Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy
ID: W16XX90012261167Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

PSC

INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES AND MOBILE TEXTILE REPAIR SHOPS (3530)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8649c5376494447e8e83dd2c41c78827/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense is seeking responses from qualified small businesses for the procurement of a Fabric Spreader intended for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York. The required equipment must feature a 72-inch-wide fit, manual or automatic controls, and advanced functionalities such as automatic threading and a touch screen interface, with vendors also responsible for initial training and delivering the machine fully assembled and operational. This procurement underscores the Army's commitment to engaging small businesses while ensuring compliance with federal regulations, with an emphasis on domestic competition and effective contract structuring. Interested vendors should contact Dennis Cook at dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil for further details and are encouraged to submit their business information, capabilities, and pricing to promote competition among small businesses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dennis Cook
    dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice - (MICC June 21) Fabric Spreader.docx
    The U.S. Government is seeking responses from qualified small businesses regarding the potential procurement of a Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy in West Point, NY. This initiative aims for a small business set-aside, contingent on receiving sufficient responses from at least two small businesses. The notice serves as an informational and planning tool and does not constitute an official request for proposals. The required equipment must meet numerous specifications, including a 72-inch-wide fit, manual or automatic controls, and various advanced features such as automatic threading and a touch screen interface. Vendors must provide initial training and deliver the machine fully assembled and operational. Interested vendors are requested to submit detailed information about their business status, capabilities, previous relevant experience, pricing, and suggestions to promote competition among small businesses. The notice emphasizes domestic competition and encourages input on structuring the contract requirements effectively to avoid unnecessary restrictions. The anticipated NAICS code for this procurement is 333248. This proactive inquiry underscores the Army's commitment to involving small businesses in fulfilling its procurement needs while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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