Market Research Survey-Extreme Cold Weather System Mitten System
ID: SPE1C1-Extreme-Cold-Weather-Mitten-SystemType: Sources Sought
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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)

PSC

CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE (8415)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is conducting a market research survey to assess industry capabilities for procuring an Extreme Cold Weather Glove System, which includes specific items such as Trigger Finger Mitten Liners and Intermediate Cold Weather Gloves. This initiative aims to develop an acquisition strategy that promotes competition and ensures a robust supply base for these essential items over a proposed 60-month period, with a focus on U.S.-sourced materials to comply with acquisition legislation. Companies interested in participating must respond to the survey by May 6, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Chari Fix at Chari.Fix@dla.mil or Baotran Dao at BAOTRAN.DAO@DLA.MIL for further information.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting an informal market research survey to assess industry capabilities for procuring an Extreme Cold Weather Glove System, which includes four specific items: Trigger Finger Mitten Liner, Intermediate Cold Weather Glove, Trigger Finger Mitten Shell Type II, and Full Mitten Type I. The agency aims to develop an acquisition strategy that fosters competition and ensures a robust supply base for these items over a proposed 60-month period with five tiered pricing phases. Each item has minimum and maximum order quantities based on anticipated military use, specified in terms of annual estimated quantity and potential maximum orders due to demand fluctuations. Companies are encouraged to provide input regarding their manufacturing capacities, commercial viability of the items, and pricing stability. The survey responses will help inform the structure of potential future contracts, which will be awarded under Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity terms. The inquiry serves as a preliminary information-gathering effort, not a solicitation for bids, and emphasizes the need for U.S.-sourced materials to comply with existing legislation regarding acquisitions. Companies wishing to participate must respond by May 6, 2025.
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    The Capability Assessment Plan (CAP) outlines essential criteria for establishing Surge & Sustainment (S&S) coverage capabilities related to government procurement needs. The document includes detailed sections addressing monthly wartime requirements, proposed solutions, and necessary government investments for securing S&S coverage. It categorizes constraints impacting capabilities and offers proposed solutions alongside funding requirements over a five-year span. Additionally, information on item details grouped by name and associated National Stock Numbers (NSN) is included. The CAP aims to ensure that required items and coverage types can be adequately supplied, supporting timely and efficient governmental operations in various phases. The structure comprises sections for capability assessment, constraint description, solution proposals, funding requirements, and a list of attached files for further detail, indicating thorough preparation for potential RFPs and grants at federal and state levels. The document signifies a commitment to strategic sourcing and resource management in response to government operational demands.
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