Life Preserver, Vest

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GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) Notice ID / Tracking Number: DLA-CE-SS-4220-01-708-3638 Title: Life Preserver, Vest (Aircrew Emergency Egress) Procurement Type: Commercial Products / Modified Commercial Products (FAR Part 12 / FAR Part 13.5) NAICS Code: 315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (or 339999 – All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) PSC / FSC: 4220 – Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment Supply Chain, Philadelphia, PA Response Due Date: [Insert Date – e.g., 15 calendar days from posting] Contracting Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: James Lewicky (or Joel Dalafave) Contracting Office Address: DLA Troop Support, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 Technical / Requirements POC: Thomas Scott, Product Specialist 1. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF NOTICE This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) issued for market research and planning purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This notice does NOT constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ), or Invitation for Bids (IFB). It does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service, nor will the Government reimburse any costs incurred by respondents submitting information in response to this notice. The purpose of this notice is to: Conduct market research to identify potential qualified manufacturers, authorized distributors, or viable alternate sources capable of manufacturing or supplying the required Life Preserver Vest. Determine market capabilities for commercial or modified commercial items meeting military performance specifications. Assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set-aside opportunities (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone) or the necessity for other than full and open competition under FAR 13.501(a). 2. REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking information from industry regarding the following item required to support U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force aviation operations: Item Attribute Specification / Value Item Name / Description Life Preserver, Vest (Aircrew Egress) National Stock Number (NSN) 4220-01-708-3638 Current Approved Manufacturer TIAX LLC (CAGE Code: 1YHY2) Manufacturer Part Number (P/N) 100300-A Estimated Annual Requirement Approximately 120 each Estimated Ordering Period One-year base period (with potential multi-year option considerations) Delivery Terms FOB Destination (to designated DoD supply depots / CONUS stock locations) Critical Functional and Technical Requirements Mission Application: Critical life-support equipment issued to U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force aircrew members for emergency egress over water. Mobility & Aircraft Integration: The vest is a modified commercial product engineered to permit unrestricted aircrew mobility within the tight, confined quarters of military aircraft cockpits and cabins. Parachute System Compatibility: The vest must be capable of being worn and donned simultaneously with standard military aircrew parachutes and harnesses without interference, snagging, or impedance to manual/automatic deployment mechanisms. Technical Data Availability: The Government does not own a complete Technical Data Package (TDP), proprietary drawings, or manufacturing rights for Part Number 100300-A. The current approved source is TIAX LLC (CAGE 1YHY2). 3. EVALUATION OF ALTERNATE OFFERS / PRODUCTS In accordance with Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Procurement Notes: DLAD Procurement Note M06 (Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items) DLAD Procurement Note L04 (Offers for Part Numbered Items) The Government will consider expressions of interest from manufacturers of the exact part number (or authorized distributors) as well as…

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