJ / VSTZ 5. FOB Destination 6. Inspection/Acceptance at Origin The planned Solicitation will be issued using Best Value Trade Off Source Selection Procedures. DLA Troop Support requires input from industry to formulate our acquisition strategy regarding how many contracts are necessary, the length of the contract(s), and what type of companies and how many companies are interested in competing for the requirement. Please provide as much insight/information as possible on the following questions to the best of your knowledge at this point in time: 1. Company Identification and Contact Information 2. Company Description: a. Business size (Large or Small)? b. If you are a Manufacturer, are you planning to submit an offer on this solicitation? (Y/N) __________ 1) If no, why? 2) If yes, what is the manufacturing address/ Place of Performance: 3) Will any part of the manufacturing process be subcontracted? (Y/N) __________ i. What percent will be subcontracted? ____________ % ii. What is/are the subcontractor(s) company name and address? iii. What is/are the subcontractor(s)’s CAGE code? 3. Item Required: a. Is the item made of any type of material that is a major cost driver? For example, the item is made of {list major materials: i.e., leather, nylon, etc.} b. What is the minimum number of pants that your company must manufacture per month to remain sustainable? ___________________________ per month 1) What is your proposed unit price for each variety of pants at the minimum production rate? ___________________________ c. What is the optimal quantity your company would like to manufacture in one month? _____________________________ per month 1) What is your proposed unit price for the pants at your company’s optimal production rate? ___________________________ d. What is the maximum number of pants your company can manufacture in one month (assuming materials and component are available) without incurring additional costs? _____________________________ per month 1) Is the maximum monthly production quantity based on the item in question or is the maximum monthly production quantity based on your total manufacturing capacity? e. What is your proposed unit price for the pants at the maximum production rate? ___________________________ The Government anticipates issuing and closing the solicitation for a period of 30 days, is 30 days enough time for your firm to produce and submit Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) from each place of performance made in accordance with the applicable purchase description? (Y/N) 1) If no, how many days are necessary to be able to submit PDMs with your proposal? _________ days 2) What is the reason your company cannot produce and submit PDMs in 30 days? f. Are there any known industrial base issues you are aware of with this item? 5. Delivery: a. Can you deliver special measurements of the subject item to military customers throughout the US (direct vendor delivery)? Yes / No b. The initial production lead time associated with this item is 180 days. 1) Is this realistic? (Y/N) 2) If not, what is the estimated initial production lead-time? _________days 3) If not, what is the estimated production lead-time for subsequent delivery orders? _________days 4) If the production lead times of 180 days is not realistic, why? 6. Pricing a. The Government anticipates awarding a 4-year contract at the above expected AEQs, are you able to provide unit pricing for up to four (4) years? (Y/N) 1) If yes, please provide estimated prices for the next four (4) years for each item: Unit Price (Tier 1 – Year 1) $___/____/____ (Tier 2 – Year 2) $___/____/____ (Tier 3 – Year 3) $___/____/____ (Tier 4 – Year 4) $___/____/____ 2) If no, why? (ex: prices of xyz component is too volatile) b. What is your estimated labor to material ratio for purposes of price? Labor: ___________% / Material: ___________% c. Is pricing of the item stable or volatile? If volatile, why? Important Notice: Availability of Solicitations Availability of solicitations, FAR 5.102(d) applies, as our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Offeror should register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments. The solicitation will be posted on https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil//. Important Notice: New Federal Business Opportunities FBO Website Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) moved to beta.SAM.gov the weekend of November 8, 2019. Visit beta.SAM.gov today to preview new features like saved searches and the ability to follow notices. For more information, please visit the beta.SAM.gov learning center at https://beta.sam.gov/help/new-to-sam. Important Note on Foreign Content: The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment" impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014) must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies. Lack of response will be interpreted as non-interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Michael O’Connor at Michael.e.oconnor@dla.mil.