Navy Fleece Material RFI 26SEP22.pdf

26SEPT22

Request for Information– Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility Fleece Fabric for Navy Parka Liner Jacket

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) is conducting a market survey to determine the availability of black low pile velour fleece fabrics for use as the basic material as part of a layering system and as a stand-alone jacket (See Figure 1). As a liner, the fleece will be used as a zip-in liner for the US Navy Utility and Dress Parkas and shall be compatible with the laminated outer shell Parka, adding warmth and comfort. The layered system is designed to provide environmental protection to Sailors ashore operating in temperate, wet cold (20°F to 39°F) and dry cold (-4°F to 19°F) weather conditions. When worn as a standalone jacket, the fleece shall keep the wearer warm and provide protection against wind and light precipitation.

The fabric should be capable of meeting or exceeding the performance attributes outlined in Table I. Performance Attributes. The most promising fabrics will be down selected and subjected to physical property testing. Successful fabrics may be used in future uniform procurements.

Interested Parties: To respond to this request for information (RFI), interested parties are REQUIRED to submit the following to enable NCTRF to conduct physical property testing and determine suitability for end use:

1. A cover sheet that identifies the interested party, their cage code, their business size under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), their technical point of contact (TPOC), and contact information (email and phone number) for the TPOC.

2. Material Submission

a. A minimum of 5 yards full width material.

b. A material description, to include: identification of fiber content (fiber percentage), yarn structure (yarns per inch and ply), material structure, performance characteristics, color capabilities, dye application method (e.g., pieced dyed), width of finished material, production lead time, production locations (fiber, yarn, weaving and finishing). Complete disclosure of chemical treatment for topical finishes, applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and documentation for Berry Amendment (10 USC 4862a) compliance is required.

c. Technical data sheet(s) and applicable test reports for the material properties listed in Table I.

d. Anticipated lead-time to deliver yardage.

e. An estimated cost per yard (specify width of material), which may be broken down by quantity reflecting economies of scale.

f. Country of Origin of material

g. Information which certifies that the finished product is composed of materials which have been safely used commercially or provide sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact. The finished cloth shall not present a dermal health hazard when used as intended.

Required documentation and fabric yardage shall be submitted to NCTRF no later than COB 14 OCTOBER 2022, Information will be handled as proprietary, and samples will not be returned.

Contact Information: Please submit responses to this RFI to Kelly Fratelli, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, 10 General Greene Ave, Bldg. 86, Natick, MA 01760-5019, 508-206- 2762, kelly.a.fratelli.civ@us.navy.mil.

This notice is for market survey purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document exists.

mailto:kelly.a.fratelli.civ@us.navy.mil

Table I. Performance Attributes

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES TEST METHODS REQUIREMENTS

0BPhysical Properties Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 6.0 – 9.5 oz/sq.yd Yarn Denier/Size ASTM D1907 Report results Fiber Analysis AATCC 20/20A

ASTM D629

Report results -Blends: ±3.0% -Single Fiber: No tolerance

Fabric Construction Knit After napping/shearing

Visual Visual

Report results

1BGeneral Properties Construction and Workmanship / Fabric Defects

Visual

ASTM D3990

Shall provide good and even overall construction with no major defects, No unraveling, or monofilament yarns.

Evenness of Color on Fabric Visual Uniform and even color within sample

Thickness at 0.6 psi (maximum) ASTM D1777 0.12 inch Finish 1/ Dimensional Performance Characteristics

Dimensional Change (5 cycles), (maximum) Wales Course

AATCC 135, 3, IV, Aii 2/

5.0% 5.0%

Strength / Durability Properties Stretch Recovery ASTM 2594 Report results 2BResistance to Random Tumble Pilling (minimum) After 30 minutes

ASTM D3512

3.5 on the rating scale

Bursting Strength (minimum) ASTM D3786 or

ASTM D3787

50 psi

50 pounds

Air Permeability ASTM D737 30 - 100 ft³/min/ft² Appearance after 5 laundering cycles (pilling)

AATCC 135, 3, IV, Aii and ASTM D3512, Scale Small

Pills 3/

Slight pilling, SS-3.5 rating or better

3BWater Repellence/Resistance Performance Characteristics

Water Repellency: Spray Test Initial After 1x laundering

AATCC 22

AATCC 135, 3, IV, Aii and

AATCC 22

TABLE I. PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES (continued)

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES TEST METHODS REQUIREMENTS

Thermal Properties Thermal insulation (minimum) Initial After 5 launderings

ISO 11092 or ASTM F1868 AATCC TM 135 3, IV, Aii and ISO 11092 or ASTM

F1868

0.4 clo (intrinsic)

0.4 clo (intrinsic)

Colorfastness Properties (minimum) Colorfastness to Laundering (3 cycles) Color change Staining

AATCC 61, 2A

4/ 5/

Grade 4 Grade 3

Colorfastness to Light (170 Kilojoules or 40 hrs.)

AATCC 16.2 or 16.3 5/ Grade 3-5

Colorfastness to perspiration Acid Color Change Staining

Alkaline Color Change Staining

AATCC 15

4/ 5/

6/ 4/ 5/

Grade 4 Grade 3

Grade 4 Grade 3

Colorfastness to Crocking Dry Wet

AATCC 8 7/

Grade 4.0 Grade 3.0

Shade for Black

AATCC Procedure 9 Black 3238

Notes:

1/ The finished cloth shall exhibit no dermatological or toxic effects to the users. The supplier is responsible for certification that the finished product is composed of materials, which have been safely used commercially or provide sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact.

2/ The test specimens shall be subjected to five (5) washing and drying cycles.

3/ The test method is cited for pilling rating scale purposes only.

4/ Rated using the AATCC EP1, Gray Scale for Color Change 5/ Rated using the AATCC EP2, Gray Scale for Staining 6/ Tested in accordance with AATCC TM15-1973 7/ Rated using the AATCC EP8, AATCC-9 Step Chromatic Transference Scale

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Figure 1. Parka Liner Jacket