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This announcement constitutes a Request for Information. This is not a request for quote (RFQ) or a request for proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this Request for Information shall be voluntary. This Request for information is for Market Research purposes only. The notice and the information received shall not be used to determine how well respondents can perform a requirement, which can only be evaluated in response to a solicitation. Vendors will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted in this Request for Information request. This request for information is relative to the NAICS code 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. 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