This Market Research is being conducted to locate sources to manufacture distinctive uniforms for the United States Air Force Academy consisting of men’s coats, trousers and overcoats, women coats, skirts, slacks and overcoats in accordance with United States Air Force Academy Specification USAFA CU 120-09, dated 30 December 2002, Cadet Men’s Service Coat, United States Air Force Academy Specification USAFA Cu 2005-01, dated 30 December 2002, Women’s Service Coat, United States Air Force Specification USAFA CU 300-08, Dated 30 December 2004, Men’s Overcoat; United States Air Force Specification USAFA CU 2050-03, dated 30 December 2002, Women’s Overcoat, United States Air Force Specification USAFA CU 2010-05, dated 25 November 2002, women’s skirts, Purchase Description 93-6, Revision 2, dated 21 July 1997, Women’s Slacks and USAFA Letter of Exception dated 6 February 2003 PD 93-6 Revision 2 Supercedes: 12 December 2002, USAFA Letter of Exception Women’s Slacks, and Human Systems Center Clothing Brand Purchase Desripton YAGC 85-1B Amendment 3, dated 3 Nov 93 Men’s Trousers and USAFA Letter of Exception Trousers, Men’s Service Trousers USAFA Letter of Exception, dated 6 June 2003 YAGC 85-1B 6 February 2003. Garments shall be manufactured from tropical wool polyester and wool sponge material in accordance with USAF Academy specifications. The basic fabric only will be provided to the successful offeror as Government Furnished Material (GFM). Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. A clause contained in this synopsis is Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities also referred to as the Berry Amendment. The Berry Amendment applies only to DoD and has been included in DoD Appropriations Act since 1941. The Act restricts DoD expenditure of funds for supplies consisting in whole or in part of certain article and item not grown or produced in the United States or it’s possessions. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (315222) and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. If you are a potential source interested in participating in this procurement, please submit a written responses on letterhead to the Attn: Dorothy Bell or Diana South, Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315 with your capability statement, which includes the following: 1. How long you have been in business 2. What size business is your company? 3. Have you ever manufacture this type of uniform or a like uniform 4. What is your business arrangement? 5. Are you a manufacturer or do you subcontract out the work? 6. Have you ever performed government contracts? Please submit three (3) past performance references with a point of contact, contract number, and telephone number. Those vendors who are interested can request electronic copies of the specifications, which will be e-mailed to you. Submit fax responses to (719) 333-9104, Attn: Dorothy Bell or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. The deadline for response to this notice is close of business 21 Sep 05 Mountain Daylight Time (MST).

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