SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The Sources Sought number is USAFA_FY25_Cadet_Parade_Caps and shall be used to reference any written responses to this sources sought.
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has an upcoming requirement for approximately 1,100 cadet parade caps as outlined in Atch 1_Spec 490-171102-Cap, Wheel, Cadet. Please note that the attached specification provides specs for the service cap and the parade cap. This requirement is ONLY for the parade cap (Type II Cap).
The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 315990. The size standard for NAICS is 600 employees.
Specifications: See Atch 1_Spec 490-171102-Cap, Wheel, Cadet for the specifications.
Include in your capabilities package/email your UEI, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, and any related specifications/drawings.
We are interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement.
Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The Government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman owned small business, veteran-owned small business, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar products offered to the Government and to commercial customers.
All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required product. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided.
Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.
Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: danielle.hyde.2@us.af.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
If more information is needed for this requirement’s specifications, questions are welcomed and are to be sent to the above email address prior to the closing date.
RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 5 JUN 2025 10:00am MST.
Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.
