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I. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE The Mine Safety & Health Administration is issuing this Sources Sought Notice - Request for Information for information to improve its understanding of the market and identify ... I. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE The Mine Safety & Health Administration is issuing this Sources Sought Notice - Request for Information for information to improve its understanding of the market and identify qualified vendors capable of providing modified coveralls for its mine inspectors. II. BACKGROUND The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Mine Safety and Health Enforcement operate Region and Field offices throughout the United States for the United States (US) Department of Labor (DOL). It is necessary for inspectors to wear protective coveralls in order to help prevent accidents caused by loose clothing getting caught in mining equipment as well as protecting them from dirt and rocks found in the mining areas. Incorporating reflective stripes affords the inspector an increased degree of protection from underground haulage or transport vehicles and mining equipment in dark or dimly lit areas of underground mines. Six different types of coveralls will be required: 1) standard coveralls; 2) two piece; 3) bib coveralls; 4) insulated coveralls; 5) fire resistant coveralls; and 6) light weight coveralls. The majority of the coveralls will be the standard coveralls. III. OBJECTIVE The objective of this procurement is to obtain the services of a vendor who can provide all six designs of coveralls (standard, bib, two piece, insulated, fire resistant and light weight) to MSHA for our inspectors. Coveralls shall be designed according to the product specifications and delivered within the time frame required. IV. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS and DELIVERY INFORMATION: Standard coveralls Specifications: Fabric Content: Polyester/cotton (Permanent press, 65% polyester/35% cotton) Fabric Weight: 8-10 ounces per square yard Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 40. Reinforced stitching on pockets and zippers is required. Color: Navy blue Collar: Standard Sleeves: Long sleeves Sizes: Sizes must be in United States Standard sizes. Sizing shall remain constant throughout the life of the contract. Vendor must be able to provide sizes for both men and women. Sizes may range from 34 Short to 62 Tall, with approximately up to 35% of the orders being in sizes larger than 50 regular. Coveralls must be available in short/regular/long and tall. Tall sizes shall accommodate longer torsos as well as longer leg lengths. Reflective Striping: Two inch wide stripes. Stripes shall consist of 2" fabric that is composed of wide angle, exposed retroreflective lenses bonded to a durable cloth back. Stripes shall be certified as ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 level 2 retroreflective material; and the retroreflective material shall be certified for more than 50 home washes per ISO 6330 Method 2A. (See Attachment 1 for positioning.) Logo: MSHA Logo Patch sewn on Left Breast Pocket (See Attachment 2) Flag: American flag patch 2” X 3” sewn on left shoulder Standard Coveralls Design requirements Breast pockets: (Attachment 3) Two (2) outer breast pockets with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size: 7”w X 11d”, Velcro strip 1” wide One (1) inner left breast pocket with metal zipper on the side Size 7”w X 10”d Sleeve Pockets: Two (2) sleeve pockets (one on each sleeve) with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size 4”wX10”d. Velcro strip 1” wide Cargo Pockets: Two (2) cargo pockets (one on each outside leg) with 2” Velcro flap across entire top of pockets. The bottom of the pocket shall be positioned approximately 5” above the knee to accommodate knee pads. Pocket size: 6”w X 8”d Waist pockets – Slash pockets on front with side slits for access to inner clothing. No Velcro on this pocket. Loop: Loop on right thigh above the knee for carrying a hammer or ruler. Size: approximately 4” positioned above cargo pocket. Front closure: at least two (2) snaps at the top and a 2 way heavy duty metal zipper. Wrist: The wrist for each pair of coveralls shall be designed with a 2” wide Velcro band (no snaps). Leg: Two (2) heavy duty metal zippers (one for each leg) shall be located on outer seam. Zipper shall run from just below the reflective stripes on the legs of the coveralls to the bottom hem. Zipper shall open from the hem upward for easier access to boots. Back pocket: Two (2) pockets (one on each side). No Velcro closures. Size: 7” w by 9.5” d Expansion Pleats: Two (2) expansion pleats shall be located at the shoulder blade. Waste: Coveralls shall be designed with a 1” elastic waist band in the back for ease of motion. Two Piece coveralls Specifications: * Fabric Content: Polyester/cotton (Permanent press, 65% polyester/35% cotton) * Fabric Weight: 8-10 ounces per square yard Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 40. Reinforced stitching on pockets and zippers is required. Color: Navy blue Collar: Standard Sleeves: Long sleeve Sizes: Sizes must be in United States Standard sizes. Sizing shall remain constant throughout the life of the contract. Vendor must be able to provide sizes for both men and women. Sizes may range from 34 Short to 62 Tall, with approximately up to 35% of the orders being in sizes larger than 50 regular. Coveralls must be available in short/regular/long and tall. Tall sizes shall accommodate longer torsos as well as longer leg lengths. Reflective Striping: Two inch wide stripes. Stripes shall consist of 2" fabric that is composed of wide angle, exposed retroreflective lenses bonded to a durable cloth back. Stripes shall be certified as ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 level 2 retroreflective material; and the retroreflective material shall be certified more than 50 home washes per ISO 6330 Method 2A. (See Attachment 1 for positioning.) Logo: MSHA Logo Patch sewn on Left Breast Pocket (See Attachment 2) Flag: American flag patch 2” X 3” sewn on left shoulder Two Piece Coveralls Design requirements Shirt: Breast pockets: Two (2) outer breast pockets with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size: 7”w X 11d”, Velcro strip 1” wide One (1) inner left breast pocket with metal zipper on the side Size 7”w X 10”d Sleeve Pockets: Two (2) sleeve pockets (one on each sleeve) with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size 4”wX10”d. Velcro strip 1” wide Front closure: at least two (2) snaps at the top and a heavy duty metal zipper. Wrist: The wrist for each pair of the shirts shall be designed with a 2” wide Velcro band (no snaps). Expansion Pleats: Two (2) expansion pleats shall be located at the shoulder blade. Pants: Cargo Pockets: Two (2) cargo pockets (one on each outside leg) with 2” Velcro flap across entire top of pockets. The bottom of the pocket shall be positioned approximately 5” above the knee to accommodate knee pads. Pocket size: 6”w X 8”d Waist pockets – Slash pockets on front. No Velcro on this pocket. Loop: Loop on right thigh above the knee for carrying a hammer or ruler. Size: approximately 4” positioned above cargo pocket. Leg: Two (2) heavy duty metal zippers (one for each leg) shall be located on outer seam. Zipper shall run from just below the reflective stripes on the legs of the coveralls to the bottom hem. Zipper shall open from the hem upward for easier access to boots. Back pocket: Two (2) pockets (one on each side). No Velcro closures. Size: 7” w by 9.5” d Waste: Pants shall have a heavy duty metal zipper and riveted button closure at the waist. (as can be found on standard blue jeans). 2” elastic in the waistband for secure fit. Bib coveralls Specifications: Fabric Content: Polyester/cotton (Permanent press, 65% polyester/35% cotton) Fabric Weight: 8-10 ounces per square yard Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 40. Reinforced stitching on pockets and zippers is required. Color: Navy blue Sizes: Sizes must be in United States Standard sizes. Sizing shall remain constant throughout the life of the contract. Vendor must be able to provide sizes for both men and women. Sizes may range from 34 Short to 62 Tall, with approximately up to 35% of the orders being in sizes larger than 50 regular. Coveralls must be available in short/regular/long and tall. Tall sizes shall accommodate longer torsos as well as longer leg lengths. Reflective Striping: Two inch wide stripes. Stripes shall consist of 2" fabric that is composed of wide angle, exposed retroreflective lenses bonded to a durable cloth back. Stripes shall be certified as ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 level 2 retroreflective material; and the retroreflective material shall be certified for more than 50 home washes per ISO 6330 Method 2A. (See Attachment 1 for positioning.) Logo: MSHA Logo Patch sewn above right Breast Pocket (See Attachment 3) Flag: American flag patch 2” X 3” sewn above left breast pocket. Bib strap hardware shall be metal and stitching shall be reinforced. Bib Coveralls Design requirements Breast pockets: Two (2) outer breast pockets with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size: 7”w X 11d”, Velcro strip 1” wide One (1) inner left breast pocket with metal zipper on the side Size 7”w X 10”d Cargo Pockets: Two (2) cargo pockets (one on each outside leg) with 2” Velcro flap across entire top of pockets. The bottom of the pocket shall be positioned approximately 5” above the knee to accommodate knee pads. Pocket size: 6”w X 8”d Waist pockets – Two (2) Slash pockets on front, one on each side. No Velcro on this pocket. Loop: Loop on right thigh above the knee for carrying a hammer or ruler. Size: approximately 4” positioned above cargo pocket. Front closure: 2 way heavy duty metal zipper. Leg: Two (2) heavy duty metal zippers (one for each leg) shall be located on outer seam. Zipper shall run from just below the reflective stripes on the legs of the coveralls to the bottom hem. Zipper shall open from the hem upward for easier access to boots. Back pocket: Two (2) pockets (one on each side). No Velcro closures. Size: 7” w by 9.5” d Adjustable bib straps are required. Fire Resistant Coveralls: Specifications and design shall be the same as the standard coveralls, with the following exceptions: Material – 100% cotton with an Arc rating of at least 11.2 ATPV Insulated coveralls: Specifications and design shall be the same as that of the standard coveralls with the following exceptions: Coveralls shall be made with insulation layer to protect from cold weather. Light weight coveralls Specifications and design shall be the same as the standard coveralls with the following exceptions: Fabric weight: 4-6 ounces per square yard Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 24. 1.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Quantity Estimated Delivery Time 1-20 pair 2-3 weeks 21-150 Pair 4-6 weeks 151-300 7-9 weeks 301-499 pair 9-11 weeks 500 + pair 12 weeks Delivery may be made to some or all of the following locations: MSHA Mt. Pleasant Region Attn: Administrative Officer Paladin Professional Center 621 Excel Drive, Suite 100 Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 MSHA Morgantown Region Attn: Administrative Officer 604 Cheat Road Morgantown, West Virginia 26508 MSHA Mt. Hope Region Attn: Administrative Officer National Mine Academy 1301 Airport Road Beaver, WV 35209 MSHA Norton Region Attn: Administrative Officer 716 Spring Avenue SE Wise, VA 24293 MSHA Barbourville Region Attn: Administrative Officer 3837 S. US HWY 25E Barbourville, KY 40906 MSHA Vincennes Region Attn: Administrative Officer 2300 Willow Street, Suite 200 Vincennes, IN 47591 MSHA Denver Region Attn: James Marsh 2nd Street, Building 25 Denver Federal Center Denver, CO 80225-0367 MSHA Madisonville Region Attn: Administrative Officer 100 YMCA Drive Madisonville, KY 42431 MSHA Pineville Region Attn: Administrative Officer 4499 Appalachian Highway Pineville, WV 24874 MSHA Headquarters Attn: Robin Latimer 201 12th Street, Suite 401 Arlington, VA 22202 MSHA Warrendale Region Attn: Administrative Office 178 Thorn Hill Road, Suite 100 Warrendale, PA 15086-7573 MSHA Birmingham Region Attn: Administrative Officer 1030 London Drive, Suite 400 Birmingham, AL 35211 MSHA Duluth Region Attn: Administrative Office Federal Building, U.S. Courthouse 515 W. 1st Street, #333 Duluth, MN 55802-1302 MSHA Dallas Region Attn: Administrative Office 1100 Commerce Street, Room 462 Dallas, TX 75242-0499 MSHA Denver Region Attn: Samsara Sorrells 1 Denver, FCD 6th and Kipling 2nd Street, Building 25, E-18 Denver, CO 80225 MSHA Vacaville Region Attn: Administrative Office 991 Nut Tree Road Vacaville, CA 95687-6696 V. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. The following information is to be provided in response to this Request for Information: a. Vendor's name b. Vendor's address c. Point of contact name, telephone number, and e-mail address d. DUNS number e. Identification of business size (small business, small disadvantaged, Small Woman-Owned Business, Small Veteran-Owned Business, Small Disabiled Veteran-Owned Business, Small/Disadvantaged Business SBA 8(a) Program, HUB-Zone small business); f. Capability to provide the product to the specifications g. Any exceptions to the Buy American Act (see below paragraph) The Buy American Act is applicable to this requirement. FAR Part 25.101 requires agencies to acquire only domestic end products for public use inside the United States. Domestic end products are: (1) an unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States OR (2) an end product manufactured in the United States AND the cost of components mined, produced or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the costs of all components, FAR 25.101. However, if the product is manufactured in the United States and is a COTS item (commercially available off-the-shelf), then the component test is waived and the product is deemed to be a domestic end product, FAR 12.505(a). There are certain exceptions under which a contracting officer may purchase a non-domestic end product. See FAR Parts 25.103 and 25.202 to understand exceptions. 2. Responses must be submitted in writing according to the requirements outlined in this document and received via e-mail by Rhonda Sizemore at sizemore.rhonda@dol.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 8, 2020. Late responses may not be considered or evaluated. VI. AGENCY POINT OF CONTACT Rhonda Sizemore Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer 1301 Airport Road Beaver, West Virginia 25813 Sizemore.Rhonda@dol.gov Office Phone: (304)256-3538 VII. OTHER INFORMATION All interested and qualified businesses are encouraged to respond to this notice in accordance with the instructions found herein. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee an award of a contract nor does the Government guarantee that a solicitation will be issued as a result of the RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this request. This request is issued only to locate vendors interesting in becoming an approved supplier of the subject product. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted, or competition-sensitive information contained in their response.