10--Sources Sought - Full Dress Hats with Pom Poms

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from businesses capable of performing the required manufacturing. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. This notice will close March 15, 2013 at 1100 AM EST. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at West Point, NY, has an anticipated requirement to procure Full Dress Hats with Pom Pom and Chain in various sizes, in accordance with military specifications (attached). Respondents shall provide a full description of their capability to meet the anticipated requirement. Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. The anticipated NAICS is 315991 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. Interested respondents should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length) clearly demonstrating the firm's ability to perform the manufacturing listed. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. Please review the requirements listed below. At a minimum, the package shall address the following: 1. Title of the requirement, Company Name, Address, and POC. 2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number/CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small business status to include small business type(s)/certification(s) such as: SDB, 8a, HubZone, SDVOB, etc. 3. Prior/current experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last five years. Statements should describe the dollar value, indicate whether your firm acted as the prime or subcontractor, list a customer Point of Contact with phone number, and provide description of the experience and how the referenced experience relates to the manufacturing described herein. 4. State the lead time (days) necessary for your firm to begin performance after award.