Coveralls Flyers, Anti-Exposure, CWU-86/P & CWU-87/P
ID: SPE1C1-25-R-0018Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

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SPECIALIZED FLIGHT CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES (8475)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking contractors for the manufacture and delivery of Anti-Exposure Coveralls, specifically the CWU-86/P and CWU-87/P models. These coveralls must be constructed from waterproof, flame-resistant, and moisture vapor-permeable materials, with a new pattern date set for June 24, 2024, and a notable design adjustment involving the removal of a pocket. The procurement is critical for ensuring the safety and operational readiness of personnel in specialized flight environments, with a planned Firm Fixed-Priced, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract spanning five years and including guaranteed minimum and maximum annual quantities ranging from 225 to 1,625 units. Interested contractors should prepare for First Article Testing and ensure compliance with federal sourcing regulations, with the solicitation expected to be released in November 2024; for further inquiries, contact Lisa Pizzo at lisa.pizzo@dla.mil or 215-737-8076.

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    This document outlines a federal acquisition for the manufacture and delivery of Anti-Exposure Coveralls, specifically the CWU-86/P and CWU-87/P models. These garments will be produced using waterproof, flame-resistant, and moisture vapor-permeable material, with the new pattern date assigned for June 24, 2024. Key adjustments in technical specifications include the removal of a pocket from the design. Contractors must ensure qualification at the time of award, with procedures detailed by the Naval Air Systems Command. The planned contract is a Firm Fixed-Priced, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a five-year term and defined tiered pricing periods. The document specifies guaranteed minimum and maximum annual quantities for each tier, ranging from 225 to 1,625 units. Deliveries will occur at designated locations in Texas, Michigan, and Georgia, with a production lead time of 390 days for the initial order. First Article Testing is required, with specifics provided in military documentation. All necessary materials must be provided by the contractor, with the solicitation release expected by November 2024. Important procurement regulations emphasize the preference for domestically sourced products in compliance with federal laws. The DLA offers a web-based system for manufacturers to access technical specifications, illustrating a streamlined approach to government contracting.
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