SOURCES SOUGHT
84 -- Coveralls for Mine Inspectors
- Notice Date
- 4/28/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 315220
— Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Acquisition Management Branch (WV), 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, West Virginia, 25813-9426
- ZIP Code
- 25813-9426
- Solicitation Number
- DOL-MSH-15-R-00006
- Archive Date
- 5/22/2015
- Point of Contact
- RHONDA SIZEMORE, Phone: 304-256-3538
- E-Mail Address
-
sizemore.rhonda@dol.gov
(sizemore.rhonda@dol.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- I. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE The Mine Safety & Health Administration is issuing this Sources Sought Notice - Request for Information for information to improve its understanding of the market and identify HubZone and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business vendors capable of providing various types of coveralls for mine inspectors. II. BACKGROUND The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. The Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) Coal Mine Safety and Health division (CMS&H) and Metal and Nonmetal division (MNM) operate District and Field offices throughout the United States for the United States (US) Department of Labor (DOL). It is necessary for inspectors to wear protective coveralls in order to help prevent accidents caused by loose clothing getting caught in mining equipment as well as protecting them from dirt and rocks found in the mining areas. Incorporating reflective stripes affords the inspector an increased degree of protection from underground haulage or transport vehicles and mining equipment in dark or dimly lit areas of underground mines. Six different types of coveralls will be required: 1) standard coveralls; 2) two piece; 3) bib coveralls; 4) insulated coveralls; 5) fire resistant coveralls; and 6) light weight coveralls. Approximately 80-85% of the orders will be for the standard coveralls with the remaining 20% divided among the other types. III. OBJECTIVE The objective of this notice is to conduct a market survey to determine if there are interested HubZone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business vendors with the capabilities to produce and deliver the coveralls based on the Government's specifications. IV. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Standard coveralls Specifications: • Fabric Content: Polyester/cotton (Permanent press, 65% polyester/35% cotton) • Fabric Weight: 8-10 ounces per square yard • Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 40. Reinforced stitching on pockets and zippers is required. • Color: Navy blue • Collar: Standard • Sleeves: Long sleeves • Sizes: Sizes must be in United States Standard sizes. Sizing remain constant throughout the life of the contract. Vendor must be able to provide sizes for both men and women. Sizes may range from 34 Short to 62 Tall, with up to 25% of the orders being in sizes larger than 50 regular. Coveralls must be available in short/regular/long and tall. Tall sizes shall accommodate longer torsos as well as longer leg lengths. • Reflective Striping: Two inch wide stripes. (See Attachment 1 for positioning.) • Logo: MSHA Logo Patch sewn on Left Breast Pocket (See Attachment 2) • Flag: American flag patch 2" X 3" sewn on left shoulder Standard Coveralls Design requirements • Breast pockets: (Attachment 3) o Two (2) outer breast pockets with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size: 7"w X 11d", Velcro strip 1" wide o One (1) inner left breast pocket with metal zipper on the side Size 7"w X 10"d • Sleeve Pockets: o Two (2) sleeve pockets (one on each sleeve) with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size 4"wX10"d. Velcro strip 1" wide • Cargo Pockets: • Two (2) cargo pockets (one on each outside leg) with 2" Velcro flap across entire top of pockets. The bottom of the pocket shall be positioned approximately 5" above the knee to accommodate knee pads. Pocket size: 6"w X 8"d • Waist pockets - Slash pockets on front with side slits for access to inner clothing. No Velcro on this pocket. • Loop: Loop on right thigh above the knee for carrying a hammer or ruler. Size: approximately 4" positioned above cargo pocket. • Front closure: at least two (2) snaps at the top and a 2 way heavy duty metal zipper. • Wrist: The wrist for each pair of coveralls shall be designed with a 2" wide Velcro band (no snaps). • Leg: Two (2) heavy duty metal zippers (one for each leg) shall be located on outer seam. Zipper shall run from just below the reflective stripes on the legs of the coveralls to the bottom hem. Zipper shall open from the hem upward for easier access to boots. • Back pocket: Two (2) pockets (one on each side). No Velcro closures. Size: 7" w by 9.5" d • Expansion Pleats: Two (2) expansion pleats shall be located at the shoulder blade. • Waste: Coveralls shall be designed with a 1" elastic waist band in the back for ease of motion. Two Piece coveralls Specifications: • Fabric Content: Polyester/cotton (Permanent press, 65% polyester/35% cotton) • Fabric Weight: 8-10 ounces per square yard • Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 40. Reinforced stitching on pockets and zippers is required. • Color: Navy blue • Collar: Standard • Sleeves: Long sleeve • Sizes: Sizes must be in United States Standard sizes. Sizing shall remain constant throughout the life of the contract. Vendor must be able to provide sizes for both men and women. Sizes may range from 34 Short to 62 Tall, with up to 25% of the orders being in sizes larger than 50 regular. Coveralls must be available in short/regular/long and tall. Tall sizes shall accommodate longer torsos as well as longer leg lengths. • Reflective Striping: Two inch wide stripes. (See Attachment 1 for positioning.) • Logo: MSHA Logo Patch sewn on Left Breast Pocket (See Attachment 2) • Flag: American flag patch 2" X 3" sewn on left shoulder Two Piece Coveralls Design requirements Shirt: o Breast pockets:  Two (2) outer breast pockets with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size: 7"w X 11d", Velcro strip 1" wide  One (1) inner left breast pocket with metal zipper on the side Size 7"w X 10"d o Sleeve Pockets:  Two (2) sleeve pockets (one on each sleeve) with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size 4"wX10"d. Velcro strip 1" wide o Front closure: at least two (2) snaps at the top and a heavy duty metal zipper. o Wrist: The wrist for each pair of the shirts shall be designed with a 2" wide Velcro band (no snaps). o Expansion Pleats: Two (2) expansion pleats shall be located at the shoulder blade. Pants: o Cargo Pockets:  Two (2) cargo pockets (one on each outside leg) with 2" Velcro flap across entire top of pockets. The bottom of the pocket shall be positioned approximately 5" above the knee to accommodate knee pads. Pocket size: 6"w X 8"d  Waist pockets - Slash pockets on front. No Velcro on this pocket.  Loop: Loop on right thigh above the knee for carrying a hammer or ruler. Size: approximately 4" positioned above cargo pocket.  Leg: Two (2) heavy duty metal zippers (one for each leg) shall be located on outer seam. Zipper shall run from just below the reflective stripes on the legs of the coveralls to the bottom hem. Zipper shall open from the hem upward for easier access to boots.  Back pocket: Two (2) pockets (one on each side). No Velcro closures. Size: 7" w by 9.5" d  Waste: Pants shall have a heavy duty metal zipper and riveted button closure at the waist. (as can be found on standard blue jeans). 2" elastic in the waistband for secure fit. Bib coveralls Specifications: • Fabric Content: Polyester/cotton (Permanent press, 65% polyester/35% cotton) • Fabric Weight: 8-10 ounces per square yard • Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 40. Reinforced stitching on pockets and zippers is required. • Color: Navy blue • Sizes: Sizes must be in United States Standard sizes. Sizing shall remain constant throughout the life of the contract. Vendor must be able to provide sizes for both men and women. Sizes may range from 34 Short to 62 Tall, with up to 25% of the orders being in sizes larger than 50 regular. Coveralls must be available in short/regular/long and tall. Tall sizes shall accommodate longer torsos as well as longer leg lengths. • Reflective Striping: Two inch wide stripes. (See Attachment 3 for positioning.) • Logo: MSHA Logo Patch sewn above right Breast Pocket (See Attachment 3) • Flag: American flag patch 2" X 3" sewn above left breast pocket. • Bib strap hardware shall be metal and stitching shall be reinforced. Bib Coveralls Design requirements • Breast pockets: o Two (2) outer breast pockets with 2 inch wide Velcro flap across entire top of pocket. Pocket size: 7"w X 11d", Velcro strip 1" wide o One (1) inner left breast pocket with metal zipper on the side Size 7"w X 10"d • Cargo Pockets: o Two (2) cargo pockets (one on each outside leg) with 2" Velcro flap across entire top of pockets. The bottom of the pocket shall be positioned approximately 5" above the knee to accommodate knee pads. Pocket size: 6"w X 8"d • Waist pockets - Two (2) Slash pockets on front, one on each side. No Velcro on this pocket. • Loop: Loop on right thigh above the knee for carrying a hammer or ruler. Size: approximately 4" positioned above cargo pocket. • Front closure: 2 way heavy duty metal zipper. • Leg: Two (2) heavy duty metal zippers (one for each leg) shall be located on outer seam. Zipper shall run from just below the reflective stripes on the legs of the coveralls to the bottom hem. Zipper shall open from the hem upward for easier access to boots. • Back pocket: Two (2) pockets (one on each side). No Velcro closures. Size: 7" w by 9.5" d • Adjustable bib straps are required. Fire Resistant Coveralls: Specifications and design shall be the same as the standard coveralls, with the following exceptions: • Material - 100% cotton with an Arc rating of at least 11.2 ATPV Insulated coveralls: Specifications and design shall be the same as that of the standard coveralls with the following exceptions: • Coveralls shall be made with insulation layer to protect from cold weather. Light weight coveralls Specifications and design shall be the same as the standard coveralls with the following exceptions: • Fabric weight: 4-6 ounces per square yard • Stitching: Thread Tex size of at least 24. V. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. The following information is to be provided in response to this Request for Information: a. Vendor's name b. Vendor's address c. Point of contact name, telephone number, and e-mail address d. DUNS number e. Identification of business size (Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small, HUB-Zone small business); f. Capability to provide the product to the specifications 2. Responses must be submitted in writing according to the requirements outlined in this document and received via e-mail by Rhonda Sizemore at sizemore.rhonda@dol.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, May 7, 2015. Late responses may not be considered or evaluated. VI. AGENCY POINT OF CONTACT Rhonda Sizemore Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer 1301 Airport Road Beaver, West Virginia 25813 Sizemore.Rhonda@dol.gov Office Phone: (304)256-3538 VII. OTHER INFORMATION All interested and qualified HubZone and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small businesses are encouraged to respond to this notice in accordance with the instructions found herein. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee an award of a contract nor does the Government guarantee that a solicitation will be issued as a result of the RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this request. This request is issued only to locate vendors interested and capable of providing the coveralls in accordance with the Government's specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted, or competition-sensitive information contained in their response.
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