Contact Contract Specialist: William Russell or Kacy Mohead Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

Background: This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be considered to be an obligation by the Government to acquire any products or services.

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command is issuing this sources sought (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to manufacture the below listed items in compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment.  ALL ITEMS MUST BE IN COMPLAINT OR FROM A QUALIFYING COUNTRY.  The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award.

Salient Characteristics:

Briefcase Bag

Dimensions: 12 H x 4 W x 15L

Color: Black

Material: Durahide, synthetic leather material

USA-made Zip down front organizer for phone and business accessories. Interior pockets for files and business essentials. Open back pocket and multi-functional side pocket. Detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. Handles so that the bag can be hand-carried.

Embroider image:

EGA Position: Centered on front.

Embroidered text (all Capital letters: MARINES THE FEW. THE PROUD. Color: GoldPosition: Centered on front below EGA

 Padfolio

Dimensions: 8.5" H x 0.6" W x 6.75" L

Color: Black

Material: Durahide, synthetic leather material

USA-made

Full zipper closure

Sewn edges

Foam padded covers

Ruled pad of paper in 5" x 8" spiral bound journal (which can be refilled)

Pen loop (internal)

Interior with two-tiered business card holder with clear ID windows on top. Additional pockets

for cards.

Round brass or nickel corners

Moire vinyl lining

Debossed imprint image: EGA centered on front

Goods to be delivered under this contract are subject to the restrictions of the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment.  This clause is meant to highlight certain aspects of the Buy Amendment Act and the Berry Amendment, but the contractor is required to review applicable statutes, FAR 52.225-1, FAR 52.225-1, DFARS 252.225-7012, FAR Part 25, and DFARS Part 225 prior to submitting its proposal and as necessary during contract performance, and to build time, expense, and other resources necessary for compliance into its price and into its commitment to deliver conforming goods in a timely manner as required by this contract.  The contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that all delivered goods strictly comply with the statures and the FAR and DFARS provisions on domestic sourcing cited above, regardless of whether the Government inspects for compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions; regardless of whether the Government reminds the contractor of the requirement to comply or demands such compliance; and regardless of the source of any goods accepted under this contract or any other Government contract.  Compliance with provisions required by the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment are required by statute and cannot be waived by conduct or course of dealings. 

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification 339920. 

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLEASE RESPOND ON OR BEFORE 07 JUNE 2017