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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

A0001 08/02/2024

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

DOJ, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTREIS

400 1ST ST, NW, 6TH FLOOR,CLOTHING AND TEXTILES

WASHINGTON, DC 20534

Renee Stancil V: 919/575-5011 F: 919/575-5009 Renee.stancil@usdoj.gov

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code) (x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

Undetermined Source CT2355-24 x

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/12/2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the date specified for receipt of Offers __ is extended, __is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, Appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103 (b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF :

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT : Contractor _x_ is, _ is not required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office for file.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

COMMODITY: Leather

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Respond to questions from prospective offerors.

2. Extend the solicitation closing date. The date and time for receipt of proposals is Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2pm EST.

See Pages 2-3 for Questions/Answers; See Page 4-59 for specifications listed in question number 4.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Renee Stancil, Contract Specialist

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

_______________________________________ BY _______________________________________ 08/02/2024 Signature of the person/authorized to sign) (Signature of contracting officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE 30-105

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.243

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Leather Solicitation Questions:

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1. Can you clarify which, if any, of the four grain products still require testing for oil absorption resistance. The products are:

ANSWER

Items 1-3 below still require testing for oil absorption.

Item 4 does not require testing for oil absorption.

1. LEA0001 - Black for Marine Corp "Flexor" glove

2. LEA001A - Black for Army Light-Duty Utility glove

3. LEA0010 - Foliage Green 504

4. LEA0021 - Pearl Gray

2. The solicitation indicates a minimum delivery order of 25,000 square feet per item and a maximum delivery order of up to 100,000 square feet per item. Can you please confirm if these quantities are correct?

Upon review, the statement above for the minimum delivery order of 25,000 square feet per item and a maximum delivery order for up to 100,000 square feet per item is for all of the leather on the solicitation except LEA0010.

ANSWER

LEA0010 will have a minimum delivery order of 10,000 square feet per item and a maximum delivery order for up to 100,000 square feet per item.

3. Could you provide the acceptable colors for the leather products?

ANSWER

The colors are listed in the text of the solicitation in each line number but see below:

LEA0001- COLOR OF THE LEATHER SHALL BE BLACK #557

LEA0001a- COLOR OF THE LEATHER SHALL BE BLACK #557

LEA0010- FOLIAGE GREEN 504

LEA0002- PEARL GREY

LEA0021- PEARL GREY

4. Can you please send a copy of the PD for the leather?

ANSWER

See following pages for GL-PD-08-12C; PD 6170_5E; and MC-PD-01-2012-SYSCOM

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ANSWER

5. Do the tanneries have to be small business as well because it's been difficult to locate a small business Tannery that supplies Marine Corp specs?

ANSWER

The “rules” to qualify as a small business concern for set-aside or sole-source supply contracts, the small business must either:

• Manufacture the product itself

• Supply a product manufactured by another small business, if it is a nonmanufacturer

• Supply the product of any sized manufacturer if SBA has granted a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule

If you do not manufacture, you need to supply the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States.

If you are a manufacturer, then the non-manufacturing rule does not apply. A manufacturer is defined as a business that, with its own facilities, performs primary activities in transforming inorganic or organic substances, including the assembly of parts and components, into the end product being acquired. In other words, a manufacturer makes or produces products.

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INCH-POUND

MC/PD 01-2012 SYSCOM

15 November 2012

SUPERSEDING

A-A-52055 5 December 1989

GLOVES, MEN’S AND WOMEN’S, LEATHER, LIGHT DUTY

This specification is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers the requirements for the U.S. Marine Corps Men’s and Women’s Leather Light Duty Gloves. This item is intended for wear by male and female military personnel of the Department of Defense with utility uniforms. The gloves are intended for light duty work. They may be worn alone; or for additional warmth under cold conditions they may be worn with an insert.

1.2 Classification. The gloves will be in the following sizes.

Schedule of sizes

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DPSC-FQS, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information by using the ASSIST Online database at www.dodssp.daps.mil.

AMSC N/A. FSC 8415

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release;

distribution is unlimited.

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 or 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements cited in sections 3 or 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents shall be cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.1).

FEDERAL STANDARDS

FED-STD-311 Leather Methods of Sampling and Testing

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-59826 Thread, Nylon

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-32075 Label, For Clothing, Equipage and Tentage (General Use) MIL-L-40051 Leather, Cattlehide, for Gloves MIL-B-543 Buckles, Tongueless and Web Strap MIL-T-43566 Tape, Textile, Cotton or Polyester, General Purpose, Natural or In Colors

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Bldg. 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.3 Non-Government standards and other publications. The following document(s) form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.1).

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Table for Inspection by Attributes (DoD adopted)

(Copies for these documents are available online at http://www/asq.org/ or from American Society for Quality, P.O. Box 3005, 611 North Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53201.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

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ASTM-B633 Zinc on Iron and Steel, Electrodeposited Coatings of ASTM-D6193 Stitches and Seams

(Copies of these documents are available on line at http://www.astm.org or from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-259.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. When specified, (see 6.1), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.2), in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 Design. The gloves shall conform to Nationwide Glove Co Inc.’s “Flexor Glove” or equal. The gloves shall be unlined leather, wing thumb, inseam sewn, with a buckle strap closure on the back of the wrist and a snaphook and D-ring system at the gauntlet for attaching the gloves to each other. The finger portion of the glove shall be comprised of two superimposed four-pointed star-shaped pattern pieces where each point comprises a finger part. Each finger portion pattern piece shall have an inner cutout of substantially rectangular shape. The pieces shall be joined together around their outer peripheries such that one pattern piece forms the palm side of the finger portion and the other pattern piece forms the back side of the finger portion.

The pattern piece comprising the back side shall have longer finger parts than the pattern piece comprising the palm side before the pieces are joined together around their outer peripheries.

The finger parts of the pattern piece comprising the back side shall be shortened by folding a part thereof upon itself to form a tuck which extends across the width of each finger part and so that the length of each finger part will be made substantially equal in length to each corresponding finger part of the pattern piece forming the palm side. The tucks shall be located at the first inter-phalangeal joints of the finger. The thumb piece shall be tucked in the same manner as the fingers. The widths of the finger parts corresponding to the finger portions of the two pattern pieces shall be equal such that when the pieces are joined at their peripheries, the junction between the pattern pieces will extend along the line of non-extension for each finger, i.e., at the neutral axis extending along the length of each finger, such that the seam will not compress or stretch upon flexing of the finger. The seam on the back of the glove which joins the back of the fingers to the back of the hand shall have an inserted welt, 3/16 to ¼ inch wide. The welt shall not be caught in the side seam closing. The seam on the palm side of the glove which joins the palm side of the finger to the palm side of the hand shall be covered with a palm patch of leather which extends approximately from below the fingers to the thumb crotch and to the seam on each side of the hand. The glove shall extend approximately 2 inches beyond the wrist and the gauntlet shall be hemmed. The gloves shall be available in five incremental sizes to fit the 5th percentile female through the 95th percentile male in the Marine Corps population.

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3.3 Materials and components. The materials and components shall conform to applicable specifications, standards, drawings, and patterns required herein.

3.3.1 Basic Material.

3.3.1.1 Leather. The gloves shall be made of full grain, chrome tanned cattlehide conforming to type I, class a or b, treatment A of MIL-L-40051 except that the thickness shall be as such as to produce finished gloves with a leather thickness not less than 2 ounces nor more than 3 ounces. The leather shall be treated with an approved water resistance compound (see 6.4). After the water resistant compound has been applied, the leather shall not be exposed to soaps, detergents, wetting agents, or surfactants. The color of the leather shall be black.

3.3.2 Buckles. The buckles shall be 2-bar, tongueless, lip type conforming to type II, style 3, class 3, size 5/8 inch of MIL-B-543. 3.3.3 Tape. The tape for the loop and buckle strap shall be 5/8 inch wide conforming to type I, class 3 of MIL-T-43566, except that the dyed tape shall show an AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating for crocking not lower than 1.5 for wet crocking and 3.5 for dry crocking. The color of the tape shall closely match the color of the gloves.

3.3.4 D-ring and snaphook. The D-Ring shall conform to Albest Part # WD 6X6-14 DB or equal. The snaphook shall conform to Albest Part # WHO207-24BD or equal. The finish for both the D-ring and snaphook shall be phosphate treated zinc plate conforming to type III, class 2 of ASTM-B-633, followed by bake enameling. The enamel shall conform to Master Painters Institute Reference #8, exterior alkyd, flat, MPI gloss level 1, reference #9, exterior alkyd enamel gloss, MPI gloss level 6, reference #47, interior alkyd, semi-gloss MPI gloss level 5, reference #48, interior alkyd, gloss, MPI gloss level 6, reference #49, interior alkyd, flat, MPI gloss level 1, reference #51, interior alkyd, eggshell, MPI gloss level 3 or reference #94, exterior alkyd, semi-gloss, MPI gloss level 5. The color shall be black.

3.3.5 Thread. The thread for sewing the gloves shall be nylon, matching the shade of the leather, and conforming to type I, class B, size E of AA-59826 or type II, with approved class B nonwicking finish, size E of AA-59826.

3.3.6 Labels.

3.3.6.1 Identification-size label. Each glove shall have a combination identification-size label conforming to type VI, class 4 of MIL-DTL-32075, and the label shall show fastness to laundering transference as specified therein.

3.3.6.2 Instruction slip. A printed slip of thin paper containing instructions as indicated below shall be inserted in each right hand glove:

INSTRUCTIONS

Gloves shall be worn alone or with inserts Fit gloves snugly but not tightly over the inserts

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Adjust strap for fit Gloves are available in five sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Dry gloves and glove inserts away from extreme heat or flame The gloves are water resistant treated, but are not waterproof

3.4 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.

3.5 Construction.

3.5.1 Patterns. The Government will provide a complete set of patterns, including all sizes, 1 through 5, (see 6.1) which show size, directional lines, placement marks, and notches for assembly. The patterns generally provide for a 1/8 inch seam allowance. The Government pattern shall be used to create a working pattern. The government pattern shall not be altered.

Minor modifications are permitted to the working pattern where necessary when using automatic equipment or to accommodate a manufacturing process. These modifications shall not alter the dimensional, serviceability, or appearance requirements cited in this specification. Commercial patterns may be used in lieu of government furnish patterns. Minor modifications are permitted to accommodate automation; however the design and measurements of the government-furnished pattern must be maintained for both the working, and commercial patterns.

3.5.1.1 Pattern Parts. The component parts of the glove shall be cut from materials as specified and in accordance with the number of parts required as specified in Table I.

TABLE I. Glove Pattern Parts

Material Piece Name Cut Parts Basic Material Back Cut 2 Basic Material Finger Back Cut 2 Basic Material Finger Palm Cut 2 Basic Material Palm Cut 2 Basic Material Palm Patch Cut 2 Basic Material Thumb Back Cut 2

3.5.2 Stitches, seams, and stitching. All stitches, seams, and stitching types used in construction of this glove shall conform to ASTM-D-6193. The minimum and maximum number of stitches per inch shall be as specified in Table II. The use of sewing machines with trimmer attachments shall not be permitted. Ends of all seams and stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched not less than 3/8 inch when not caught in other seams and stitchings. Thread tension shall be maintained so there will be no loose tension resulting in a loose bobbin or top thread or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the material sewn.

TABLE II. Stitching

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Operation Stitch Type Stitches Per Inch

Topstitch, single needle stitch, straight stitch, or double stitch

301 9-11

Baste 301 6-8 Bartack Bartack 28 stitches, ½ inch long

3.5.3 Repairs of type 301 stitching. Repairs of stitching shall be as follows:

a. When thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occur during sewing, the stitching shall be repaired by restarting the stitching a minimum of ½ inch back of the end of the stitching.

b. Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during inspection of the item shall be repaired by over-stitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of ½ inch back of the defective area, continue over the defective area, and continue a minimum of ½ inch beyond the defective area onto the existing stitching.

Loose or tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the defective stitching without damaging the material and restitching in the required manner. 1/

1/ When making the above repairs, the ends of stitching are not required to be backstitched.

3.6 Finished Dimensions. The finished measurements shall be as shown in Table III:

TABLE III. Finished Dimensions (Inches)

Size Overall Length 1/ Width 2/ 1 9 4-5/8 2 9-3/8 4-3/4 3 10 4-7/8 4 10-3/8 5-1/8 5 10-7/8 5-1/4 Tolerance +/- 3/8 +1/4 -1/8 1/ The glove length shall be measured from tip of the middle finger to the edge of the cuff, with hand side facing up.

2/ The glove width shall be gently stretched out and measured along the lower edge of the leather welt, with hand back side facing up.

3.7 Workmanship. The finished gloves shall be free from loose thread, foreign matter, and irregular defects that can adversely affect usage or durability. The finished gloves shall be uniform in quality, free from defects that adversely affect form, fit or function and those defects specified in Table IV.

3.8 Pairing. The gloves shall be matched, paired, and tacked together with a plastic barb just below the hem approximately ½ inch from closing seam.

4. VERIFICATION

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4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

1. First article inspection (see 4.2).

2. Conformance inspection (see 4.4).

4.2 First article inspection. A first article inspection when required (see 4.1) shall consist of the examinations and tests specified in Table IV. The first article inspection shall be unacceptable if the requirements in Table IV are not met.

4.3 First article samples. Unless otherwise specified in the procurement document, first article samples shall be provided. The sample size will be specified in the procurement document. The lot size shall be expressed in units of gloves. The sample unit shall be one glove and the selection shall be pairs.

4.3.1 Materials and components inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be inspected in accordance with all the requirements of referenced specifications, drawings, and standards unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document. In addition to testing provisions specified in referenced documents, components shall be tested for the characteristics specified in this specification. Tests shall be conducted with both the specimen and test apparatus under standard conditions as defined in the various ASTM test methods. All requirements are applicable to the sample unit. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing final results. The lot shall be unacceptable if one or more sample units fail to meet any test requirement specified. Unless otherwise specified in subsidiary specifications, sampling shall be as follows conforming to FED-STD-311: 15 eight inch swatches taken from lot sizes of up to 25,000 sq ft.

4.4 Conformance inspection. In accordance with 4.1, conformance inspection shall include the examination specified in 4.3.1. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ASQC Z1.4.

4.4.1 Conformance inspection samples. Sampling for conformance inspection shall be performed in accordance with ASQC Z1.4 (see 6.2). The sample unit shall be one pair and the lot shall be expressed in pairs.

4.5 Examinations and tests.

4.5.1 In-process examination. Visual and dimensional examinations shall be made at any point or during any phase of the manufacturing process to determine whether construction details which cannot be examined in the finished product are in accordance with requirements specified in section 3. Materials and components, which can be classified, as a defect in accordance with Table IV shall be removed from production.

4.5.2 Visual examination. The end item shall be visually examined for compliance to

3.2. The gloves shall be examined for defects in shade, design, material, construction, and workmanship, with defects classified in accordance with Table IV. The lot size shall be expressed in units of gloves. The sample unit shall be one glove and the selection shall be pairs.

Defects for pairing shall be classified as a single defect. The inspection level shall be II and the acceptable quality level (AQL), expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5 for major defects and 6.5 for total combined major and minor defects.

TABLE IV. End Item Visual Defects

Examine Defect Classification Major Minor

Pairing Not properly mated (i.e, right and left not of the same size) Not tacked together

Color Not specified color, color not uniform, or shaded parts clearly noticeable Buckle not coated with black enamel

Design Not as specified 102 Cleanness Spots or stains clearly noticeable affecting appearance

Material, (leather)

Hole (except a pinhole or needle hole), cut, tear, or rip Three or more pinholes or needle holes Not full grain Not soft and pliable Grain damage or imperfections:

-seriously affecting serviceability or appearance -affecting serviceability or appearance, but not seriously (not applicable to minute surface break provided the condition or frequency of same does not have serious effect on appearance) Deep open scratch Deep wrinkles seriously affecting serviceability or appearance Wrinkles affecting serviceability or appearance, but not seriously Scar or abraded area:

-seriously affecting serviceability or appearance -affecting serviceability or appearance, but not seriously Brittle, bony area, grub, tick marks, open veins or thin spot:

-seriously affecting serviceability -affecting serviceability, but not seriously Flesh side of leather not smooth or contains loose

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flesh in excess of 1 square inch in total area Loose or spongy leather Flanky leather:

-seriously affecting serviceability or appearance -affecting serviceability, but not seriously Leather improperly cut (i.e., excessive stretch in length direction of glove)

Tape Not type specified Hole, cut, tear, or rip Multiple floats, smashes, slubs, or other forms of misweave

Construction and workmanship;

general (applicable to all components unless otherwise indicated herein

Component misplaced, operation omitted, or operation not properly performed Component missing Component not securely affixed Workmanship damage (e.g., scissor or knife cut) Mend in leather (i.e., patch – not applicable to restitched seam repair) Needle chews likely to develop into a hole Buckle has sharp burr or metal sliver Buckle will not function properly

115 1/

Seams and stitching

Open seam:

-in single stitched seam (except wrist hem) -in both rows of a double stitched seam -in one row of a double stitched seam -in wrist hem -not repaired as specified (when applicable)

NOTE: A seam shall be classified as open when one or more stitches joining a seam are broken or when two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches occur.

Not specified seam type Not specified stitch type Row of stitching omitted Loose stitch tension resulting in a loosely secured seam Tight stitch tension resulting in cutting of leather or breaking of stitches when normal pull is applied Ends of stitching not secured as specified Gage of stitching irregular or not as specified, affecting appearance Part caught in unrelated row of stitching One or two stitches per inch less than specified Three or more stitches per inch less than specified

Not backstitched where required More than the specified maximum number of stitches per inch:

-damaging leather -not damaging leather

Assembly detail Glove not neatly laid off Not lapped seam or inseam construction where specified Finger distorted, or twisted affecting comfort of wearer or seam of little finger may come in contact with object.

Thumb welt not completely caught in seam Buckle strap and adjusting strap not sewn in alignment causing malformation when strap is tightened Insufficient stretch to prevent constriction or bending across knuckles when fingers are doubled to form a fist Thread ends not trimmed throughout glove Not properly trimmed or finished causing discomfort to user (e.g., lump or bulk in finger inseam because leather was not properly trimmed) Not constructed with specified number of pieces of leather Difference in overall length between front and back of glove is more than 1/8 inch Any component full, tight, or twisted

Label and instruction slip

Omitted, incorrect, illegible, or misplaced; size and identification label not securely sewn in wrist hem

1/ Any construction defect that results in a malformed glove such as a twisted finger or thumb resulting in any seam lying in the palmar area of the finger or thumb is a major defect. When a finger or thumb is twisted and the seam is rotated to at least 45 degrees from the vertical and does not lie in the palmar area, it is a minor defect.

4.5.3 End item dimensional examination. The gloves shall be examined for conformance to the thickness of finished glove leather in paragraph 3.3.1.1 and to the dimensions specified in table III. Any dimension not within the specified tolerance shall be classified as a defect. The lot size shall be expressed in units of gloves. The sample unit shall be one glove and the selection shall be by pairs. The inspection level shall be S-3 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units shall be 4.0.

NOTE: Each leather part of the glove shall be checked for thickness (i.e., thumb, body of glove, fingers and welts where feasible). Any of these parts that are not within the required thickness range shall constitute a defect.

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that an approved compound has been used to treat the leather for water resistance, and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery, and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. The contractor shall submit a certificate of compliance stating the following:

a. That an approved compound has been used to treat the leather for water resistance.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.1). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point’s packaging activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the military service’s system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number and date of this document, including any amendments.

b. Types, classes and sizes required (see 1.2).

c. National stock number.

d. Applicable Government patterns and drawings, including revisions (see 3.5.1).

e. When first article sample is required (see 4.2 and 6.2).

f. Number of first article inspection samples (see 4.3)

g. Issue of DODISS to be cited in the solicitation and, if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2 and 2.3).

h. Packaging requirements (see 5.1)

6.2 First article. When first article inspection (see 4.2) is required, the contracting officer should provide specific guidance to offerors whether the item(s) should be first article sample, a first production item, or a standard production item from the contractor’s current inventory, and the number of items to be tested as specified in 4.3. Invitations for bids should provide that the Government reserves the right to waive the requirement for samples for first article inspection to those bidders offering a product which has been previously acquired or tested by the Government and that bidders offering such products, who wish to rely on such production or test, must furnish evidence with the bid that prior Government approval is presently appropriate for pending contract. Bidders should not alternate submit bids unless specifically requested to do so in the solicitation.

6.3 Shelf life. This specification covers items where shelf life is a consideration.

Specific shelf-life requirements should be specified in the contract or purchase order. The shelf-life codes are contained in the Federal Logistics Information System Total Item Record.

Additive information for shelf-life management may be obtained from DoD 4140.27-M Shelf-life Management Manual, or the designated shelf-life Points of Contact (POC). The POC should be contacted in the following order: (1) the Inventory Control Points (ICPs), and (2) the DoD Service and Agency administrators for the DoD Shelf-life Program. Appropriate POCs for the DoD Shelf-Life Program can be contacted through the DoD Shelf-Life Management website:

http://shelflife.hq.dla.mil/.

6.4 Water resistant treatment. The water resistant treatment consists of the co-application of an emulsified fluorocarbon and a modified melamine hydrophobe type of resistant. Approval of such components and combinations is the responsibility of the U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014, and is based on more extensive tests, including those for toxicity, which are not set forth in this document. Because of the time necessary to conduct full evaluation (approximately 6 months), only those chemical treatment already approved and so listed in the invitation for bids or requests for proposal shall be considered acceptable for the related procurement.

List of approved water resistant compounds:

FC-236 A/B – a two part combination water and oil repellent chemical for leather. Part A is a water soluble fluorochemical. Part B is a fluorochemical resin emulsion employing MIBK as a carrier solvent.

FC-3560/FC-3567 – a two part combination water and oil repellent chemical for leather. FC- 3560 is a water soluble flurochemical. FC-3567 is a flurochemical resin emulsion employing a non-flammable emulsifier (1%) containing no methyl isobutyl ketone.

NOTE: MIBK has been shown to be a respiratory irritant and carries an OSHA standard for air of 100 PPM, time weighted average (TWA). Care must be taken by leather processors to adhere to this standard when using FC-236 A/B.

Supplier for the above compounds: 3-M Company

6.5 Suggested Sources.

Buckle:

Albest Metal Stamping Corp.

One Kent Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211-1014 Part #BB340-10BD

Tape:

Lea & Sachs, Inc.

1267 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL 60016

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D-Ring:

Albest Metal Stamping Corp.

One Kent Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211-1014 Part # WD 6X6-14 DB

Snaphook:

Albest Metal Stamping Corp.

One Kent Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211-1014 Albest Part # WHO207-24BD

Approved Water Resistant compounds (FC-3564, FC-236 A/B, FC-3560/3567, and FX-3573):

3M Corporation, Protective Division St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

6.6 Subject Term (key word) listing.

Gloves Leather

Water resistant

MILITARY INTERESTS:

Custodians

Navy – MC

Review Activities

Navy – MC

User Activities

Navy – MC

PREPARING ACTIVITY:

Navy – MC

FIGURE 1. GLOVE, PALM VIEW

FIGURE 2. GLOVE, BACK VIEW

Note: Snaphook shall be used on corresponding glove to attach to D-ring when not in use

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Specification 6170-5E

GLOVES, HEAVY-DUTY LEATHER

Issue Date: June 5, 2021

Supersedes: March 27, 2008

Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

FSC 8415

6170-5E

Record of Revisions

Date Revision summary

5/28/2021 Incorporated change back to grain-side-out requirements, revised binding, removed NFPA 1977 revision required, revised format to 508

Compliancy.

CONTENTS

1 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope

1.2 Classification

1.3 Interpretations and definitions

1.3.1 Interpretations

1.3.2 Definitions

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents

2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks

2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications

2.2 Non-Government publications

2.2.1 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

2.2.2 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

2.2.3 AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS, INC

2.2.4 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

2.3 Order of precedence

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Workmanship

3.2 NFPA 1977

3.3 Materials and construction

3.3.1 Leather

3.3.2 Buckles

3.3.3 Thread

3.3.4 Binding

3.4 Design

3.5 Patterns

3.5.1 Pattern parts

3.6 Stitches, seams and stitchings

3.6.1 Type 301 stitching

3.6.2 Type 401 stitching

3.7 Cutting

3.7.1 Body of the glove

3.8 Label

3.9 Instruction slip

3.10 Construction

3.11 Pairing

3.12 Measurements

3.13 Replacement of nonconforming components

3.14 Marking

3.15 Deviations and waivers

3.16 Metric products

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4 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 First article

4.2 Responsibility for inspection

4.2.1 Responsibility for certification

4.2.2 Responsibility for compliance

4.2.3 Certification of compliance

4.2.4 Responsibility for dimensional requirements

4.3 Sampling for inspections and tests

4.4 Quality conformance inspection

4.4.1 Component and material inspection

4.4.2 Certification

4.4.3 In-process inspection

4.4.4 Examination of the end item

4.5 Packaging examination

5 PACKAGING

5.1 Preservation

5.2 Packaging

5.3 Packing

5.4 Marking

6 NOTES

6.1 Intended use

6.2 Ordering data

6.3 First article

6.4 Suggested source

6.5 Preparing activity

1 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope.

This specification covers the requirements for one type and five sizes of heavy-duty leather work gloves.

1.2 Classification.

The gloves covered by this specification shall be furnished in the following sizes as specified (see 6.2):

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large

1.3 Interpretations and definitions

1.3.1 Interpretations

To carry out the provisions of this document, the word “shall” is to be understood as mandatory.

1.3.2 Definitions

Lot—All sets of one type and size presented together in one delivery shall be considered a lot for the purpose of inspection.

Nonconformity—A departure of a quality characteristic from its intended level or state that occurs with severity sufficient to cause an associated product or service not to meet a specification requirement (per ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents

2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks.

The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those in effect on the date of the invitation for bids or request for proposals (see 6.2).

2.1.1.1 SPECIFICATIONS

2.1.1.1.1 FEDERAL

A-A-55217- Thread, Aramid, Spun Staple

2.1.1.1.2 MILITARY

MIL-DTL-32075 – Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General Use) MIL-L-40051 – Leather, Cattlehide, for Glove Leather

2.1.1.2 STANDARDS

2.1.1.2.1 FEDERAL

FED-STD-311 – Leather, Methods of Sampling and Testing

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2.1.1.2.2 MILITARY

MIL-STD-129 – Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications and standards are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or in hard copy from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111- 5094)

2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications.

The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those in effect on the date of the invitation for bids or request for proposals.

2.1.2.1 DRAWINGS

2.1.2.2 USDA FOREST SERVICE

MTDC-918 – Gloves, Heavy-Duty Leather

(Copies are available from the preparing activity, see 6.5.)

2.2 Non-Government publications.

The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those in effect on the date of the invitation for bids or request for proposals.

2.2.1 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

D 1974 – Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes

D 3951 – Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging D 5118 – Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes D 6193 – Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams SI-10 – Standard For Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric

System (IEEE/ASTM Standard available from ASTM)

(Copies are available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, Website: http://www/astm.org/.)

2.2.2 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

Z1.4 – Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Copies are available from the American Society for Quality, PO Box 3005, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005.)

2.2.3 AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS, INC.

National Motor Freight Classification

(Address requests for copies to American Trucking Associations, Inc., Traffic Department, 2200 Mill Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314.)

2.2.4 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

NFPA 1977 – Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting.

(Address requests for copies to National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O.

Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.)

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08/02/2024 http://www/astm.org/

(Non-Government standards and other publications normally are available from the organizations that prepare and distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.)

2.3 Order of precedence.

In the event of conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document shall take precedence. Nothing in this document, however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless specific exemption has been obtained.

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Workmanship.

The finished gloves shall conform to the quality of product established by this specification. The occurrence of nonconformities shall not exceed the applicable acceptance quality levels (see 4.4.4.3).

3.2 NFPA 1977.

The gloves shall be third-party certified as being in compliance with the NFPA 1977 – Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting, edition in effect at time of certification. Proof of this certification shall be presented at the time of First Article submission and as thereafter requested.

3.3 Materials and construction.

The gloves shall conform in all respects to the design, details, dimensions, and materials specified herein and in the referenced drawing, MTDC-918. Should there be conflicts between the text of this document and the drawing, this document takes precedence, unless otherwise specified. In addition, the materials and components shall comply with the requirements of

NFPA 1977.

3.3.1 Leather.

The gloves shall be made from full-grain cattlehide conforming to type II, class a or b, of MIL-L- 40051, except that the thickness shall be such as to produce gloves meeting the finished thickness requirements in 3.3.1.1. The color of the leather shall be natural.

3.3.1.1 Leather thickness.

The thickness of the leather parts of the finished gloves, except the welts, arrow straps, and buckle chapes, shall be not less than 2.75 ounces nor more than 3.75 ounces. The thickness of the welts of the finished gloves shall be not less than 2.0 ounces nor more than 3.75 ounces.

The thickness of the arrow straps and buckle chapes of the finished gloves shall be not less than 2.75 ounces nor more than 4.25 ounces. Thickness determination shall be made as specified in 4.4.4.2.

3.3.2 Buckles.

The buckles shall be 0.050 gauge steel, nickel finish, size 1/2 inch, double bar, Waterbury Buckle Co. part number 00875-09-2001 (see 6.4).

3.3.3 Thread.

The aramid thread for sewing all parts of the gloves shall be Type I, Tex size 98 of A-A-55217 or Type II, Tex size 90 of A-A-55217, natural in color. The aramid thread for sewing the binding

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shall be Type I, Tex size 98 of A-A-55217 or Type II, Tex size 70, of A-A-55217. All thread shall meet the requirements of A-A-55217.

3.3.4 Binding.

The glove opening (top of glove) edge shall be finished with a binding. Binding shall have no raw edges. Binding thickness shall not exceed 0.05-inches.

3.4 Design.

The design shall be a slip-on style, grain side out, Gunn-cut glove, with a continuous thumb, side vent at cuff, leather draw strap closure on the back of the wrist, and glove opening (top of glove) edge binding. The back is welted where attached to the palm. The seams shall be to the inside except for the palm/finger seam.

3.5 Patterns.

Standard patterns will be furnished by the Government. The standard patterns shall not be altered in any way and are to be used for making working patterns or dies. The working patterns or dies shall be identical to the standard patterns.

3.5.1 Pattern parts.

The pattern parts and cutting quantities for the gloves shall be as follows:

Glove Parts Cutting

Quantities Per Pair of Gloves

1 back of hand 2

1 palm 2 finger palm 2 thumb back 2 arrow strap 2 buckle chape 2 thumb welt 2

3.6 Stitches, seams and stitchings.

All seaming and stitching types specified in table 1 shall conform to ASTM D 6193. The minimum and maximum number of stitches per inch shall be as specified in table 1. Use of sewing machines with leather trimmer attachments shall not be permitted (unless otherwise specified). The ends of all seams and stitchings when not caught in other seams or stitchings shall be backstitched or overstitched not less than 3/8 inch. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there shall be no tight or loose stitching.

3.6.1 Type 301 stitching.

The lock shall be embedded in the materials sewn.

3.6.1.1 Repairs of type 301 stitching.

Repairs of 301 stitching shall be as follows:

a. When thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occur during sewing, the stitching shall be repaired by restarting the stitching a minimum of 1/2 inch back of the end of the stitching.

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b. Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped stitches or runoffs noted during inspection of the item (in-process or end item) shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1/2 inch back of the nonconforming area, continue over the nonconforming area and continue a minimum of 1/2 inch beyond the nonconforming area onto the existing stitching. Loose or tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the nonconforming stitching without damaging the leather and restitching in the required manner.

When making the above repairs, the ends of stitching are not required to be backstitched.

3.6.2 Type 401 stitching.

Where stitch type 401 is used, the looper shall finish to the inside of the gloves. All repairs shall be in accordance with 3.6.1.1.a and 3.6.1.1.b. Repairs of type 401 stitching may be performed using type 301 stitching.

3.7 Cutting.

Skins may be dampened with tap water only and staked in such a way that the stretch in the lengthwise direction, butt end to head end, is pulled out before cutting. Each leather component shall be cut with its long dimension, cuff to fingertip direction, in the lengthwise direction of the leather. All leather components of each pair of gloves shall be the same shade of leather.

3.7.1 Body of the glove.

There shall be sufficient stretch in the glove width direction of the leather to prevent constriction or binding across the back of hand and knuckles in the finished glove when fingers are doubled under to form a fist.

3.8 Label.

Each glove shall have a label which shall include identification and care information. The label may be woven or non-woven and shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1977. The label shall include the following warning and information printed in letters at least 3/32nd inch in height:

THIS WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE GLOVE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF

NFPA 1977, STANDARD ON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR WILDLAND

FIRE FIGHTING, [edition in effect] EDITION.

GLOVE, HEAVY-DUTY, LEATHER

[Manufacturer's name] (1/)

[Manufacturer's address] (1/)

[Country of origin] (1/)

[Manufacturer's identification number, lot number, or serial number] (1/)

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: [mm/yy] (1/)

USDA FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 6170-5E

SIZE: [ ] (1/)

CONTRACT NUMBER: [ ] (1/)

NSN: [ ] (1/)[Authorized mark of certifying organization] (1/)

DATE OF CERTIFICATION [mm/yy (as a minimum) ] (1/)

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL (2/)

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1/ The manufacturer shall insert the applicable information.

2/ When a split label is used, this legend shall appear as the bottom line of both labels.

3.9 Instruction slip.

An instruction slip shall be inserted in each right-hand glove. The instruction slip shall be printed on paper in a sans serif type face in black ink clearly legible from up to 24 inches. The content and format shall be as follows:

WEARING INSTRUCTIONS

Choose a glove size with correct finger and thumb lengths (i.e., little or no excess length) and which does not fit tightly around the fingers and hand.

Adjust strap for better fit.

Tighten strap when riding in helicopters or in fire entrapment situations.

Wear gloves on the fireline.

Gloves that have absorbed oil are not to be used for fireline duty.

Wash gloves in mild soap and lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly.

Dry gloves slowly away from extreme heat or flame.

Gloves are flame resistant. They are not flame proof.

3.10 Construction.

The gloves shall be made by and with the use of all operations listed in table 1. The supplier is not required to follow the exact sequence of operations listed. The grain side of the leather shall finish to the outside of the gloves. The gloves shall be full inseam construction, with the exception of the palm/finger seam (see Table 1, step 1).

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TABLE 1 - Manufacturing Operations

NO. MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS STITCH

TYPE

SEAM

&STITCHI

NG TYPE

STITCHES

PER INCH

THREAD BOBBIN

NEEDLE or LOOPER

1. Join middle and ring fingers to palm

Join middle and ring finger piece to palm with a lapped seam, not less than 3/16 nor more than 1/4 inch wide. Seam shall be double stitched, 1/16 to 1/8 inch gage, with the outer row of stitching 1/16 to 1/8 inch from edge. The palm edge shall finish to the outside of the glove.

301 or

LSa-2

8-10 90 90

2. Join thumb back to palm

Join thumb back to palm by sewing 3/32 to 1/8 inch from edge. The welting strip shall be caught between the thumb and palm, edges aligned, and centered between the notches on the thumb back piece.

SSa-1

And

SSj-1

(welting)

8-10 90 90

3. Assemble pull strap and buckle

Insert buckle chape strap in the buckle, grain sides together, with ends aligned. Arrow strap shall be threaded over buckle bar so that grain side of arrow strap finishes to the outside.

4. Join back to palm assembly

Join back to palm assembly, notches matching, by sewing 3/32 to 1/8 inch from edge. Start stitching at top, on thumb side, and catch ends of chape strap in stitching.