United States - CHAPLAIN'S KITS AND COMPONENTS

Description

Added: Apr 19, 2019 10:51 am

 

DLA Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA is conducting a market investigation to identify domestic manufacturers or suppliers as potential sources of various religious Chaplain Kits and their component items. The Chaplain Kits and their various component items enable the free exercise of religion across the Department of Defense by assisting Religious Affairs personnel in providing pastoral care and morale support to the Warfighter. A list of the items and the Annual Estimated Quantities (AEQ) follows:
CHAPLAIN KITS AND VARIOUS COMPONENT ITEMS

ITEM NUMBER

             (AEQ)

NOMENCLATURE

NSN

0001

12

Kit, Christian, Chaplains

9925-01-305-3411

0002

24

Kit, Jewish, Chaplains

9925-01-326-2856

0003

36

Kit, Eastern Orthodox, Ministry Extender

9925-01-452-1129

0004

48

Kit, Eastern  Orthodox, Chaplain's

9925-01-463-8428

0005

60

Bottle, Plastic, Press Lock Cap

9925-01-455-4569

0006

72

Bottle, Plastic 2 oz.

9925-01-450-8636

0007

84

Bottle, Wide Mouth, Plastic 4oz.

9925-01-455-4573

0008

96

Card, Absolution and Anointing

9925-01-455-4755

0009

108

Card, Prayer

9925-01-455-3898

0010

120

Cards, Prayer Service

9925-01-451-2317

0011

132

Chalice Assembly

9925-01-455-3914

0012

144

Cloth - Corporal, OD

9925-01-451-1890

0013

156

Cloth - Finger Towel, OD

9925-01-455-4583

0014

168

Cloth, Purificator, OD

9925-01-455-4580

0015

180

Container, Priest Bread

9925-01-455-4549

0016

192

Wood Cross with Necklace

9925-01-451-2318

0017

204

Cross-Crucifix with Base

9925-01-455-4572

0018

216

Crucifix with Stand

9925-01-451-1887

0019

228

Crucifix with Stand, Eastern Orthodox

9925-01-451-5527

0020

240

Eternal Light Assembly

9925-01-464-2571

0021

252

Sprinkler, Holy Water

9925-01-450-8788

0022

264

Icon of Christ, Altar, Laminated on Wood

9925-01-453-4774

0023

276

Kiddush Cup (Cup and Base)

9925-01-463-9452

0024

288

Oil Stock

9925-01-455-4761

0025

300

Pyx, Brass

9925-01-451-1930

0026

312

Pyx, Stainless Steel

9925-01-455-4841

0027

324

Reconciliation Stole

9925-01-455-4560

0028

336

Stole, Nylon, BDU, Christian

9925-01-455-4590

0029

348

Tallit, Nylon

9925-01-463-8241

0030

360

Tallit with Tzitzit

9925-01-463-5126

0031

372

Torah Scroll, Miniature

9925-01-463-9338

0032

384

Yad (Torah Pointer Miniature)

9925-01-463-9454

0033

396

Torah Base (With Legs), Miniature

9925-01-463-9451

0034

408

Light, Reading

9925-01-462-0726

0035

420

Carrier Case ACU

9925-01-452-3887

0036

432

Bible, King James, Paperback

9925-01-353-8784

0037

444

Divine Liturgy

9925-01-450-6880

0038

456

Neck Cross, Triple Bar

9925-01-451-23l 5

0039

468

Icon of Christ Cards - 15 each

9925-01-451-2316

No samples are requested. Any provided samples are at no cost to the Government and will not be returned to the Vendor. The following information shall be included in the written response:
Company address, telephone number, primary contact(s) with email addresses

Business size (i.e., small/large/HUB Zone), with Cage/DUNS numbers

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Describe past experience in the manufacturing or supply of high quality, religious  items. Show past experience in the making, stocking and on order shipping of religious items.
 
Outline all assumptions, including any assumed/required Government support.

Government furnished material or property will only be provided for the Accessory  Field First Aid Kit (8465-00-935-6814).

Describe suitable materials, Berry Amendment compliant sources of supply for said items, and projected lead times per item.

Describe you capabilities to rapidly modify your patterns/design to accommodate Government directed design changes and/or to integrate a new pattern/design for any item described.

Designate which items you would manufacture and which you would subcontract. Describe you and/or your subcontractor's manufacturing capabilities in detail including equipment, facilities, and quality management systems.

Describe your role in the proposed subcontracts

Make, stock, and ship on order inventory based on the Annual Estimated Quantities (AEQ) or at a minimum 15% of the AEQ dollar value for up to five years.

The findings from this Market Research effort may influence future solicitations related to this requirement. This Market Research is not a solicitation and the Government is not requesting proposals at this time. This is a Market Survey for planning purposes only. The information received may be used for developing acquisition strategy and refining operational requirements.
Capability Statement, including attachments, which are not submitted in MS WORD and/or MS EXCEL or PDF format, will be rejected. Replies must address all of the information requested above for all Chaplain Kits and their various components items.
No telephonic or fax submissions will be honored. All product information shall be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. Interested parties shall respond no later than 3:00 pm EST on May 21, 2019.
FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposed applies herein.
Address any questions about this RFI to Charles Brown II via e-mail at Charles.Brown3@DLA.mil

Opportunity closing date

21 May 2019

Value of contract

to be confirmed