Air Force and Space Force Dress Coats Synopsis
ID: SPE1C125R0117Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (315210)

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OUTERWEAR, WOMEN'S (8410)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking qualified small businesses to manufacture and deliver men's and women's dress coats for the Air Force and Space Force. This procurement involves two separate Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price contracts, each with a performance period of 60 months, consisting of five 12-month pricing tiers. The total estimated quantities range from a guaranteed minimum of 28,356 units to a maximum of 491,352 units, with all items required to be 100% U.S. made from U.S. materials in compliance with the Berry Amendment. Interested parties should submit their proposals, including four Product Demonstration Models and a three-year past performance history, with solicitations available on DIBBS and sam.gov. For further inquiries, contact Coraliz Feliciano at Coraliz.Feliciano@dla.mil or 215-737-2370.

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    The Pre-solicitation Notice SPE1C1-25-R-0117 announces a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price contracts to manufacture and deliver Air Force and Space Force Men’s and Women’s Dress Coats. The contract will have five 12-month pricing tiers, totaling a 60-month performance period. Estimated quantities include a guaranteed minimum of 28,356 units, an annual estimated quantity of 70,308 units per tier, and a maximum of 491,352 units over the 60 months. All items must be 100% U.S. Made from 100% U.S. Materials, adhering to Berry Amendment restrictions. Award evaluation prioritizes technical merit over price, with Past Performance Confidence Assessment, Product Demonstration Models (PDM), and Proposed Price as key factors. Offerors must submit four PDMs and a three-year past performance record. Solicitations will be available on DIBBS and sam.gov, and technical data can be requested via the DLA Troop Support C&T Technical Data Repository. The point of contact is Cory Feliciano.
    This pre-solicitation notice, SPE1C1-25-R-0117, outlines the federal government's intent to purchase Air Force and Space Force men's and women's coats through two separate small business set-aside lots. The procurement will result in two Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price contracts, each with five 12-month pricing tiers, totaling 60-month performance periods. Lot 1 has a combined minimum quantity of 11,712 coats and a maximum of 204,960. Lot 2 has a combined minimum of 21,888 coats and a maximum of 383,040. All items must be 100% U.S. made from 100% U.S. materials, adhering to the Berry Amendment. Award evaluation will prioritize technical merit over price, with factors including Product Demonstration Models, Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Proposed Price. Offerors must submit four PDMs and a three-year past performance history. Solicitations will be available on DIBBS and sam.gov, with specific instructions for DIBBS registration. Technical data requests can be made via a DLA Troop Support web-based system. The point of contact is Cory Feliciano.
    The pre-solicitation notice for Solicitation No: SPE1C1-25-R-0117 outlines the acquisition of men's and women's coats for the Air Force and Space Force, with specifications based on updated product descriptions. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, resulting in a five-year contract divided into five pricing tiers, with a guaranteed minimum order of 28,356 units annually, and a maximum potential quantity of 491,352 units over 60 months. Deliveries will commence 120 days post-award, with the destination being the Travis Association for the Blind in Austin, TX. The evaluation for contractor selection will prioritize technical merit and past performance, with submissions requiring Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) and a record of past performance from the last three years. All items must be 100% U.S. made, adhering to “The Berry Amendment.” Interested manufacturers can obtain technical specifications via the DLA Troop Support website. The contact for this acquisition is Acquisition Specialist Cory Feliciano, who can provide additional guidance and support throughout the process.
    The document is a Pre-solicitation Notice for Solicitation No: SPE1C1-25-R-0117, announcing a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of men's and women's coats for the Air Force and Space Force. The acquisition includes four different coat types, with specific item descriptions and National Stock Numbers (NSNs). The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price with a 60-month duration and five pricing tiers, requiring a guaranteed minimum of 28,356 units and an estimated annual quantity of 70,308 units per tier. All items must be made in the U.S. from U.S. materials, adhering to the Berry Amendment. Interested offerors need to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDM) and past performance records for evaluation, focusing on technical merit over price. Deliveries will start 120 days post-award, with monthly deliveries required to the Travis Association for the Blind in Texas. The solicitation will be available on DIBBS and sam.gov, and a structured approach for registration and technical data requests is outlined. The primary purpose of the document is to outline the acquisition process for military uniforms while ensuring compliance with federal mandates prioritizing domestic production.
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