Coordination of A-A-50199C
ID: A-A-50199C_coordinationType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110)

PSC

YARN AND THREAD (8310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27c64f923a374e8fa197cfb48752662e/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 19, 2025, 3:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the US Army Futures Command - Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), is inviting industry feedback on the draft specifications for A-A-50199C, which pertains to polyester core thread with cotton or polyester covering. This initiative aims to establish comprehensive specifications and standards that accommodate various design solutions and processes, thereby fostering a diverse vendor base for military textile applications. The draft document outlines critical specifications, including physical properties, testing requirements, and environmental considerations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for quality and sustainability. Interested parties are encouraged to review the draft and submit comments by April 18, 2025, with further details available through the primary contact, Lee Charpentier, at lee.a.charpentier.civ@army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Lee Charpentier
lee.a.charpentier.civ@army.mil
Files
Title
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CCF (A-A-50199).xlsx
Mar 19, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
The government file contains consolidated comments for the ASSIST coordination, focusing on the evaluation of various RFPs and grants from federal and state/local initiatives. The document outlines a systematic approach for collecting feedback regarding suggested editorial changes and practical solutions to improve the overall effectiveness of proposals. It calls for careful scrutiny of each paragraph while documenting the commenter’s organization, identifying their responses, and detailing follow-up actions like adjudication and concurrence dates. This structured feedback mechanism aims to refine proposal submissions and ensure compliance with federal guidelines. The overarching purpose is to facilitate a collaborative review process, enabling stakeholders to share insights that enhance project outcomes while adhering to necessary standards and requirements within government contracting frameworks.
Draft-A-A-50199C-ThreadPolyesterCoreCottonOrPolyesterCovered-3-19-25.pdf
Mar 19, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
The document is a draft for a Commercial Item Description (CID) concerning a polyester core thread with cotton or polyester covering, intended for use in sewing clothing and light to medium weight textile assembly. It outlines specifications such as types of thread (cotton-covered and polyester-covered), salient characteristics including physical properties like breaking strength and elongation, and testing requirements. The CID delineates conformance standards, the acceptable method for visual examinations, and necessary product markings. Special attention is given to toxicity, environmental considerations, and materials' sustainability in compliance with federal regulations. For procurement, it recommends specifying thread characteristics in contracts, emphasizing that the final products meet commercial marketplace standards. This document supports the Defense Logistics Agency and serves multiple federal agencies, ensuring quality and compatibility in textile products, ultimately streamlining procurement processes for military applications.
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