U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION CENTER, AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

84 -- MODIFICATION: GLOVE INSERTS, IMPROVED (US MARINE CORPS) SOL w13g07-8180-6001 POC Contract Specialist -- Jeff Baldwin E-mail: jbaldwin@natick-amed02.army.mil (Site Code DAAN02) MODIFICATION: The purpose of this modification notice is to amend the announcement published on 17 August 1998. The official nomenclature for the green 483 is Camouflage Green 483 not Olive Drab Green 483 which was erroneously included in the previous announcement. In order for a sample to be provided for manufacturer's guidance along with bare hand dimensions (See question 2 below), a written request (i.e. E-mail, facsimile or letter) has to be received no later than 9 September 1998. E-mail is "jbaldwin@natick-amed02.army.mil", facsimile number is 508-233-5286, and mailing address is U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, Attn: AMSSC-AD (Baldwin), Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011. The following are Questions and Answers on the IMPROVED GLOVE INSERTS. Questions: 1. Manzella Model TS-40 is used for design reference, but does not provide yarn specifications i.e. size and composition. It is our understanding that specified model utilizes thermostat with Lycra for dexterity. Thermostat is a high-performance knit fiber that provides added warmth without bulk. Please advise us whether the required test parameters were satisfied by Thermostat (100 p.c.) or thermostat with Lycra. If the conducted tests were done with Thermostat with Lycra blend, please advise us the percentage by weight of Thermostat Vs Lycra. 2. Please provide the bare hand dimensions for the required sizes (five) for the gloves. 3. Please provide the proposal section for the referenced FAR provisions for acceptance. 4. Please confirm whether a color sample shall be provided for Olive drab Green 483. 5. Please confirm whether the initial order of 1,250 pair of gloves is required to be Olive drab 483. The standard lead time for Olive drab dying is over 45 days. 6. Please provide the appropriate size distribution of the proposed procurement. 7. Please provide the information of the special marking and packaging requirements, if any. Answers: 1. We are not seeking a specified required Fiber blend. You may choose to duplicate the Fiber content of the TS-40 product. We are not requiring that specific product as a sole method of meeting the customers needs. It is up to you to use your product knowledge to develop and deliver a product meeting our stated requirements. We do not require the percentage by weight of the TS-40 because another product may be equal to or a better solution for the customers needs even in a different construction or material type/ratio. 2. Bare hand dimensions will be provided separately in hard copies to those companies requesting this information in writing. 3. The FAR provision for acceptance is 52.214-4 (this reference was applied to this acquisition in the announcement/RFP published on 17 August 1998). 4. Color sample shall be provided in (Camouflage Green 483) to those companies requesting this in writing. 5. Yes, the 1250 pairs are required to be Camouflage Green 483. We realize the lead time is 6 weeks for dyed materials. 6. Size tarriff shall be in this range with increase or decrease per size (plus or minus 5 percent) : Size 1: 3 percent 2: 10 percent 3: 25 percent 4. 40 percent 5. 22 percent 7. Label: Each insert shall be permanently marked or labeled with indelible printing. If a commercial tag is sewn to the item at the hem, it shall be sewn where it will not cause discomfort to the wearer. The color of any tag if used shall be as close in color as possible to the glove insert. The item shall be labeled with ITEM SIZE, manufacturer's name (abbreviation is acceptable), and contract number. Both size and color of the printed information must be clear and legible. Standard commercial packaging shall be used for this procurement. All proposals are due by 2:00PM on 14 September 1998. Posted 09/01/98 (I-SN244425). (0244)

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