Boot, Safety, I-5

This procurement (Base + TWO (2) Option Terms) is for the BOOTS, SAFETY, I-5 (In Accordance With NU-PD 21001A, DATED 27 JULY 2021 and NCTRF DWG. NO. 06-NCTRF-20A). THIS IS A NAVY CERTIFIED ITEM.

BOOTS, SAFETY, I-5, AVIATOR BROWN 3763
Men's
PGC of Item: 04029
NSN of the Item: 8435-01-694-2868 (s)

Women's
PGC of Item: 04030
NSN of the Item: 8430-01-694-4550 (s)

BOOTS, SAFETY, I-5, BLACK
Men's
PGC of Item: 04018
NSN of the Item: 8430-01-694-2905 (s)

Women's
PGC of Item: 04019
NSN of the Item: 8435-01-694-3885 (s)

NOTE: The full tariff size all four (4) items/PGCs is required.

Total Contract Quantities (Base + 2 Options):

Lot 0001: 60% (Total Small Business Set-Aside): MIN - 58.988; AEQ - 235,950; MAX - 352,838

Lot 0002: 40% (Total Small Business Set-Aside): MIN - 39,326; AEQ - 157,300; MAX - 235,226

BASE: Min- 38,814; AEQ-155,250; MAX-222,064 / OPTION 1-2: Min-29,750; AEQ-119,000; MAX-183,000

Best Value (BV) Source Selection procedures will be utilized where technical merit (Past Performance Confidence Assessment) is significantly more important than cost or price. Solicitation will be issued as Total 100% Small Business Set-Aside with two (2) distinct lots (60% / 40% Split):

Lot 0001: 60% (Total Small Business Set-Aside); Monthly Max - 12,000 pairs:

Minimum Annual Maximum

Quantity Estimated Quantity

Quantity

Base Year 23,288 93,150 133,238

Option I 17,850 71,400 109,800

Option II 17,850 71,400 109,800

Totals 58,988 235,950 352,838

NOTE: SEE ATTACHED "CONTRACT REQUIREMENT 11-9-2021.PDF" FOR CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS OF ALL FOUR (4) ITEMS/PGCs.

Lot 0002: 40% (Total Small Business Set-Aside); Monthly Max - 8,000 pairs:

Minimum Annual Maximum

Quantity Estimated Quantity

Quantity

Base Year 15,526 62,100 88,826

Option I 11,900 47,600 73,200

Option II 11,900 47,600 73,200

Totals 39,326 157,300 235,226

NOTE: SEE ATTACHED "CONTRACT REQUIREMENT 11-9-2021.PDF" FOR CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS OF ALL FOUR (4) ITEMS/PGCs.

It is the government's intention to award two (2) FIRM FIXED PRICE, INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINIT QUANTITY (IDIQ) type contracts for the BOOTS, SAFETY, I-5. However, the Government reserves the right to make awards of multiple lots to the same awardee if it is deemed in the Government's best interests. The two (2) FIRM FIXED PRICE, INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINIT QUANTITY (IDIQ) type contacts will ensure the continuous availability of reliable sources of supplies, since customer requirements on this item are not fully determined, and allow for the needed flexibility in projecting supply requirements.

PLT: 150 Days After Date of Award

Destination: Peckham, Inc.; VSTN.

Term: Base + 2 Option Terms

Solicitation expected to be issued on or after July 28, 2021; 3:00pm Local Time.

Certification:

The Boot, Safety I-5 is a Certified Item. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, THE OFFEROR MUST BE CERTIFIED IN the Boot, Safety I-5, Class 1 (Black), Men's & Women's at the time of award. It is preferred that the Offeror be certified in all ITEMS/PGCs (Class 1 & Class 2, Men's & Women's), however, in the event an Offeror is unable to secure certification of the Boot, Safety I-5, Class 2 (Brown) Men's & Women's at the time of award, the Offeror will provide a certified letter of their commitment in pursuing certification of the Boot, Safety I-5, Class 2 (Brown) Men's & Women's. The Offeror will have 75 days after receipt of available brown swatches to submit samples of the Boot, Safety I-5, Class 2 (Brown) Men's & Women's for evaluation. It is the Offeror's responsibility to obtain certification as soon as possible. Failure to obtain the Services Certification Approval Letter for the Boot, Safety I-5, Class 1 (Black) Men's & Women's prior to the Government's award determination may result in the exclusion of that offeror. DLA Troop Support will not hold up an award decision awaiting certification approval by an Offeror for the Boot, Safety I-5, Class 1 (Black) Men's & Women's.

Offerors interested in this procurement are required to submit samples for all four (4) items/PGCs for certification/re-certification, in accordance with the attachment to the solicitation titled SOP 10120-7 NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND UNIFORM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM .

INTERESTED SOURCES SEEKING QUALIFICATION SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ADDRESS BELOW FOR THE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE DOCUMENT:

Kelly A. Fratelli

Textile Technologist

Naval Uniforms and Certification Group

Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF)

10 General Greene Avenue, Bldg 86

Natick, Massachusetts 01760

DIRECT: 508.206.2762 DSN: 312.206.2762

FAX: 508.206.2733

kelly.a.fratelli.civ@army.mil

Instructions for submitting samples are as follows:

1. 1. Footwear Certification. Certificates will be issued only to prime manufacturers who fabricate uniform footwear. Certification numbers will be electronically assigned to the vendor and location as specified on the submittal form (enclosure (5)); a certificate will be sent to the vendor via NCTRF's automated email system. The certification number does not transfer from one location to another, nor does it apply to subcontractors.
2. 1. 1. Footwear Certification Submission Shall:
3. 1. 1. 1. Be evaluated for material, shade, design, fit, construction, quality, workmanship, and labeling against documented requirements to obtain initial and recertification every two (2) years thereafter to maintain certification.
4. 1. 1. 1. Include the following when requesting footwear initial certification, recertification, or responding to rejection or deficiency notification:
5. 1. 1. 1. 1. A completed Footwear Submittal Form (enclosure (5)).
6. 1. 1. 1. 1. Two (2) full pairs; the footwear shall be made from material and components specified in the requirements document.
7. 1. 1. 1. 1. One (1) half pair cross section, cut lengthwise; the footwear shall be made from material and components specified in the requirements document.
8. 1. 1. 1. Include the following sizes:

Item Men's Women's

Shoe 10M 8R

Boot 10M 8R

1. 1. 1. 1. Provide documentation to support that submitted footwear meets or exceeds all documented technical requirements.
2. 1. 1. 1. Document those elements where the verification method is by inspection. Submit a written clarification that briefly discusses how the proposed item meets all requirements.
3. 1. 1. 1. When requested, submit for verification purposes, samples or a certificate of conformance for components used in construction and quality assurance test reports.
4. 1. 1. 1. Be entered into the NCTRF Uniform Certification Database utilizing information as supplied and analyzed against requirements documents. NCTRF will notify certification status within sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of submission.
5. 1. 1. 1. Comply with submission process and timelines, if submission does not comply items will be returned without being evaluated.
6. 1. 1. 1. Receive notification of certification status via NCTRF automated email system and if applicable, by letter if resubmittal is necessary.
7. 1. 1. 1. 1. Certified- assigned an electronically generated certification number
8. 1. 1. 1. 1. Conditional- assigned an electronically generated certification number and notification of the deficiencies. Re-submit per process within thirty (30) calendar days from date of notification.
9. 1. 1. 1. 1. Rejected- Vendor has thirty (30) days from date of rejection to resubmit per process.
10. 1. 1. 1. Be shipped to address annotated on enclosure (5).
11. 1. 1. Upon notification, Certified Footwear Shall:
12. 1. 1. 1. Have a certification label permanently applied to the footwear, which documents the vendor guarantees the item has been produced from certified material of the appropriate shade and meets the documented requirements of the certified sample and contains the following verbiage:

This footwear manufactured under certificate number XXX-XXXXXX-XX- XX, is warranted to meet all applicable prescribed requirements of the NEXCOM Uniform Certification Program and is produced in accordance with the tagged sample under the current certificate. .

1. 1. 1. 1. Position the certification label as follows:

Item Location

Boots On tongue facing wearer

Oxfords On heel counter facing wearer

1. 1. 1. 1. Have date of manufacture, month and year, e.g. 01/21 affixed under the foot bed and be legible for the life of the item.
2. 1. 1. 1. Have all other applicable labels to include the size, care, and fiber identification labels, positioned in accordance with the documented requirements.
3. 1. 1. 1. Submit to NCTRF a monthly production schedule.

Offerors must obtain certification/re-certification for all four (4) items/PGCs in accordance with SOP 10120-7 NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND UNIFORM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM . Offerors must provide proof of certification/re-certification (Certification Approval Letter) for all four (4) items/PGCs prior to DLA making an award decision, when the Government completes its evaluation for the Past Performance Confidence Assessment and Small Business Participation factors and price evaluation.

If the potential awardee has not obtained all Certification Approval Letters from the Navy for all four (4) items/PGCs, the Government may exclude that offeror and may award to the next offeror in line for the award provided that they received all required Certification Approval Letters from the Navy.

NOTE: See SOP 10120-7 NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND UNIFORM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.pdf document attached.

INTERESTED SOURCES SHOULD SEEK CERTIFICATION IMMEDIATELY!!!

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) 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.

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