Snap Fastener, Marine Corp, Men's Dress Coat Belt
ID: SPEC1C25SNAPFASTENERType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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Cut and Sew Apparel ManufacturingT (3152)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking sources to produce a specific type of snap fastener for the Marine Corps Men's Dress Coat Belt. The fastener must be made of brass with a black japanned or chemical finish and conform to military specifications, including compliance with the Berry Amendment, which mandates that all clothing items and their components be produced in the United States. This procurement is part of the DLA's efforts to ensure domestic production for military supplies while adhering to compliance regulations. Interested vendors should respond by December 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM local time, and direct inquiries to Fredrick Robinson at fredrick.robinson@dla.mil or Isaiah R. Murray at isaiah.r.murray@dla.mil.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting sources for the production of a specific type of snap fastener to be used in military clothing. This fastener must be made of brass with a black finish and conform to the specified military standards. Notably, all materials must be compliant with the Berry Amendment, which mandates that clothing items and their components must be produced in the U.S., as reinforced by the National Defense Authorization Act. The DLA aims to gauge interest from potential suppliers and encourages those interested to respond by October 17, 2023, at 3:00 PM local time. Inquiries should be directed to designated DLA officials via email. This request is part of the federal government's ongoing efforts to maintain domestic production for military supplies while adhering to specific compliance regulations.
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