The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support), is preparing to solicit bids for the manufacture and delivery of satin cloth, specifically identified by NSN 8305-01-035-1058. This procurement requires compliance with Military Specification MIL-C-24576A, which outlines the standards for silica glass cloth and silicone rubber-coated glass cloth, ensuring that the materials are asbestos-free and suitable for protective applications in welding and cutting operations. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with a total minimum quantity of 35,971 yards and a maximum of 179,852 yards over four one-year tiers. Interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can expect the solicitation to be posted on or after October 18, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Jonathan C. Smith at jonathan.c.smith@dla.mil or Charles Brown II at charles.brown3@dla.mil.