Viking Anti-Exposure Suits (PS4049)

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE
SOURCES SOUGHT

1.0 Purpose/Scope
This is an open market Sources Sought regarding a tentative requirement to purchase
approximately 616 Viking Quick Donning Anti-Exposure Suits (QDAES) PS4049. As
part of its market research, the General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of its
customer, is issuing this Sources Sought to request capability statements to determine if
there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of
performing the requirement as further described.  The Government may use the responses
to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical
specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may
vary from the actual specifications identified in final Product Descriptions included in
any Request for Quote (RFQ).
This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of
GSA’s market research. No RFQ currently exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the
RFQ. Please note that GSA is not required to use the open market for any resulting RFQ.
This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not
itself constitute an RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought will not be considered as
formal quotes and GSA does not intend to award an open market delivery order based on
responses to this Sources Sought.

2.0 Objectives of the Sources Sought
● Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could
provide the requested turnkey solution.
● Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution
implementations.
● Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or
teaming arrangements.
● Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors.
● Provision of other benefits of leveraging a turnkey solution.
● Comments regarding any ambiguities or needed clarifications of the Draft
technical specifications.
● Obtain vendor feedback on any other pre-existing contracts that might meet
this need.
● Determination of appropriate NAICS code to use for procuring these items.

3.0 Sources

The Sources Sought will be posted to SAM.gov: Assumed NAICS code is 315210 - Cut
and Sew Apparel Contractors.

4.0 Technical Specifications
Key Features & Specifications:
 Type: Anti-Exposure Suit / Immersion Suit.
 Material: Breathable GORE-TEX fabric with Nomex for added fire resistance.
 Lining: Quilted Thinsulate® (80 g/m²) with polyester (120 g/m²).
 Donning: Quick-don design with a split-neck zipper, allowing for fast wear.
 Protection: Protects against wind, wet, and cold, meeting thermal performance for
6-hour exposure in 0°C water, with added flash fire protection.
 Reflectivity: Grey, 50mm retro-reflective trim for high visibility.
 Durability: Reinforced knees and seat for enhanced wear.
 Storage: Vacuum-packed in a quick-release bag, requiring minimal space.
 Users: Used by military (Air Force, Navy) and emergency services (FRB, MOB,
Coast Guard).

5.0 Notes to Responders
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be
protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately
marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.
Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned.  Responders are solely responsible
for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. GSA will not pay for
information received in response to this Sources Sought. There is no commitment by the
Government to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any
monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.
Please limit responses or capability statement to three pages. Review the objectives
under Section 2.0 and include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions
relative to those points in the statement. Any format is acceptable. Also include contract
number, relevant information on the company, and if available, brief descriptions of
recent and relevant projects for products similar to that described in the draft technical
specifications.
 
Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
Submit Sources Sought responses to the Contracting Officer via email by the close date
specified in SAM.gov. Contact information is listed below.

6.0 GSA Point of Contact

Phil Cleveland
Contracting Officer
Phillip.Cleveland@gsa.gov
817-850-8426

and

Davy Nix
Contract Specialist
davy.nix@gsa.gov
678-435-6545