SOLICITATION West Point Black Parka Coats

This purchase description outlines the requirements for a black cadet parka for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. The parka's shell will be made of 90% wool and 10% nylon melton cloth and will be unlined, featuring a hooded zipper closure, a front zipper closure, two front slant pockets, and knit sleeve cuffs. All materials, including fabric, pocket welt material, knit sleeve cuffs, zippers, and labels, will be provided by the government. The document details specific measurements for various chest and length sizes, zipper lengths for both the front and hood, and stitching requirements. It also provides comprehensive manufacturing instructions, covering steps like hood and pocket construction, zipper and facing attachment, label placement, and sleeve setting. Quality assurance provisions require the contractor to certify product conformance to specifications, with the government reserving the right to inspect for defects in material, workmanship, measurements, and labeling. The parkas are to be packaged seven per government-provided box, with labels indicating size and quantity.

This government solicitation (W911SD26QA078) is for the procurement of 2,000 black parkas for the US Military Academy at West Point. It is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). The solicitation outlines detailed requirements for the parkas, including material specifications (90% Wool, 10% Nylon melton cloth), design features, and labeling. Offerors must submit a sample parka, a pre-paid self-addressed shipping label for sample materials, and self-certify the country and city of origin for all materials and goods. Evaluation will be based on a pass/fail technical assessment of the sample parka against detailed defect criteria, followed by a price reasonableness evaluation. Key clauses incorporated by reference include those related to Buy American, Trade Agreements, and unique item identification. The deadline for questions is July 20, 2026, and for material sample requests is July 01, 2026. The final delivery date for the 2,000 parkas is November 30, 2026.

The WP-PD-11-001 Purchase Description, dated March 21, 2017, outlines the requirements for a black cadet parka for the United States Military Academy (USMA) Corps of Cadets. The parka is to be made from a 90% wool and 10% nylon melton cloth shell and will be unlined, featuring a hood with zipper closure, a front zipper closure, two front slant-pockets, and knit sleeve cuffs. The government will provide most materials, including fabric, pocket welt material, knit sleeve cuffs, zippers, and patterns. The document details specific measurements for various chest sizes and lengths, zipper lengths for both the front and hood, and provides a comprehensive manufacturing guide covering steps from hood construction to final packaging. Quality assurance provisions require the contractor to certify conformance to specifications and allow for government inspection and evaluation of workmanship, materials, and finished measurements. Packaging requires seven parkas per government-provided box, with specific folding and labeling instructions.