TRUNKS, ARMY, PHYSICAL TRAINING UNIFORM

This information is for solicitation SPE1C1-26-R-0031. The item is as follows:

Item: Trunks, Army, Physical Fitness Training Uniform (APFU).  

The applicable NSNs for this procurement is 8415-01-623-2466(s), PGC 03982. The Trunks, APFU shall conform to the requirements of GL/PD 13-06D pattern dated 02 February 2016. DLA Troop Support intends to award a 36-month contract consisting of three (3) 12-month price tier periods. The minimum purchase quantity is 92,000 pairs. The annual estimated quantity (AEQ) per tier is 368,000 pairs. The maximum (MAX) quantity over the anticipated 36-month contract is $23,156,400 pairs.

The solicitation will be issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBA) that will result in a firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity Type Contract. This is a Best Value acquisition with Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures. The following evaluation factors will be utilized in descending order of importance: Past Performance Confidence Assessment and Product Demonstration Model (PDM). All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. As other evaluation factors become more equal, the evaluated cost or price becomes more important.

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with DFARS 208.602-70, as implemented by Section 872 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, a federal supply class which has significant market share of greater than 5% as determined by DoD in consultation with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy must be acquired using competitive procedures.

The TRUNKS, APFU, is classified under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Code 8415. The Department of Defense (DoD) publishes an annual list of product categories for which the Federal Prison Industries’ (FPI) share of the DoD market is greater than five percent, which is considered a significant market share and must be completed.

FSC 8415 is currently identified on this list, FPI is considered to have a significant market share. In accordance with 8.602(a)(4), agencies shall include Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI), in the solicitation process and consider a timely offer from FPI.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 315210 – Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. Small business size standards matched to industry NAICS codes are published by the Small Business Administration and are available at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards.

The Trunks, APFU will require source inspection and price will be FOB Destination. The first delivery order is due 120 days after the date of award with subsequent orders due in 90 days. The delivery destination for these items is Pendergrass Distribution Center located in Pendergrass, GA 30567. Source Selection criteria will be used for award evaluation purposes in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. For award evaluation purposes technical merit is more important than price. Evaluation Factors for award are Past Performance Confidence Assessment, Product Demonstration Models (PDM) and Proposed Price in that order. The Government intends to use FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. All items must be 100% U.S. Made out of 100% U.S. Materials.

Offerors will be required to submit a total of Three (3) size medium Regular Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) from each proposed place of performance; a history of their experience/past performance record from the period three years prior to the solicitation closing date. PDMs must be submitted with offers and will be evaluated for conformance to the specifications. Past Performance will be the most important evaluation factor, followed by Product Demonstration Model(s), then Price.

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****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), including the materials and components thereof (other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with clothing), 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.

NOTICE TO DLA SUPPLIERS: 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 this solicitation, use the following link to the DLA Troop Support C&T Technical Data Repository area at:

http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx

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Spec/Cid Number: GL/PD 13-06D

Spec/Cid Date: 02 February 2016

Pattern Date: 07 January 2015

Item Description: Trunks, Army, Physical Fitness Training Uniform (PGC 03982)

Solicitation Number: SPE1C1-26-R-0031

Upon submission of a technical data request, please notify the Contract Specialist, Debah Tiah, via e-mail at Debah.tiah@dla.mil and the Contracting Officer Kalifa Williams via e-mail at Kalifa.Williams@dla.mil

The point of contact for subject acquisition is:

Debah Tiah; Contract Specialist

Email: Debah.tiah@dla.mil

2nd Point of contact:
Kalifa Williams; Contracting Officer

Email: Kalifa.Williams@dla.mil