Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristic.pdf
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- 56th RQS Operational Cold Weather Gear Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- FA568225Q2016
- Issued by
- Department of the Air Force
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This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for Operational Cold Weather Gear for military personnel, detailing requirements for cold weather jackets and pants. The gear must be waterproof, windproof, breathable, and provide thermal protection in extreme cold environments, with specific design requirements including reinforced wear areas, removable insulated hood, Velcro arm cuffs, and pockets for radio equipment. The procurement calls for 60 jackets (5 small, 20 medium, 20 large, 15 extra-large) and 30 pants (10 small/regular, 10 medium/regular, 10 large/regular) to be delivered to the 31 LRS LGRD Cargo Movement Element in Aviano, Italy by December 2025. The specification allows vendors to propose products that meet or exceed the listed characteristics, emphasizing fair competition and focusing on operational performance rather than specific brand requirements.
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Salient Characteristics Operational Cold Weather Gear
The requirement is for cold weather gear that meets the operational needs of military personnel operating in severe cold and wet weather conditions. Products similar to the Arc'teryx Cold WX SV Gen 1.4 jacket and pants, or the Arc'teryx items themselves, are acceptable.
1. Salient Characteristics:
The cold weather gear must meet the following characteristics:
• Be made of high-quality materials that are waterproof, windproof, and breathable.
• Provide adequate thermal protection for extreme cold environments.
• Allow unrestricted movement for operational tasks.
• Be lightweight to ensure ease of mobility.
• Be available in subdued colors suitable for military operations (e.g., Crocodile or equivalent).
• Has reinforced shoulders, elbows, knees, and other high wear areas
• Has a removeable insulated hood that is goggle compatible
• Has arm cuff Velcro closures
• Has insulated zippered chest and lower torso pockets
• Pants have zippered cargo and thigh pockets
• Jacket has pocket capable of fitting PRC-152 handheld radio
2. Sizes/Quantity Required:
COLD WX JACKET – S/QTY: 5
COLD WX JACKET – M/QTY:20
COLD WX JACKET – L/QTY:20
COLD WX JACKET – XL/QTY:15
COLD WX PANT - S/R/QTY:10
COLD WX PANT - M/R/QTY:10
COLD WX PANT - L/R/QTY:10
3. Delivery Requirements:
• Required Delivery Date: December 2025
• Ship-to Address:
31 LRS LGRD Cargo Movement Element Bldg 1029, 33081 Aviano, Italy
4. Compliance Statement:
Vendors may propose products that meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed above. Offers proposing "equal" products must provide detailed specifications and evidence of compliance with the salient characteristics. This requirement is designed to ensure fair and open competition, and no specific brand is required as long as the proposed products meet the operational needs.
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