Glove Specifications for Solicitation.pdf

Vendors will need to provide a specification sheet showing how their glove or glove system meets or exceeds the following requirements. Failure to provide detailed glove specifications will be grounds for dismissal of quote/bid.

1. Shell must be:

a. Waterproof / Windproof (water and wind resistant or repellent are not acceptable)

EN 511: 2006 rating of 1(cold weather performance)

b. Breathable. – water proof breathable membrane similar to Gore-Tex achieving a moisture transfer vapor transfer rating (MVTR) ASTM E-96:

i. Moisture vapor transmission rate, g/m2 /24h (min.) –

1. Initial Procedure B 580

2. Procedure BW 7,000

c. Color - Coyote 498

2. Leather. The leather shall be drum-dyed, struck through from grain to flesh. The leather palm shall be a Grip Flex textured leather or similar, pliable allowing for dexterity and grip in cold and wet weather conditions. The color of the finished leather shall be a good match to Class 1, Class 2 or color as specified in the contract or purchase order.

Variations in color on the flesh side resulting from buffing or shaving are permissible.

Leather must be durable enough to protect the Soldiers’ hands.

3. Knuckle Guard. Leather should be double top stitched. Shall not overlap palm patch leather. Shall be uniformly smooth and not distorted or Knuckle Guard misplaced (does not cover knuckles as intended). Stitching shall be uniform and not less than 1/32-inch from edge or greater than 3/32-inch from edge.

4. The gloves/glove system must be designed to be form fitted and functional for tactical situations and safe weapons handling. This equates to Soldiers being able to fit fingers in the trigger well of the M4 rifle and M-17 SIG Sauer pistol. Additionally, the glove wearer must be able to safely manipulate the safety (both weapons), charging handle (M4 rifle), slide rail (M-17 Pistol), and magazine changes (both weapons). A heavy glove that is able to do most of the previously mentioned tactical requirements coupled with a sturdy, lightweight, cold weather and water repellant liner will suffice for this requirement. The heavy glove can be shed to the liner in order to allow for finer motor skills to be utilized.

5. Glove/glove system must be insulated for wear down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder and provide associated test data EN 511: 2006 rating of 1(no water penetration).

6. Glove liner material shall be a 42% meta aramid and 48% modified acrylic knit fabric and be flame resistant in accordance with ASTM D6413/D6413M - Standard Test

Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

7. Hook and loop. Wrist cuff must be able to be closed. Preferably hook and loop/Velcro on the top of the hand and cinched elastic on the wrist to prevent snow and rain accumulation.

8. Capacitive Touch. Outer shell that is compatible with capacitive touch screens or resistive screens thumb and forefinger (pointer finger).

9. Berry Amendment, 10 USC 2241, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation

Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic

Commodities (Section I). The Prime Contractor and the entire supply chain are required to adhere to the Berry Amendment. The Prime Contractor shall educate and mentor the entire supply chain in the implementation and maintenance of Berry Amendment compliance. The Prime Contractor shall assess the entire supply chain for compliance to the Berry Amendment and shall provide compliance documentation. Documentation for compliance shall include a certification from the supplier for each purchase order to include the contract number, product identification, lot number and quantities supplied along with a signature from a company representative.

10. Manufacturer must be able to deliver entire order within 90 days of receipt of contract. A phased delivery within 90 days will be acceptable.