Cap, Cold Weather
ID: SPE1C1-25-R-0044Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (315210)

PSC

CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE (8415)

Set Aside

SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support), is seeking proposals from qualified manufacturers for the procurement of Cold Weather Caps, specifically under Solicitation No: SPE1C1-25-R-0044. This opportunity is set aside for Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and requires compliance with the MIL-DTL-32696 specification, which outlines detailed design, materials, and inspection criteria for the caps. These caps are essential for military personnel, ensuring operational readiness in cold weather conditions, and the contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract over a 60-month period with an estimated maximum quantity of 203,250 units. Interested parties should contact Marissa Sacca at Marissa.1.Sacca@dla.mil or Michelle Falkowski at Michelle.Falkowski@dla.mil for further details, and must submit their proposals along with Product Demonstration Models by the solicitation deadline, which will be announced on DIBBS and SAM.gov.

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Apr 9, 2025, 8:08 PM UTC
The document is a detailed specification (MIL-DTL-32696) for a cold weather cap intended for use by U.S. Marine Corps personnel. It outlines the cap's design, materials, classes, sizes, and compliance requirements for manufacturing and inspection. The cap is classified into one type (with ear flaps) and three classes based on color: Coyote, Olive Drab Green, and White, with sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. Critical requirements include insulation using polyester knit, nylon shell fabric with durable water repellent finish, and various components such as fasteners and labels, all subject to specific performance tests. The document outlines rigorous inspection protocols, necessitating first article and conformance inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The cap must not present health hazards, necessitating toxicity testing, and should exhibit compatibility for prolonged direct skin contact. The formatting establishes clear parameters for production and quality assurance expectations, reflecting government procurement standards in RFPs and grants. This specification emphasizes the importance of durability, usability in extreme conditions, and adherence to environmental standards, serving as a central reference for manufacturers involved in defense contracts.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:08 PM UTC
The document outlines the procurement specifications for cold weather caps used by the United States Marine Corps, categorized by size (small, medium, large, x-large). The caps must conform to MIL-DTL-32696 standards and specific packaging requirements. Each cap should be individually packaged in a clear, poly bag, with case lot quantities set at 100 caps of the same size. The document details inspection criteria for both packaged and palletized items, highlighting acceptable quality levels (AQL) for defects per hundred units — 2.5 for visual and dimensional inspections and 6.5 for palletized units. The required inspections focus on marking, materials, workmanship, and overall dimensions. Specific deviations from standards (MIL-STD-129R, MIL-STD-147E) are noted, emphasizing adherence to the latest versions of referenced standards. Packaging must include snug-fitting fiberboard containers meeting ASTM-D standards. Overall, this document serves to ensure quality and compliance in supplying cold weather caps for military use, highlighting rigorous inspection and packaging requirements to maintain operational readiness.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:08 PM UTC
This government procurement document outlines the requirements for caps designated by their National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in various sizes, including small, medium, large, and x-large. A Product Demonstration Model (PDM) is mandated, with a submission of a medium sample required for compliance with the specification MIL-DTL-32696. First article samples must be submitted in small, large, and x-large sizes for evaluation at DLA Troop Support, with rejection of any failed sample leading to disqualification of the entire lot. The solicitation mandates shade evaluations of contractor materials, with specific swatch submission protocols for government analysis before production can begin. Testing requirements include both physical and shade evaluations at DLA laboratories. Additionally, guidelines on documentation, inspections, and previous quality assurance revisions are included, along with the reliance on certified quality assurance standards such as ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015 for contractor compliance. The document emphasizes strict adherence to quality processes in the manufacturing of the caps, reflecting the government's focus on maintaining high standards in procurement. Overall, it serves as a formal acquisition guideline aimed at ensuring quality and compliance in military apparel manufacturing.
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