Request for Marine Corps Dark Blue Cloth
ID: SPE1C1-24-R-0017Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills (313310)

PSC

TEXTILE FABRICS (8305)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/caf70d5ff8fd40a698da4e4788b82672/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of Marine Corps Dark Blue Cloth, specifically a polyester/wool blend identified by NSN#8305-01-248-6805. This procurement involves a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a guaranteed minimum of 37,515 yards and a maximum of 937,875 yards over a five-year ordering period, which includes five 12-month pricing tiers. The fabric is essential for military uniforms, reflecting the government's commitment to domestic sourcing and compliance with the Berry Amendment, as well as ensuring quality through rigorous testing and certification requirements. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by November 8, 2024, and can direct inquiries to John Luczyszyn at john.luczyszyn@dla.mil or Stephanie Desanto at Stephanie.Desanto@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Luczyszyn
    (215) 737-2536
    john.luczyszyn@dla.mil
    Stephanie Desanto
    Stephanie.Desanto@dla.mil
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    SPE1C124R0017 -final.pdf
    This document is a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of marine corps blue gabardine wool polyester fabric, indicated by specification MIL-DTL-101-10176L. Issued by DLA Troop Support, the solicitation number is SPE1C1-24-R-0017, with submissions due by November 8, 2024. It outlines strict compliance with regulations, detailing the requirement for domestic sourcing under the Berry Amendment and mandates adherence to RFID tagging for inventory tracking. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 37,515 yards and a maximum of 937,875 yards over five years. Offerors must submit a technical proposal and price for five pricing tiers, with penalties imposing rejection for incomplete submissions. Special requirements also include first article testing, specific production lead times, and comprehensive certifications of materials’ origins. The document emphasizes the importance of quality assurance throughout the contract term, including government inspection rights and liability for shipping, along with mandatory ethical conduct standards. Overall, this solicitation ensures transparency, quality, and compliance within federal procurement, particularly focused on clothing and textiles, reflecting the government’s commitment to domestic production and ethical business practices.
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