Hat, Service, Man's Drill Instructor Hat
ID: SPE1C125RXO13Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

OUTERWEAR, MEN'S (8405)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e23e52f854c343f99def33511a6c87d8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking qualified small businesses to manufacture and deliver the Man's Drill Instructor Hat, as outlined in Solicitation No: SPE1C1-25-R-X013. This procurement involves an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total of five pricing tiers, each spanning 12 months, and a guaranteed minimum order of 1,344 units, with an estimated annual quantity of 5,364 units per tier. The hats must be produced in accordance with specific material and quality standards, including being 100% U.S. made, and will be evaluated based on technical merit, past performance, and price. Interested parties should contact Justin Barcoski at Justin.Barcoski@dla.mil for further details, and the solicitation will be available on DIBBS and sam.gov, with submissions required by the specified deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Justin Barcoski
    (445) 737-7494
    Justin.Barcoski@dla.mil
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    CID Spec A-A-50526D - Dated 16 Aug 2024.pdf
    This Commercial Item Description (CID) outlines the requirements for a felt service hat with a chin strap, intended for male Department of Defense personnel. It supersedes a previous version from 1995 and is approved for use by all federal agencies. The hat comes in two classes: Class 1 (Army/Marine Corps Olive Drab 441) and Class 2 (Air Force Blue 1571), available in various sizes from 6-1/2 to 7-3/4. Key characteristics include a fur felt campaign-style hat with a "Montana" peak crown, a double-thick stiff brim, leather chin strap with a sliding keeper and buckle, and grosgrain ribbon and bow trim. Specific material requirements are detailed for the felt, sweatband, eyelets, chin strap, buckle, and ribbon, along with colorfastness and physical property tests. Stitching, seams, labeling (including NSN and UPC barcodes), and finished measurements are precisely defined. The document also addresses toxicity, workmanship, regulatory compliance regarding environmentally preferable materials, and product conformance provisions, including visual and dimensional examinations. This CID ensures uniformity and quality for the procurement of these specialized military hats.
    Tech data PGC00346.pdf
    This government file outlines technical data and quality assurance requirements for procuring FUR FELT, OLIVE DRAB 441 hats (NSN: 8405-01-157-1143). Key aspects include material specifications (A-A-50526D Class 1), contractor responsibility for pattern generation, and specific stamping requirements for lot numbers. Packaging must adhere to ASTM-D-5118 and ASTM-D-1974, replacing PPP-B-636. The document details various DLA requirements (RA001, RP001, RQ009, RQ001) for technical, quality, and packaging standards, referencing the DLA Master List and DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements. A pre-production sample is mandatory, and shade evaluations of contractor-furnished materials and components are crucial, with specific testing procedures, submission addresses, and timelines for both shade and physical testing. The document also addresses the identification and certification of testing sites, emphasizing ISO 17025 accreditation or a DLA Form 6005 survey. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and Change Notice 3, and packaging with ASTM D-3951, including polyethylene bags for each roll. Palletization is required, adhering to ISPM 15 for wood packaging materials, with specific dimensions and bonding. RFID inlay integration is mandated for each item, with detailed specifications for the inlay type, frequency, antenna, and data linking, along with defect examination criteria. The document also specifies omissions for nomenclature and manufacturer's name on exterior shipping containers for DLA Troop Support C&T items, while requiring NSNs and packing list placement. Higher-level contract quality requirements align with ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015 (excluding para 7.3).
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