Glove Insert, Cold Weather
ID: 315120Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (315120)

PSC

CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE (8415)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cb70e481c6f44331afdf3e805f638982/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense is seeking vendors to supply cold weather glove inserts through a Small Business Set-Aside Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. Three camo colors—foliage green, black, and coyote brown—are specified. This five-year procurement is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support, and guarantees a minimum annual order quantity. Suppliers will compete based on their product offerings and past performance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Montague-Briggs
    (215) 737-3083
    stephanie.montague@dla.mil
    Clifford Lawson215-737-8427
    CLIFFORD.LAWSON@DLA.MIL
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    Glove Insert Cold Weather Synopsis 8-13-24 v1.1.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency is planning a five-year acquisition of cold weather glove inserts, exclusively from small businesses, under a Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract. The procurement includes three types of glove inserts with an estimated annual quantity (AEQ) outlined for each year, and will be evaluated based on product demonstrations and past performance. All items must comply with specified manufacturing standards and are subject to U.S. import restrictions, requiring production within the U.S. or its territories.
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