MC-PD-24-002 Cold Weather Contact Glove
ID: MC-PD-24-002_20240904Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMARCOR SYSCOM

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

HOSIERY, HANDWEAR, AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, MEN'S (8440)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f352068ac6e3471db94ae436ba413974/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is inviting industry feedback on the draft specifications for the Cold Weather Contact Glove (MC-PD-24-002). The objective is to develop comprehensive specifications that accommodate various design solutions for gloves intended for military personnel, which must facilitate touchscreen operation in cold weather while ensuring protection and durability. These gloves are crucial for maintaining operational effectiveness in intermediate cold weather conditions, featuring a three-layer laminate construction and specific performance requirements such as thermal insulation and water resistance. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments on the draft document using the provided Consolidated Comments Form by September 30, 2024, to Lee Charpentier at lee.a.charpentier.civ@army.mil, as this is not a solicitation for proposals or alternate products.

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    Lee Charpentier
    lee.a.charpentier.civ@army.mil
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    CCF - MC-PD-24-002 GLOVE CONTACT COLD WEATHER.xlsx
    This document is a consolidated review form for comments related to a government Request for Proposals (RFP) or a federal grant process. It outlines a structured approach for compiling feedback from various commenters on specific paragraphs of the document under review. Each entry includes the commenter's name, organization, contact information, the specific paragraph in question, the comment or suggested revision along with rationales, the type of comment (suggested or editorial), as well as a disposition indicating whether the comment has been agreed upon or disagreed with. The purpose of this document is to ensure a systematic review of the feedback provided by stakeholders, promoting transparency and accountability in the RFP or grant process. It serves to facilitate discussions regarding proposed changes and integrates responses from multiple commenters, fostering collaboration among involved parties. The form is designed to track the adjudication process and confirm concurrence from commenters, ultimately guiding the development or modification of the original document in alignment with stakeholder input.
    MC-PD-24-002 CWCG PD (FINAL DRAFT).pdf
    The document is a detailed specification for Cold Weather Contact Gloves (CWCG) approved for use by the Department of Defense. It outlines the scope, classification, applicable documents, and requirements for the gloves, which are designed to facilitate touchscreen operation in cold weather while providing protection. The gloves are made of a durable three-layer laminate on the back and a leather palm, available in various sizes from small to extra-extra-large. Key specifications include materials and construction details, requiring a combination of nylon/spandex and modacrylic/rayon/spandex blends. Specific tests must be conducted to ensure material performance, including thermal insulation, water resistance, and color fastness. The document mandates environmental considerations, emphasizing the use of recycled or eco-friendly materials where feasible. Inspection procedures such as first article and conformance inspections are detailed to ensure product quality meets specified requirements. The summary concludes with guidelines for packaging and the intended use of these gloves by military personnel in intermediate cold weather conditions. The specification serves as a guideline for contractors responding to RFPs, ensuring compliance and standardization in military gear manufacturing.
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