Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Promotional Materials

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY.  The U.S. Government desires to procure Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Promotional Materials on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought notice with information sufficient to support a set-aside.  Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside.  We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.  Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice.  The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder.  Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.  It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.  The anticipated NAICS code(s) is: 322230, Stationery Product Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees.

A continuing need is anticipated for the supplies for Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Promotional Materials for the United States Military Academy.

Item Name

Description

Quantity

Sexual Assault Awareness Desk Organizer

Sexual Assault Awareness Desk Organizer. Includes two highlighters (yellow and pink) and two pens (blue and black). Highlighters and pens fit behind the desk organizer. Desk organizer can double as a phone stand. Item size: Minimum of 2.5"W, 5.625"H, 1.625" no more than 2.75'W, 6" H, 1.75'DIA; Items include personalization "West Point SHARP 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7467"

1000

Personal Alarm Teal

Pull tab personal safety alarm key chain with built in siren and light. Must be Teal in color. Soft rubberized case. Features small button on bottom that activates light when pushed. Pull tab keychain activates alarm. Item size: 2.625"W, 2.75"H; Item includes personalization "West Point SHARP 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7476"

1000

Lead the Charge Power Bank

Cell Phone recharger external power bank. A Minimum of 4000mAh UL-certified. Features on/off power button and power indicator lights. Aluminum case. Comes with micro-to-regular USB cord and has UL certified lithium-polymer battery. Product size: minimum of 5.5"x8.25"x0.5"  but no more than 5.55"W, 8.5"T, 0.5" thick. Item includes personalization "West Point SHARP 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7476"

1000

How to Respect and Respond to "No" Information Cards

Respecting and Responding to "No" information cards. 6 pocket-sized information cards, printed front-and-back, grommeted. Information on how to respect and respond to "no" when engaged in intimate/sexual activity. Topics include: what is consent, how to get consent, consent is about communication, examples of verbal no's and non-verbal no's, what your response to no should be. Product size: 3.75"W, 2.25"H. Items include personalization 'West Point SHARP 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7476"

1000

Teal Ribbon Hot/Cold Pack

Teal ribbon hot/cold pack. Freezable/microwavable. FDA certified. Easily cleaned with soap and water. Product size: 4.125"W, 5.875"H, 0.5"D. Includes personalization "West Point SHARP 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7467"

1000

Causes of Rape Tech Cloth

Technology cleaning cloth. Micorfiber material. Antimicrobial cleaning cloth. Product size: 7"W, 5.25"H but no more than 7.25"W. Items include personalization "West Point SHARP 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7476" 

1000

Red Flag Page Keepers

Relationship red flags bookmarks/page keepers. Each bookmarks has 5 relationship red flags printed on it. Bookmark printed with a high-gloss laminated finish. Item size: 7"W, 4"H. Includes personalization "West Point 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7467"

1000

Sexual Assault Awareness Selfie Frame

Sexual assault awareness selfie frame. Board is scored in half for shipping and storage. Item size: 36"W, 46"H. Includes personalization "West Point 24/7 Hotline: 845-659-7467"

4

Prevention Facts Tote

Fabric tote printed with "Stand Against Sexual Assault. Use Your Voice. Take Action." Teal in color. non-woven Polypropylene tote features 2 front slip pockets and a mesh water bottle pocket. Includes 2 pen loops, zip closure, and 26" handles. Item size: 15.75"W, 12.75"H, 3.00"D. Items include personalization "West Point 24/7 SHARP Hotline: 845-656-7467" 

1000

Intervention Wallet Cards

Phone pocket wallet card printed with the 3Ds of bystander intervention (In alignment with HQDA policy and regulations). Made of silicone material; attaches to the back of a phone. Pocket is capable of holding IDs, credit cards, etc. Also comes with an educational card on how to intervene when witnessing harassment which incorporates the "3Ds" of intervention. Product size: no more than 2.125"W, 3.5"H and no less than 2"x3". Items include personalization "West Point 24/7 SHARP Hotline: 845-656-7467" imprinted in a permanent manner.

1000

SA Awareness Coloring Book

Sexual assault awareness coloring book. Bound notebook style, with cover. Includes 40 sheets of paper for doodling as well as 40 lined sheets for note-taking. Product size: 5.75"W, 8.25"H. Items include personalization "West Point 24/7 SHARP Hotline: 845-656-7467" 

1000

Ameritote

Teal colored tote bag. 600D polyester material. Zippered main compartment. Front slip pocket, pen and card pockets. Product size: 17"W, 14"H, 5.0"D Back has a closable drawstring top. "Prevention Starts With You" emblazoned on the front and "West Point 24/7 SHARP Hotline: 845-656-7467" imprinted in a permanent manner below.  

2500

SA Awareness Stylus Pen

Clicker style Pen, black ink. Metal construction, Teal in color, with a stylus on the opposite end as the pen. Product size: 4.75"L, 0.375"Diameter. Imprinted with "West Point 24/7 SHARP Hotline: 845-656-7467" along the length of the pen.

10000

SA Awareness Mixer Bottle

Teal colored, mixer bottle. 24oz/750 ml. Includes mixer ball made of same material as the bottle, and drink-thru lid. Wide mouth opening for easy filling and cleaning. BPA-free plastic construction. Imprint with sexual assault awareness message. Product size: 9.25"H, 3.875"DIA. Includes personalization "West Point 24/7 SHARP Hotline: 845-656-7467" 

5000

In response to this sources sought, please provide a capabilities statement:

1.  Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2.  Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not.  Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

3.  Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 

4.  Information to help determine if the requirement service is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.

5.  Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.

6.  Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition.  Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Dennis Cook, at dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition.  Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the SAM.gov notice.  Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.

7.  Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services.