This Request for Information is for market research purposes only. Responses to this RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents shall not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. Respondents shall also note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this RFI. Respondents must submit capability statements that clearly define the firm's ability to provide the items stated in this RFI. This requirement is for 400 Colonial White Shirts to be delivered to Fort Myer, Virginia. The following specifications are listed below: Fabric: 35% Cotton\65% Polyester Broadcloth 3.1 broadcloth Body: Two piece body; all finished seams quote mark turn under; side seams serged and safety stitched; 4 quote mark (+/- quote mark ) side vent at bottom; V neck opening with single needle finishing and reinforced at bottom of V; V neck opening shall measure 7-1/2 quote mark long (+/-1/2 quote mark ) from collar seam to V notch; V neck opening shirred to accept collar; manufacturer's label shall be attached at bottom hem of body near the side, inside surface; V notch opening with triangular self fabric insert on each shoulder at the collar seam; finished V notch shall measure 1 3/4 quote mark wide (+/- quote mark ) at the collar seam and shall be 1 3/4 quote mark long (+/-1/4 quote mark ) for collar sizes 13 through 17, with an increasing graduation of quote mark per size for collar sizes 18, 19 and 20. Collar: One piece collar without collar stays; collar closed by 16 ligne white button and folded & sewn white twill tap (or shirting material loop) set into collar at a distance of quote mark (+/- 1/8 quote mark ) as measured from the edge of the collar; the twill tape loop shall be no more than quote mark wide 4 quote mark (+/-1/4 quote mark ) finished collar width; collar attached with single needle clean finish; 2 quote mark (+/- quote mark ) width single ply finished self fringe with 200% shirring (or gathering) attached to V opening with top stitch; one piece surged self fabric interlining 1-1/2 quote mark wide (+/- quote mark ) attached to V notch opening with top stitch; size and content label attached at back of collar; hanger loop of quote mark wide self fabric shall be attached at inside of collar. THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. It is a market research tool (FAR Part 10) being used to determine potential business firms capable of providing the supply and/or services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Quote. The NAICS contemplated for this requirement is 315220 with a size standard of 500 employees. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Please provide a capability statement addressing your organizations ability to provide the items required above. Include only general capabilities relative to the requirement as this is not a solicitation and no responses will be considered as quotes. Provide responses to this notice to
[email protected]. Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Please provide responses in writing no later than 3:00 P.M. (Fort Belvoir, Virginia local time) on 23 January 2015. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; CAGE Code and Point of Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address.