PD 1808-241212-Polo CIU.pdf

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION 1808

USAFA CADET INFORMAL UNIFORM POLO SHIRT

12 DEC 2024

Changes from the prior version:

A. Supersedes 15 May 2024 version B. Enhanced flexibility by simplifying specifications and effectively communicating goals.

USAFA PD 1808

USAF ACADEMY PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

USAFA CADET INFORMAL UNIFORM POLO SHIRT, MEN’S AND WOMEN’S

1. SCOPE: This purchase description covers the requirements for a polo shirt to be worn by United States Air Force Academy cadets as part of the Cadet Informal Uniform.

2. CLASSIFICATION: The polo shirt shall be made in the following unisex commercial sizes:

Commercial Alpha Sizes

XS S M L XL XXL XXXL

3. FIRST ARTICLE:

Before production begins, the contractor will submit one large polo shirt of each type to the contracting officer for approval.

4. DESCRIPTION: The polo shirt will be a short-sleeved casual style, matching or surpassing the features of the UltraClub Men’s and Women’s Classic 8406 and 8406L.

5. MATERIALS: The fabric must be a polyester jersey knit constructed with staple yarn for the body and sleeves or equal, and it must have moisture management & wicking capabilities. The primary colors must be royal blue and white. Additionally, recycled or environmentally preferable materials must be used whenever possible, provided they meet operational requirements and enhance cost-effective life cycles.

A. Basic Fabric: Royal blue and white of an appropriate weight shall be use for the basic shirt

a. Self-Fabric Trim: The polyester material for the sleeve openings trim shall be the same as the body fabric.

b. Thread. Thread for all seaming and stitching shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice. The color of the thread shall be a good match to the basic material. The finished thread shall have no chemical finishes or treatments, other than those commonly used on commercial threads.

B. Gusset Fabric: White micro-mesh fabric shall be used for the side-seam gussets, or equal.

C. Colors: The color references listed below are taken from the Pantone Fashion and Home Cotton

Planner (PFHCP), www.pantone.com, and the Standard Color Reference of America, 10th Edition, published by the Color Association of the United States (CAUS), www.colorassociation.com. The dye used must be colorfast to prevent bleeding during commercial washing procedures. Custom dyeing is not necessary; however, the USAF Academy requests that colors approximate the specified shades below and will approve the color during the first article process.

Name CAUS# or Cable # PFHCP

1 Royal Blue 80173 19-4057 TCX 2 Brilliant White n/a n/a

D. Buttons – The buttons should be the right size and closely match the royal blue fabric color.

7. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: The finished measurements for the USAFA Polo Shirts shall be similar the measurements in the below table:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Size XS S M L XL XXL XXXL Bust 30-31 32-34 35-37 38-40 41-45 46-48 49+

Waist 23-26 27-29 30-31 32-33 34-38 39-40 41+ Hips 32-34 35-37 38-40 41-44 45-47 48-50 51+

A. Bust: Measure across chest front from folded edge approximately 2" below armhole and double.

B. Waist: Lay polo shirt flat, front down, but not stretched. 12” + 1.25” below the armhole seam measure across the waist from side to side and double.

C. Hips: About 3-5” above the bottom edge of the shirt measure from side to side and double.

8. LABEL: Garment labels can be commercial labels or direct printing and must include size, care instructions, and fiber content. Each garment package should also feature a removable Code 39 barcode ticket that displays the stock number from the Cadet Issue Section and a brief item description, including size.

9. PATTERNS: Commercial patterns shall be used. The contractor shall produce patterns that shall conform to the design and requirements cited in this purchase description.

10. WORKMANSHIP: The finished garments must meet the quality standards set in this document, with defects not exceeding the contractor's standards or those in the bid package's technical data.

11. CERTIFICATION: The contractor must certify that the product meets the key characteristics and adheres to the government's specifications and quality standards. The Government may request proof of compliance before the first delivery and as specified in the contract. The contractor is still responsible for ensuring all submitted products meet contract requirements. Certificates of Compliance from the component supplier may be required for all components if quality issues arise.

12. INSPECTION: The contractor must inspect the finished products 100% for compliance with this purchase description before submitting them to the USAF Academy for final inspection by Cadet Uniform's quality assurance personnel. The USAF Academy will follow ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 sampling procedures during the final inspection and acceptance occurring at USAFA.

A. Acceptable Quality Level: Inspection levels and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) in defects per hundred units (DHU) must follow ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 guidelines. For a copy, contact the American National Standards organization at 1-800-854-7179 or write to the American Society for Quality Control, 611 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

B. Inspection Levels:

*General and Detailed Defects AQL

AQL INSPECTION

LEVEL LEVEL

Major 2.5 II Major and Minor A 15.0 II Major, Minor A And Minor B (combined) 40.0 II

**One Class 4.0 S-3

*Shows the Acceptable Quality Levels and Inspection Levels for defects listed in General and Detailed Defects.

**Used for Special Inspection Levels such as finished measurements

C. Defect Table: Defects shall be categorized as follows:

GENERAL & DETAIL DEFECTS

MINOR

MAJOR A B

A Inferior material or workmanship defects such as distortion, poor construction.

X

B Component and assembly - any component part or required operation omitted or not performed in accordance with specification

C

Defects such as holes, cuts, and or tears

D Loose thread, ends not removed, label missing X

E Discoloration stains or spots due to material or workmanship. Color bleeding during commercial wash.

F Color not conforming to the color specified X

G Incorrect, or illegible measurements. Score inspection will be scored using the size-measurement defect

X

Embroidery H Alignment is off centered, backwards, or misaligned. X

I Broken stitching, sloppy appearance X

J Inappropriate stabilizer used to back up embroidery X

K Non embroidery thread used or incorrect color used. X

L Misshapen or wrong font X

M Measurements of markings off by 40% in any direction.

13. PRESERVATION, PACKING, AND MARKING: The preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

Custodian:

USAF Academy, CO 80840-8210

Preparing Activity:

Cadet Uniform (10LRS/LGRCU)

Reviewing Activity:

Chief, Cadet Logistics Flight (10LRS/LGRC)

CADET INFORMAL UNIFORM (POLO) SHIRT

The left-breast Air Force Academy logo shall be embroidered 2.5” wide and 3” in height. The logo shall be centered from left to right between the placket and the shoulder seam. The bottom of the logo shall be as in the following table. The tolerance will be + 3/8" on the vertical measure and ¼" on the horizontal placement

Embroidery Placement (From Shoulder Fold Collar Intersection) X-Small Small Medium Large X-Lg XX-Lg XXX-Lg

6.5” 6.75 7 7.75 8.5 9.25 10

Figure 1

The AF Academy Logo on the left breast shall be 2.5” wide and 3” in height.

Marking/Logo Not actual size but proportional

Figure 2

The white rib on the collar shall be 1.8” wide and 1.4” from the collar tip.

Figure 3

STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this form is to solicit beneficial comments which will help achieve procurement of suitable products at reasonable cost and minimum delay, or will otherwise enhance use of the document. USAFA contractors, government activities, or manufacturers/vendors who are prospective suppliers of the product are invited to submit comments to the government. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to waive any portion of the referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements. Attach any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document. If there are additional papers, attach to form and place both in an envelope addressed to Cadet Uniform Flight, 10 LRS/LGRCU, 2348 Sijan Dr., Suite 2B5, USAF Academy, CO 80840-8210.

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