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CR/PD 02-06D SYSCOM

30 December 2013

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

GLOVE, DRESS, UNISEX, MARINE CORPS

This purchase description is approved for use by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia and is available for use by all Department and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers the requirements for the U.S. Marine Corps unisex glove. This item is intended for wear by male and female military personnel of the

Department of Defense for intermediate cold weather for service and utility uniforms. This glove is also authorized to be worn with the dress uniform when the all weather coat is worn.

1.2 Sizes. The gloves shall be available in the following unisex sizes:

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large

Note: The above sizes may be abbreviated as XS, S, M, L, and XL

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 or 4 of this purchase description. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this purchase description 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 purchase description, whether or not they are listed.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, and deletions) and any data that may improve this document should be addressed to: Marine Corps Systems Command

(MARCORSYSCOM) 2202 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134-5000.

AMSC N/A. FSC 8415

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release;

distribution is unlimited.

CR/PD 02-06D

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 Federal Test Method Standard, Leather, Methods of Sampling and Testing

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or http://assist.daps.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins

Avenue, Bldg. 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION - Rules and Regulations Under the

Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

(Copies are available online at www.ftc.gov or from the Federal Trade Commission, 600

Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580-0001.)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-32075 Label, For Clothing, Equipage and Tentage (General Use)

A-A-59826 Thread, Nylon

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-129 MILITARY Marking for Shipment and Storage

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or http://assist.daps.dla.mil 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 ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9 Visual Assessment of Color Difference of

Textiles.

AATCC TM 61-2009 Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated

AATCC TM 8-2007 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter

Method

AATCC TM 16-2004 Colorfastness to Light http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ http://assist.daps.dla.mil/ http://www.ftc.gov/ http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ http://assist.daps.dla.mil/

AATCC TM 135-2004 Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home

Laundering

AATCC 22-2005 Water Repellency: Spray Test

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.aatcc.org or AATCC, P.O. Box

12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2125.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Table for Inspection by

Attributes (DoD adopted)

(Copies of this document is 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

ASTM D 6193 Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

ASTM-D-3776 Weight, (oz. per square yard), Method C

ASTM-D-3512 Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related

Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling

Tester

ASTM-D-2594 Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted

Fabrics Having Low Power

ASTM-D-1777 Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials

ASTM-D-737 Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile

Fabrics

ASTM-D-1814 Standard Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Leather

Units

ASTM-D-2821 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Relative Stiffness of Leather by Means of a Torsional Wire Apparatus

ASTM-D-4705 Stitch Tear Strength

ASTM-D-2209 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Leather

ASTM-D-6076 Standard Test Method for Shrinkage Temperature of

Leather

ASTM-D-3495 Standard Test Method for Hexane Extraction of Leather

ASTM-D-2617 Standard Test Method for Total Ash in Leather

ASTM-D-2807 Standard Test Method for Chromic Oxide in Leather

(Perchloric Acidoxidation)

ASTM-D-2810 Standard Test Method for PH of Leather

ASTM-D-1815-00 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption (Static) of

Vegetable Tanned Leather http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www/asq.org/

(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 item shall be brand name or equivalent to that of Outdoor Research, Inc.

Part Number 70119 (see Section 6.6 and 6.7). The Unisex Dress Glove shall be a plated 52% polyester/38% nylon/10% spandex blend, plated smooth jersey nylon and spandex face, velour polyester back, conforming to Polartec Powerstretch Style number 9405, or equal. The fabric shall have a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. The glove shall have a chrome tanned leather palm constructed from 1.5 – 2.5 ounce water resistant black goatskin or equal. The glove is constructed with a two piece full-length, curved fourchette sidewall; the first fourchette piece shall begin at the thumb side of the wrist, meet the second fourchette piece between the second and third finger, and end at the opposite side wrist. The palm side of the glove shall have elastic at the inner wrist extending across the area just below the palm where the palm meets the wrist, beginning and ending at the seam where the fourchette meets the palm. The glove shall have a short cuff, and the cuff shall be sewn using a stitch that allows the cuff to stretch to the full extent of the fabric. The glove shall provide a next to skin fit, and use 9 – 12 stitches per inch.

The leather palm shall be constructed using two separate pieces, one to cover the palm and fingers, and a second for the thumb. The leather shall lie on top of the basic fabric and be top-stitched no further than 1/8” (inch) from the edge of the leather. The leather shall not extend past the fourchette seam that meets the palm, and edge of the leather shall extend no further than 1/8”

(inch) from the fourchette seam that meets the palm. The leather for the thumb shall lie on top of the basic fabric and be top-stitched no further than 1/8” (inch) from the edge of the leather. The leather for the thumb section shall not extend past the thumb seam, nor extend past the natural crease of the thumb (on the side that lacks a seam) when the thumb is positioned flat as shown in

Figure 1.

3.2.1 Figures. Figure 1 is furnished for informational purposes only. To the extent of any inconsistencies between the written document and the figures, the written document shall govern.

3.3 Materials and components. The materials and components shall conform to applicable specifications, standards, drawings, and patterns required herein. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.3), the materials and components specified in 3.3 shall not have been manufactured more than 18 months prior to the date of delivery of the gloves.

http://www.astm.org/

3.3.1 Basic Material. The basic material shall be a circular knit construction nylon and spandex jersey plated to a single sided velour (fleece), Polartec Powerstretch with Durable Water

Repellency (DWR) Style 9405, or equal. The warp and filling yarns shall be a blend of nylon/spandex on the face, and polyester on the back. The fiber content is a 52% polyester/38% nylon/10% spandex blend; face: nylon and spandex; back: polyester. The color shall be Black

470. The finished cloth shall conform to the requirements specified in Table I (see 6.4).

TABLE I. Fabric Characteristics and Requirements

CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD

Weight, oz. per square yard 8.28 min – 10.12 max ASTM-D-3776

Colorfastness:

Laundering

Crocking

2 min Nylon & Acetate, 3 min all other fibers

Dry 4.0 / Wet 3.0

AATCC TM 61

Option 2a, 3 cycles

AATCC TM 8

Lightfastness, Kj.: Xenon 85 (Excellent 4-5) AATCC TM 16, Option E

Dimensional Stability, %

(Avg.):

Home

Wales

Courses

7.0 max

5.0 max

AATCC TM 135 – 3 cycles, IIIA, Tumble Cycle (iii) permanent press

Pilling

4.5 min ASTM-D-3512, Random Tumble

Stretch, % (after 5th cycle to a

10lb load while still under tension):

Wales

Courses

80 min

60 min

ASTM-D-2594, Form fit

Thickness @ 0.6psi 0.08 min – 0.13 max ASTM-D-1777, Option 1

Durable Water Repellency 80 min AATCC 22

Air Permeability (cfm) 18min – 60 max ASTM-D-737

3.3.2 Leather. The leather palm shall be constructed from 1.5 – 2.5 ounce water resistant full grain, chrome tanned, goatskin or equal (see 6.4). The color shall approximate the shade of the material and shall be drum dyed, struck through from grain to flesh. The finished leather shall conform to the requirements specified in Table II.

TABLE II. Leather Characteristics and Requirements

CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD

Material, leather Goatskin 1/ Visual

Thickness, oz. 1.5 – 2.5 ASTM-D-1814

Colorfastness, dry 4.0 Min AATCC 8

Stiffness, deg. 2/ ASTM-D-2821

Stitch Tear, lbs. 3/ ASTM-D-4705

Elongation at 25 lb load 4/ ASTM-D-2209

Shrink Temp, deg. C 5/ ASTM-D-6076

Hexane Soluble Material, % 25.0% Max 6/ ASTM-D-3495

Total Ash, % 9.0% Max 6/ ASTM-D-2617

Chromic Oxide, % 3.0% Min 6/ ASTM-D-2807 pH 3.3 Min ASTM-D-2810

Water Absorption, % 20% Max ASTM-D-1815

1/ Certificate of compliance shall be submitted. The government reserves the right to test such items to determine the validity of the certification.

2/ At least 80 percent of the specimens tested shall have a stiffness value no greater than 60 degrees when tested as specified.

3/ At least 80 percent of the specimens tested shall have stitch tearing strength values of not less than

17 pounds when tested as specified.

4/ At least 80 percent of the specimens tested shall have elongation values of not less than 25 percent including 3 grain cracks maximum when tested as specified.

5/ Shrinkage of the leather shall not take place at or below 98 degrees +/- 5 degrees centigrade.

6/ Calculated on moisture-free basis.

3.3.3 Thread. The construction thread shall be filament nylon, bonded, style number Tex

45. The thread shall conform to A-A-59826, Type I or II, commercial size letter B, nonwicking, 2 or 3 ply with a minimum breaking strength of 6.0 lbs. Thread for all seaming and stitching shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice. The color of the thread shall be a black shade and shall approximate the color of the material. The finished thread shall have no chemical finishes or treatments, other than those commonly used on commercial threads (see

6.4).

3.3.4 Elastic. The elastic shall be sewn at the inner wrist using a stretch stitch (such as zig-zag) and the edges shall be caught in the fourchette side seam stitching, backstitching 3-4 stitches at each end to minimize edge ravel. The elastic shall be 3/8 inch wide, knit, and high-stretch. The color of the elastic shall be a white shade (see 6.4).

3.3.5 Labels.

3.3.5.1 Identification-size label. Each glove shall be properly labeled with a combination identification and size label conforming to type VI, Class 4 of MIL-DTL-32075. The printing shall have "good" colorfastness to laundering when tested in accordance with AATCC 61. The combination label shall include item description, contract number, national stock number, Fur, Wool or Fiber Products Act information as applicable, contractor's name and size. The combination label shall be centered at the back of the wrist and sewn into the cuff hem of each glove.

3.3.5.2 Laundering instruction label. A printed slip of thin paper containing the following laundering instructions shall be inserted in each right hand glove:

GLOVE, DRESS, UNISEX, MARINE CORPS

LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS

MACHINE WASH COLD

DRIP DRY

DO NOT USE BLEACH

AVOID THE USE OF FABRIC SOFTENERS

DO NOT IRON AND DO NOT DRY CLEAN

FOR BEST RESULTS LAUNDER GARMENTS SEPARATELY

3.3.5.3 Label/Tag. Each pair of gloves shall be packaged in a reverse tuck or sealable type clear plastic bag (unit pack). A barcode with the national stock number, Universal Product

Code (UPC) and human readable interpretation shall be affixed to each plastic bag (unit pack) so that the label is readable and visible. Markings shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 to include all barcoding.

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 Stitches, seams, and stitching. All stitching shall conform to ASTM-D-6193.

3.5.2 Tacking and backstitching. Ends of seams and rows of stitching with 301 type stitch, when not caught in other seams or stitching, shall be securely backstitched not less than

1/4 inch. Thread breaks (all stitch types) shall be secured by stitching back of the break not less than 1/2 inch.

3.6 Color.

3.6.1 Visual shade matching. The color of the test specimen shall match the standard sample viewed using AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, Option A, with sources simulating artificial daylight D75 illuminant with a color temperature of 7500 (+/- 200) deg K, with illumination of 100 (+/- 20) foot candles, and shall be a good match to the standard sample under incandescent lamplight at 2856 (+/- 200)deg K.

3.7 Finished Dimensions. Finished dimensions shall be in accordance with Table III, and measured in accordance with the footnotes listed for Table III and Figure 1 (all measurements are expressed in inches). To measure, lay glove palm side up and orient as shown in Figure 1.

TABLE III. Finished Glove Dimensions (Inches)

Figure 1

Reference

Area of Measurement

XS

S

M

L

XL

Tolerance

A Thumb Length, 1/ 4-1/2 4-3/4 5-1/8 5-1/2 5-7/8 +/- 1/8

B Finger #1 Length, 2/ 3-1/4 3-1/2 3-3/4 4 4-3/8 +/- 1/8

C Finger #2 Length, 3/ 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 3-3/16 3-3/8 +/- 1/8

D Finger #3 Length, 4/ 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-5/8 2-13/16 3 +/- 1/8

E Finger #4 Length, 5/ 1-3/4 1-7/8 2 2-1/8 2-1/4 +/- 1/8

F Finger #1 Width, 6/ 13/16 7/8 15/16 1 1-1/8 +/- 1/8

G Finger #2 Width, 7/ 13/16 7/8 15/16 1 1-1/8 +/- 1/8

H Finger #3 Width, 8/ 13/16 7/8 15/16 1 1-1/8 +/- 1/8

I Finger #4 Width, 9/ 5/8 11/16 3/4 13/16 7/8 +/- 1/8

J Palm Width, 10/ 3-3/4 4 4-3/8 4-11/16 5 +/- 1/4

K Length: Finger #2 to

Hand Opening, 11/

7-1/2 8-1/8 8-3/4 9-3/8 10 +/- 1/4

L Hand Opening

Width, 12/

2-7/8 3-3/16 3-3/8 3-11/16 4 +/- 1/4

M Elasticized Portion of

Cuff, 13/

2-3/8 2-5/8 3 3-1/4 3-3/8 +/- 1/4

N Thumb Width, 14/ 1-1/8 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-11/16 +/- 1/8

1/ Thumb Length: With palm side up, measure from tip of thumb to seam.

2/ Finger #1 Length: With palm side up, measure from tip of first finger to seam joining hand and thumb portion, staying parallel with side of first finger.

3/ Finger #2 Length: With palm side up, measure from tip of second (middle) finger to finger crotch (between first and second finger), staying parallel with side of second finger.

4/ Finger #3 Length: With palm side up, measure from tip of third finger to finger crotch

(between second and third finger), staying parallel with side of third finger.

5/ Finger #4 Length: With palm side up, measure from tip of fourth finger to finger crotch

(between third and fourth finger), staying parallel with side of fourth finger.

6/ Finger #1 Width: With palm side up, measure first finger, at knuckle, from seam to seam of fabric (not leather) where the fourchette joins (palm side of) the finger, staying perpendicular to the tip of the finger.

7/ Finger #2 Width: With palm side up, measure second (middle) finger, at knuckle, from seam to seam of fabric (not leather) where the fourchette joins (palm side of) the finger, staying perpendicular to the tip of the finger.

8/ Finger #3 Width: With palm side up, measure third finger, at knuckle, from seam to seam of fabric (not leather) where the fourchette joins (palm side of) the finger, staying perpendicular to the tip of the finger.

9/ Finger #4 Width: With palm side up, measure fourth finger, at knuckle, from seam to seam of fabric (not leather) where the fourchette joins (palm side of) the finger, staying perpendicular to the tip of the finger.

10/ Palm Width: With palm side up, measure across width of palm from seam to seam where palm meets fourchette, staying parallel with wrist opening.

11/ Length: Finger #2 to Hand Opening: With palm side up, measure full length of glove from tip of second (middle) finger to lowest point of wrist opening, staying perpendicular to wrist opening.

12/ Hand Opening Width: With palm side up, measure wrist opening from side to side, this is a half measurement of full circumference.

13/ Elasticized Portion of Cuff: With palm side up, measure elasticized portion of cuff in a relaxed state, beginning and ending at the seams where the front palm piece meets the fourchette at either side (full length of elasticized portion).

14/ Thumb Width: With palm side up and thumb laid flat (as depicted in Figure 1) but not stretched, measure from thumb edge to thumb edge with the measure tape passing perpendicular to the thumb centerline at a point one inch (1”) down from the thumb centerline.

3.8 Workmanship. The finished gloves shall be free from loose thread, foreign matter, and irregular defects that can adversely affect usage or durability. The edge of all leather shall be cleanly and evenly trimmed with no presence of nicked edges. 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.

4. VERIFICATION

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 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 sample unit shall be one pair of gloves and the lot size shall be expressed in units of gloves.

4.3.1 Materials and components inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials used to fabricate the gloves shall be verified in accordance with all the inspection procedures and test method requirements of referenced specifications, drawings, and standards unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this purchase description or applicable purchase document.

4.4 Conformance inspection. In accordance with 4.1, conformance inspection shall include examination for shade and appearance, inspection of components in 4.3.1 that cannot be inspected in the end item and testing specified in 4.5. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ASQC Z1.4, except where otherwise indicated.

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 of gloves and the lot shall be expressed in pairs of gloves.

4.4.2 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this purchase description and conform to the producer's own standards and quality assurance practices used for similar products offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

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 with this Purchase Description. The gloves shall be examined for defects in shade, design, material, construction, and workmanship, with defects classified in accordance with Table IV. Sampling shall be in accordance with ANSQ/ASQC Z1.4, General Inspection Level II, and Acceptable

Quality Limit (AQL) of 4.0.

TABLE IV. End Item Visual Defects

Material defects

Component part omitted, distorted, full, tight, or twisted; any part caught in any unrelated stitching.

Cloth Material: Any hole, cut, tear, smash, burn, drill hole, run, thin place, mend, drop stitch, loose knit, miss knit, slub, streak, knitted in waste, permanent fold, pleat or crease, dye streak, color not as specified, misweave, knot or slub affecting appearance or serviceability; any spot or stain, discoloration or color not as specified. Any shaded part.

Leather: Not specified color, not full grain, flesh side not smooth or contains area of coarse, loose fibers, not clean, edges not neatly trimmed (no nicks or inconsistent/uneven trimming of the leather edges), stain or foreign matter, hard, boney, loose, spongy leather, hard scar, cut, or hole.

Seams and stitching

Loose or tight stitching tension, broken or missing thread or stitch, needle chew; any part caught in an unrelated operation or stitching; visible raw edge – affecting appearance or serviceability, thread breaks, thread ends not removed. Any seam puckered, distorted, pleated, irregular, wavy, twisted, visible mend, edge or raised stitching sewn too close to edge resulting in damage to cloth, or open.

Workmanship

Any component part omitted, twisted, not specified size, missing, misplaced, or poorly shaped.

Measurement of item not as specified; design not as specified.

Labels

Label(s) missing, incorrect, or illegible; label causes damage to the glove;

Bar code or UPC code label omitted or not readable by scanner; human-readable interpretation

(HRI) omitted or illegible; bar code not visible on folded, packaged item; bar code label causes damage to the item.

Packaging

Not packaged in accordance with the contract or purchase order.

4.5.3 Dimensional examination. The end item shall be examined for conformance to the dimensions specified in Table III. Sampling shall be in accordance with ANSQ/ASQC Z1.4, Special Inspection Level “S-3”, and Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) of 2.5.

4.5.4 Component testing. The methods of testing specified in ASTM and AATCC wherever applicable and as listed in Table I for Fabric characteristics and Table II for Leather characteristics shall be followed. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with

ASQC Z1.4, except where otherwise indicated.

FOR FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

The physical values specified in Section 3 apply to the results of the determinations made on a sample unit for test purposes as specified in the applicable test methods. The sample unit shall be five continuous yards full width of the finished cloth. The lot size shall be expressed in units of 1 yard. The lot shall be unacceptable if one or more sample units or the lot average for dimensional stability fail to meet any test requirement specified. All test reports shall contain the individual value utilized in expressing the final result. Unless otherwise specified in subsidiary specifications, sampling shall be as follows:

Lot Size (yards) Sample size

800 or less 2

801 up to and including 22,000 3

22,001 and over 5

FOR LEATHER REQUIREMENTS

The physical values specified in Section 3 apply to the results of the determinations made on a sample unit for test purposes as specified in the applicable test methods. The sample unit shall be in accordance with FED-STD-311. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final result. The lot shall be rejected if any of the requirements are not met, or if one of the following conditions exists for Table II:

a. More than three test specimens fail to meet stiffness requirements.

b. More than three specimens fail to meet stitch tearing strength requirements or more than 3 specimens fail to meet elongation requirements.

c. One or more specimens fail to meet any of the remaining requirements applicable to the sample size.

d. Any composite test result fails to meet the specified requirement

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. Sizes required (see 1.2).

c. National stock number.

d. Applicable drawings, including revisions.

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 Suggested Sources of Supply. Material found to meet the requirements of the purchase description is available from:

Thread: Thread may be supplied by: American & Efird, INC. (A&E Thread)

P.O. Box 507

22 American St.

Mt. Holly, NC 28120

Elastic: Elastic may be supplied by: South Carolina Elastic Co.

PO Box 369

Landrum, SC 29356-0369

Style number: N15825KHSWHT12S http://shelflife.hq.dla.mil/

Fabric: Fabric may be supplied by: Polartec, LLC

46 Stafford Street

Lawrence, MA 01841

Leather: Leather may be supplied by: Adjon, Inc.

21 Delaware Avenue

P.O. Box 1192

Gloversville, New York 12078

6.5 Subject Term (key word) listing.

Glove

Handwear

Service

Dress

Utility

Cold weather

6.6 Patent Notice. This item, in part or in whole, is under the following U.S. Patent(s):

Patent Number Expiration Date

US 7536730 10/13/2025

US D528737 9/26/2020

6.7 Part Number. The item shall be brand name or equivalent to that of Outdoor Research, Inc.

Part Number 70119. Patterns may be obtained from:

Outdoor Research, Inc.

2203 1 st Ave S, Suite 7000

Seattle, WA 98134-1424

6.8 Figures.

FIGURE 1. GLOVE DIMENSION LOCATIONS

Concluding material:

Custodian: PREPARING ACTIVITY:

Navy - MC Navy - MC