Book, field: item name book, field I.A.W. J L darling P/N 980T or equal commercial. Overall width 4.625 inches overall length 7.250 inches paper basis weight 32.00 pounds overall color universal TAN…

JL Darling, LLC, a Fife, Washington-based manufacturer of water-resistant writing products marketed as "Rite in the Rain," received a federal contract award on June 1, 2023, for the supply of all-weather field books meeting specific technical specifications. The item procured is a field book with an overall width of 4.625 inches, length of 7.250 inches, 32-pound paper basis weight, universal tan color, and field-flex bound cover with U-grid type, equivalent to the J.L. Darling part number 980T or approved alternatives. The award carries a ceiling value of $1,114.00 and has an ultimate completion date of June 12, 2023. This contract represents a call against JL Darling's existing Blanket Purchase Agreement with the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service, valued at approximately $35.2 million and valid through April 4, 2026. No set-aside designation applies to this award, indicating open competition in the federal marketplace.

The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with economic price adjustment provisions under the Multiple Award Schedule program, with performance to be completed at the vendor's facility in Tacoma, Washington. As part of the Federal Acquisition Service's civilian procurement operations, this award supports the agency's acquisition of specialized all-weather writing equipment designed for federal personnel operating in challenging outdoor and field conditions. JL Darling's comprehensive product line—encompassing field books, tactical planners, notebooks, pens, and related all-weather supplies—positions the company as a primary vendor for federal agencies requiring durable, weather-resistant writing instruments and paper products.

Book, field: item name book, field I.A.W. J L darling P/N 980T or equal commercial. Overall width 4.625 inches overall length 7.250 inches paper basis weight 32.00 pounds overall color universal TAN overall cover material field-flex bound grid type U