REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SPMICI-10-I-JMPR This Request for Information (RFI) is the initiation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). The Government does not intend to pay for any information furnished pursuant to this RFI. The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) seeks your expression of interest, demonstration of capability and any suggestions regarding production of the Blue Man's Jumper, Wool Serge. PGC: 01666 NSN: 8405-01-076-1912 PATTERN: MIL-J-87035B dtd. 28 MAY 1999 Cloth Information: 8305-00-350-5657 (CLOTH, WOOL SERGE BLUE 3346, TYPE I CLASS 5, SPONGED, MOTHPROOF, 60"); If the above fabric is unavailable, the use of a similar commercial variety of the fabric is acceptable, but must be indicated on submission of courtesy sample. Vendors must submit courtesy samples relating to the item, specifically size 40R. Any samples received, for which vendors indicate proprietary or confidential materials will be received and held in confidence for U.S. Government use only. Vendors will not be paid for any samples submitted. No samples will be returned to the vendor; however, vendors may retrieve samples at their own expense. DSCP reserves the right to dispose of unretrieved samples as necessary. Any results from the examination of these courtesy samples will be for informational purposes only, and will not result in a contract or any other form of legally-binding agreement. NO PRICES OR BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. DSCP has developed a web-based system that allows manufacturers to request additional specifications, patterns, and drawings on our contracting page located at: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/Portal/sreqfrm.aspx. All requests for status of patterns and questions relating to patterns should be directed to
[email protected]. DSCP will offer to any vendor who is interested, the opportunity to make an oral/audio/visual presentation of their information. For an appointment, contact the Contracting Officer below. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for U.S. Government use only. However, DSCP's intent is to analyze the aggregate of the information provided from industry as a whole, and develop future acquisition strategies. All samples submitted must be accompanied by paperwork citing this RFI number, date, and sample retrieval date. In addition, the participant shall indicate whether they are providing samples that conform to current military specifications or represent a commercial alternative. ***JUMPERS MADE WITH ALTERNATE FABRICS WILL ALSO BE EVALUATED. IF PROVIDING JUMPERS IN AN ALTERNATE FABRIC, PLEASE PEOVIDE FIBER IDENTIFICATION AND TEST REPORTS.. Please provide written responses with samples by close of business 5/28/2010 to the following address: Defense Supply Center Phila ATTN: MICHAEL O'CONNOR (DSCP-FQCB), 3-A-4037 700 Robbins Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096
[email protected] PHONE: 215-737-2458 FAX 215 737 2486 All responses must reference RFI no. SPM1C1-10-I-JMPR Offers must be submitted with a courtesy sample.