Safety Footwear Supply Services Blanket Purchase Agreement

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate theGovernment to award a contract. Responses to this sources sought notice mustbe in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for marketresearch to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge ofpotential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies describedbelow.

The objectives of this agreement are to provide BEP-WCF personnel with comfortable quality safety footwear. There is a need for a contractor to make a variety of shoes and boots available for fitting and selection by BEP-WCF employees at all store locations. The contractor shall provide employees with professional consultation on the type and proper fit of safety footwear applicable while they try on, select, and procure footwear. The contractor will be responsible for the following:

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing will pay up to $145.00 for each pair of footwear selected by an eligible employee. Any additional cost above $145.00 will be the responsibility of the employee to pay and the contractor shall collect the employee amount due at the time of the sale. This dollar amount may change during the BPA and the account and voucher will be adjusted accordingly. The Contractor shall only bill the BEP for employees presenting a completed “Safety Shoe Request and Voucher Form”.

All Safety footwear sold must meet requirements outlined in ASTM F2413-18 “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Toe Cap Footwear”. The contractor must provide a selection of styles to include both steel and composite toe safety shoes and boots. The contractor must provide a variety of styles and sizes of safety footwear for selection to fit a diverse workforce.

The contractor must provide a point of contact with telephone and email addresses to the Contracting Officer’s Representative upon award of the contract. Provide an accurate invoice of goods sold within 45 days to the Government. Contractor must provide an environment for selecting shoes that is free from known hazards. Contractor shall provide contact information for the BEP to place virtual orders for employees that are unable to get to a physical location.