Inactive

AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this... AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W911SD-22-R-0013 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 316210 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2021-12-15 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be West Point, NY 10996 The MICC West Point requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: SHOE CROSS TRAINING SEE (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 3.5, 2, Pair; LI 002: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 4, 5, Pair; LI 003: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 4.5, 10, Pair; LI 004: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 4.5, 10, Pair; LI 005: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 5, 20, Pair; LI 006: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 5.5, 22, Pair; LI 007: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 6, 66, Pair; LI 008: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 6.5, 61, Pair; LI 009: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 7, 66, Pair; LI 010: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 7.5, 45, Pair; LI 011: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 8, 70, Pair; LI 012: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 8.5, 92, Pair; LI 013: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 9, 98, Pair; LI 014: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 9.5, 69, Pair; LI 015: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 10, 66, Pair; LI 016: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 10.5, 172, Pair; LI 017: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 11, 125, Pair; LI 018: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 11.5, 50, Pair; LI 019: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 12, 74, Pair; LI 020: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 13, 28, Pair; LI 021: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 14, 2, Pair; LI 022: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 16, 2, Pair; LI 023: SHOE CROSS TRAINING (ATTACHED SPECs FOR DETAILS) Size: 17, 2, Pair; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC West Point intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC West Point is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 (DEV), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following clauses: 52.219-28, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.22-22, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, 52.232-34, 52.232-99 (DEV), 52.233-4 and DFAR 252.212-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7010, 252.232-7006 and 252.209-7999. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFAR1.htm

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Date: November 08, 2021 Subject: Sources Sought for U.S. Army West Point Men’s & Women’s Cross Training Shoes W911SD-22-R-0013 THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to proc... Date: November 08, 2021 Subject: Sources Sought for U.S. Army West Point Men’s & Women’s Cross Training Shoes W911SD-22-R-0013 THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure Men’s & Women’s Cross Training Shoes, sizes 3 ½ through 17 on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is/are: 316210 Foot Wear Manufacturing A need is anticipated for the Men’s & Women’s Cross Training Shoes, sizes three and half (3 ½ ) through seventeen (17). In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. Cross Training Shoes, must have-See Specifications for Instructions Requirements: Cross Training Shoes, must have-See Specifications for Instructions Color: predominantly white or black. No mixing of shoe colors in order (i.e., 50 all black shoes and 50 all white shoes) White or black breathable and lightweight mesh or synthetic uppers – logo may be black, white, gold, or grey. Outsole: made from non-marking full length carbon rubber tread and must not be blown rubber as bottom (outer) layer. Color: white, black or gum brown. Laced closure system, shoelaces must be white (on white shoes) or black (on black shoes). Inside exterior of midsole (arch side) has durable traction rubber to assist in rope climbing. Be designed for weight training, rope climbing, short distance running, and jumping. Bar Code Label with Characteristics 4. Information to help determine if the requirement for Men’s & Women’s Cross Training Shoes, sizes three and a half (3 ½ ) through seventeen (17) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. 5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. 6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the Governmentwide point of entry betaSAM.gov (Formally known as Federal Business Opportunity [FBO] website) FedBizOpps notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. 7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. 8. Please send all responses to Ignacio Cordova Ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil and be sure to include the Sources Sought Notice W911SD-22-R-0013 in your email subject line to prevent your reply from being deleted as SPAM.