24_006 Womans Jumper - Dress Blue and White
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMANDVIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23452, USA

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Cut and Sew Apparel ManufacturingT (3152)

PSC

CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE (8415)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cc31306be2c64737ac0fc75b8948db5d/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Navy Exchange Service Command, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify domestic manufacturers capable of producing development samples of women's Service Dress jumpers in blue and white for the U.S. Navy. The procurement aims to gather insights on the availability of cut and sew manufacturers who can provide samples made from specified materials, including wool serge for the blue jumper and polyester twill for the white jumper, in accordance with military specifications. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the quality and standards of naval uniforms, ensuring compliance with U.S. government regulations, particularly the Berry Amendment, which restricts the acquisition of foreign products. Interested parties must submit their proposals, including garment samples and relevant documentation, by December 30, 2024, to Haile Verville at haile.a.verville.civ@us.navy.mil or Amalia Anton Sipoteanu at amalia.g.antonsipoteanu.civ@us.navy.mil, with physical samples sent to the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility in Natick, Massachusetts.

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    24-006 Womans Jumpers - Dress Blue and White RFI figures.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) from the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, specifically focusing on the design and specifications of women's jumpers in two styles: Service Dress Blue and Service Dress White. It presents visual references for both types of jumpers, indicating the formal nature and purpose of these uniforms for naval personnel. The RFI signifies the Navy's intent to gather insights or proposals regarding the garment specifications, which plays a vital role in maintaining standards for military attire. This document situates itself within the broader context of government RFPs, highlighting the need for collaboration with industry stakeholders to enhance uniform design and quality. The information serves as a foundation for future procurement and development strategies related to naval uniforms.
    24-006 Womans Jumpers - Dress Blue and White RFI Final.pdf
    The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) to locate domestic cut and sew manufacturers capable of producing development samples of women's Service Dress jumpers for the U.S. Navy. The garments include a Service Dress blue jumper made of wool serge and a Service Dress white jumper made of polyester twill. Interested manufacturers are required to submit detailed proposals, including garment samples, estimated costs, lead times for delivery, and certification regarding material safety for skin contact. Submissions must be sent to NCTRF by December 30, 2024, with all information treated as proprietary. The RFI highlights the importance of domestic production in compliance with U.S. government regulations, particularly considering restrictions imposed by the Berry Amendment regarding foreign goods. This notice does not act as a solicitation for proposals but seeks to gather information for future procurement. The NCTRF emphasizes that the samples submitted will become government property and will not be returned.
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