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REFER TO
DLA Troop Support- FQEC (Dominik Dos / 215.737.3040)
May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Market Research Survey
Item: Gloves, Men's and Women's Heavy Duty Cattlehide
Specification: A-A-55060
Pattern Date: 21 August 2017
PGC: 00540
Lead NSN: 8415-00-268-7868
DLA Troop Support is conducting market research on the above item to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide, as well as to determine what industry is capable of providing. For this reason, DLA Troop Support would appreciate your firm sharing its expertise and insight into how this item can be most efficiently procured.
The acquisition approach listed below was designed to promote competition and to ensure a viable industrial base for the supply of Heavy Duty Cattlehide Gloves. DLA Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation in June 2022 for the referenced item(s). DLA Troop Support anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) consisting of a one four-year base term with tiered pricing whereby the offerors may offer separate prices for each year of the contract. DLA Troop Support requires input from industry to formulate our acquisition strategy regarding how many contracts are necessary, the length of the contract(s), and what type of companies and how many companies are interested in competing for the requirement. Your firm's response to the questionnaire will help the Government determine an appropriate term for the contract based on the current capabilities of the industry.
It should be noted that this inquiry, in no way, should be interpreted as a solicitation for offers. No information provided in response to this inquiry will be considered binding between the vendor and the Government. With this in mind, please review specification for above listed item and answer the questions on the attached pages. The answers you provide will remain confidential. Please return this survey to Dominik Dos at dominik.dos@dla.mil , by Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM Local Philadelphia, PA time.
NOTE: This is a MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL. Please review the following pages and provide current market prices.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Dominik Dos
Contract Specialist
Government Requirement:
The quantities provided below are estimates and may change at the time of solicitation based on changes in demand and supply position.
PGC: 00540 Gloves, Men's and Women's Heavy Duty Cattlehide
Unit of Issue: PAIR (PR)
UPC 718020132853
NSN 8415002687870
Nomen GLOVES,MEN'S AND WO
Size 4
UPC 718020154923
NSN 8415002687871
Nomen GLOVES,MEN'S AND WO
Size 1
UPC 718020154930
NSN 8415002687872
Nomen GLOVES,MEN'S AND WO
Size 2
UPC 718020132860
NSN 8415002687868
Nomen GLOVES,MEN'S AND WO
Size 5
UPC 718020132846
NSN 8415002687869
Nomen GLOVES,MEN'S AND WO
Size 3
Quantities by year:
Base Term (Tier 1 Year 1)
Min 11,457
AEQ 34,002
AOLQ 42,503
Base Term (Tier 2 Year 2)
Min 0
AEQ 30,060
AOLQ 37,575
Base Term (Tier 3 Year 3)
Min 0
AEQ 30.060
AOLQ 37,575
Base Term (Tier 4 Year 4)
Min 0
AEQ 30.060
AOLQ 37,575
TOTAL
Min 11,457
AEQ 124,182
AOLQ 155,228
Notes:
- AEQ = Annual Estimated Quantity
- AOLQ = Annual Order Limitations Quantity
- Ordering period: Base term is four (4) years with tiered pricing for each year
- Delivery Destination: Pendergrass, GA; Austin, TX; and Lansing, MI
- FOB Destination
- Inspection/Acceptance at Origin
Proposed Acquisition Strategy:
Solicitation will be issued using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, and the tentative evaluation factors are 1) PDMs and 2) Terms and Conditions.
DLA Troop Support anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) consisting of a one four-year base term with tiered pricing whereby the offerors may offer separate prices for each year of the contract.
DLA Troop Support requires input from industry to formulate our acquisition strategy regarding how many contracts are necessary, the length of the contract(s), and what type of companies and how many companies are interested in competing for the requirement.
Please provide as much insight/information as possible on the following questions to the best of your knowledge at this point in time:
1. Company Identification and Contact Information
Company Name:
Company Address:
Company Main Phone Number:
Company CAGE:
Point of Contact #1
Name:
Title/Position:
Phone:
Email:
Point of Contact #2
Name:
Title/Position:
Phone:
Email:
2. Company Description:
Business size (Large or Small)?
NOTE: Small business being defined as a firm that employs less than 500 peoplw
If you are a Manufacturer, are you planning to submit an offer on this solicitation? (Y/N) __________
If no, why?
If no, do you have an authorized dealer/distributor? (Y/N) __________
If yes, please provide the name of the authorized dealer/distributor, point of contact name, phone number, & email address)
If yes, what is the manufacturing address/ Place of Performance:
Will any part of the manufacturing process be subcontracted? (Y/N) __________
What percent will be subcontracted? ____________ %
What is/are the subcontractor(s) company name and address?
What is/are the subcontractor(s)'s CAGE code?
If you are a dealer/distributor, are you planning to submit an offer on this solicitation? (Y/N) __________
If no, why?
If yes, what is the name of the manufacturer(s) whose product you will provide?
What is the address of the manufacturer(s)?
What is the CAGE code of the manufacturer(s)?
Who are your major customers, e.g. retailers, industrial accounts, commercial accounts?
Do you have any long-term contracts (more than 1 year) with your customers and/or suppliers for the same or similar items?
Are you familiar with Long Term Contract Procedures? If yes, please describe. If no, please explain why (e.g., pricing too volatile, no interest).
Commerciality:
Is the item commercial or modified commercial in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101? For example: is the item of a type used by the general public; sold or offered for sale to the general public? Is the modification of a type available in the commercial marketplace?
If the answer to (a) is no, does your firm deal in commercial products that would be comparable to the item required and/or can they be used in lieu of the item? If so, could you provide examples?
Are you aware of commercial items available in the marketplace that you could manufacture with minor modification to meet government requirements?
Item Required:
Is the item made of any type of material that is a major cost driver? For example, the item is made of {list major materials: i.e. leather, nylon, etc.}
Does any part of the item consist of foreign material?
If yes, what material and where is it manufactured?
Does your firm normally stock this item?
If yes, how many are on hand at any given time?
If no, would your firm be willing to stock this item?
If your firm is willing to stock this item, would you need a stocking-up period?
If so, how many days would be required to stock-up?
If you are a manufacturer, what is the production rate for this item?
How many items can be produced at a time?
Is the manufacturing process a batch process or a continuous process?
What is the minimum number of Heavy Duty Cattlehide Gloves that your company must manufacture per month to remain sustainable? ___________________________ per month
What is your proposed unit price for the Heavy Duty Cattlehide Gloves at the minimum production rate? ___________________________
What is the optimal quantity your company would like to manufacture in one month? _____________________________ per month
What is your proposed unit price for the Heavy Duty Cattlehide Gloves at your company's optimal production rate? ___________________________
What is the maximum number of Heavy Duty Cattlehide Gloves your company can manufacture in one month (assuming materials and component are available) without incurring additional costs? _____________________________ per month
Is the maximum monthly production quantity based on the item in question or is the maximum monthly production quantity based on your total manufacturing capacity?
What is your proposed unit price for the Heavy Duty Cattlehide Gloves at the maximum production rate? ___________________________
The Government anticipates issuing and closing the solicitation for a period of 30 days, is 30 days enough time for your firm to produce and submit Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) from each place of performance made in accordance with the applicable purchase description? (Y/N)
If no, how many days are necessary to be able to submit PDMs with your proposal? _________ days
What is the reason your company cannot produce and submit PDMs in 30 days?
Are there any known industrial base issues you are aware of with this item?
3 . Delivery:
Can you deliver the item to military customers throughout the US (direct vendor delivery) as well as to stock points (Pendergrass, GA; Austin, TX; and Lansing, MI)?
Are there any pricing differences based on delivery locations? (For example, delivery to an east coast location would cost less than delivery to a west coast location due to bulk nature of the product.)
Can you deliver the item on a FOB Destination basis? (Y/N)
The production lead time associated with this item is 120 Days.
Is this realistic? (Y/N)
If not, what is the estimated production lead-time? _________days
If a production lead time of 120 days is not realistic, why?
Can you provide better terms? (Y/N)
What are the terms?
Would your firm be able to ship item in two days for an urgent requirement?
Please provide additional information, such as quickest delivery possible, extra costs associated with two day shipping, etc.
4. Pricing
The Government anticipates awarding a 4 year contract with an estimated annual demand quantity of 34,002 pairs for the first year and 30,060 pairs/year for the following three years to be delivered to 3 different locations (Pendergrass, GA, Austin, TX, and Lansing, MI) on a FOB Destination basis. Are you able to provide unit pricing for up to four (4) years? (Y/N)
If yes, please provide estimated prices for the next four (4) years:
Base Term (Tier 1 Year 1) Unit Price __________
Base Term (Tier 2 Year 2) Unit Price __________
Base Term (Tier 3 Year 3) Unit Price___________
Base Term (Tier 4 Year 4) Unit Price___________
If no, why? (ex: prices of xyz component is too volatile)
Are you able to provide pricing for more than one (1) year? (Y/N)
If you are able to provide pricing for more than one year, how many years? _____________ Years
Please provide pricing for the years you are able:
Base Term (Tier 1 Year 1) __________
Base Term (Tier 2 Year 2) __________
Base Term (Tier 3 Year 3) __________
Base Term (Tier 4 Year 4) __________
What is your estimated labor to material ratio? Labor: ___________% / Material: ___________%
Is pricing of the item stable or volatile?
If volatile, why?
Do you have a minimum ordering quantity and/or dollar value that you require for an individual order? If yes, what would that quantity and/or dollar value be?
Do you have a maximum ordering quantity and/or dollar value that you require for an individual order? If yes, what would that quantity and/or dollar value be?
Are there price breaks for this item(s)? (Y/N)
If so, what are the quantity break points?
How do you set prices for your customers? Do you have volume discounts or valued customer discounts? How would pricing be set for the subject item?
5 . Surge:
Can your company accommodate a surge requirement in which your company would be required to satisfy requirements for emergency situations (i.e., ramp up to meet early requirements (surge) and/or requirements that may exceed estimated annual quantities)? (Y/N)
Assuming 1 shift for 5 days at 8 hours per shift on 1 production line (1-5-8-1) what is the maximum quantity per month your firm can/could produce? _________________________________ pairs / month
What would be the unit price for the subject item produced at monthly maximum quantities 1-5-8-1? $_____________________
Assuming 3 shifts for 5 days at 8 hours per shift on 1 production line (3-5-8-1) what is the maximum quantity per month your firm can/could produce? _________________________________ pairs / month
Are there any constraints that would hinder increasing production to
3-5-8-1 rate; i.e. personnel, training, equipment, raw materials?
What would be the unit price for the subject item produced at monthly maximum quantities 3-5-8-1? $_____________________
How long can your firm sustain production at the increased 3-5-8-1 monthly maximum? _____________________________________________________________
How long would it take your firm to ramp up production to the increased 3-5-8-1 monthly maximum? _______________________________________________
Are there any known industrial base issues?
6 . Quality/Warranty/Returns:
Do you have any commercial warranties? (Y/N)
If yes, what are they?
If no, please explain what your standard warranty plan is for the items that you sell.
What is your commercial practice for returns (items damaged upon delivery, incorrect orders, etc.)?
Is your manufacturing facility ISO certified? (Y/N)
If no, does the facility use a Quality Management System/follow a Quality Management Plan? (Y/N)
Do you inspect products for resale at time of receipt? If yes, who performs the inspections (i.e., individual, department)?
Miscellaneous:
Delivery orders issued under any resultant contract will be communicated to your company by Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Does your firm have EDI capabilities? (Y/N)
If not, do you plan on establishing EDI capabilities in the near future? (Y/N)
Do you have access to and/or are you registered on Defense Logistics Agency's DLA internet Bid Board System DIBBS (at https:www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil)? (Y/N)
Is your company registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)? (Y/N)
NOTE: Registration is mandatory prior to receiving any award from DLA Troop Support
Important Notice: Availability of Solicitations
Availability of solicitations, FAR 5.102(d) applies, as our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Offeror should register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments. The solicitation will be posted on https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil//.
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Important Note on Foreign Content:
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.
Lack of response will be interpreted as non-interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at dominik.dos@dla.mil or (215) 737-3040 or the Contracting Officer, Clifford Lawson at clifford.lawson@dla.mil or (215) 737-8427.
