SOURCES SOUGHT--U.S. Army West Point Cloth, Polyester/Cotton, Twill, White
ID: W911SD-25-Q-A046Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills (313310)

PSC

TEXTILE FABRICS (8305)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2e312e7169034c62baabb6113be1a23c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army at West Point, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the supply of white cloth used in cadet uniforms. The required fabric must consist of 65% polyester and 35% combed cotton, with a finished weight of 7.7 ounces per square yard, and must meet stringent quality standards for tensile and tear strengths, shade matching, colorfastness, and a pre-cured soil release finish. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the quality and durability of military uniforms, ensuring that they meet the operational needs of the U.S. Military Academy. Interested vendors should contact Ignacio Cordova at ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-687-8204 for further details and to submit proposals, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ignacio Cordova
    (520) 687-8204
    ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil
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    PAN 01327 SPECs Twill CUF.pdf
    The US Military Academy (USMA) is soliciting proposals for the supply of white cloth used in cadet uniforms. The cloth specifications require a composition of 65% polyester and 35% combed cotton, with a finished weight of 7.7 ounces per square yard. Key quality measurements include tensile strengths of 210 lbs for warp and 130 lbs for filling, along with tear strengths of at least 8.8 lbs for warp. The fabric must meet stringent standards for shade matching, colorfastness, transparency, and a pre-cured soil release finish. Each roll of cloth must be properly packaged on a sturdy cardboard tube, sealed in a clear polyethylene bag, and marked with detailed identification tags showing the contractor's information and specific cloth details. Samples submitted for review will be assessed based on USMA's standards. This document serves as part of the formal request for proposals, emphasizing the need for high-quality, durable material suitable for military uniforms. Compliance with the specifications outlined is mandatory for contractor selection.
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