SOURCES SOUGHT: SHELL FABRIC, MARINE CORPS ALL WEATHER COAT

Sources Sought: Shell Fabric, Marine Corps All Weather Coat
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLATS), Clothing & Textiles (C&T), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Shell Fabric used in the Marine Corps All Weather Coat. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals. This Sources Sought notice aims to determine industry capabilities (domestic and non-domestic) for manufacturing this fabric, including production capacity, limitations, and challenges.
Preference is given to domestic sources using domestic components and manufacturing (DFARS 252.225-7002-2(c)). However, non-domestic manufacturing will be considered. All potential sources must be U.S.-based companies. Only for items listed in this notice, import of non-domestic cloth is allowed, requiring use of Marine Corps All Weather Coat components to supply Shell Fabric that meets exact specification requirements and approved shades. This non-domestic cloth will be sold to the Government as Government Furnished Material for dress end item manufacturing.
Further market research may occur before any solicitation. The Government will not reimburse the information provided. This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment. Proprietary information will be protected if marked accordingly. Vendor participation does not guarantee future business.
Review technical documents for items you can support before requesting specifications using Contract Opportunity Notice ID: Sources Sought_ Shell Fabric, Marine Core All Weather Coat. In the request, under Special Instructions, annotate “URGENT – MARKET RESEARCH – EXPEDITE.”
Specifications: MIL-DTL-32768
NAICS Code:
314999 Small business size standards are available at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards . Contractors must be registered with SAM (http://www.sam.gov ) to be eligible for award, including representations and certifications.
Submission Requirements:
Send responses to Earl Joyner (Earl.Joyner@dla.mil ) and Alan Cure (Alan.Cure@dla.mil ) by the response date in this notice. Include: Company Name, CAGE Code, Company Size/Profile, any other supporting information.
Answers to the following questions for each item you are interested in supplying:
1. Minimum guaranteed quantity needed for participation?
2. Minimum and maximum monthly production capacity?
3. Minimum monthly production quantity for economic production?
4. Current available operating capacity?
5. Availability of local labor pool?
6. Production Lead Time (PLT)?
7. Raw material availability issues?
8. Summary of current raw material supply situation (major components, critical materials, lead times, suppliers)?
Respondents will be added to the solicitation mailing list. Information provided is voluntary.