Solicitation_SPE1C1-16-R-0066-APFU_Trunks.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 1000045200

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

SPE1C1-16-R-0066

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2016 FEB 18

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

DONNA STREIBICH PCPQAC5

a. NAME

Phone: 215-737-8486

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No Collect calls)

2016 MAR 22

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE SPE1C1

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

C AND T SUPPLY CHAIN

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA PA 19111-5096

USA

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS 100UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

8 (A)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

315220NAICS:

500SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERYFOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR

FACILITY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

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SPE1C1-16-R-0066

Form

Continuation of Blocks from SF 1449

1. Block 8

Offer Due Date/Local Time: March 22, 2016

2. Block 9 › Address and Submit “mailed” offers to:

Defense Logistics Agency DLA Troop Support Post Office Box 56667 Philadelphia, PA 19111-6667

Solicitation Number: SPE1C1-16-R-0066 Opening/Closing Date and Time: FEBRUARY 18, 2016/MARCH 22, 2016 @ 3:00 PM, local (Philadelphia) time

› Address and Deliver “hand carried” offers, including delivery by commercial carrier, to:

DLA Troop Support Business Opportunities Office Bldg. 36, 2nd Floor, Wing E 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092

Solicitation Number: SPE1C1-16-R-0066 Opening/Closing Date and Time: FEBRUARY 18, 2016/MARCH 22, 2016 @ 3:00 PM, local (Philadelphia) time

Notes:

1. All hand carried offers are to be delivered to the Business Opportunities Office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for legal federal holidays as set forth in 5 USC 6103. Offerors using a commercial carrier service must ensure that the carrier service “hand carries” the package to the Business Opportunities Office specified above for hand carried offers prior to the scheduled opening/closing time. Package must be plainly marked ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COMMERCIAL CARRIER’S ENVELOPE with the solicitation number, date, and time set forth for receipt of offers as indicated in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449.

2. Examples of “hand carried” offers include: In-person delivery by contractor, Fed Ex, Airborne, UPS, DHL, Emery, other commercial carrier, USPS Express Mail, and USPS Certified Mail.

› Transmit “facsimile” offers (if authorized; see “Addendum” to 52.212-1(b)) or offer modifications/withdrawals to: (215) 737-9300, 9301, 9302 or 9303. Facsimile offers shall NOT be considered at this time.

3. Block 17a

› Offeror’s assigned Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: ______________ (If you do not have a DUNS number, contact the individual identified in Block 7a of the SF 1449 or see 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (paragraph j) for information on contacting Dun and Bradstreet.)

› Offeror’s assigned Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code: _________________

4. Block 17b

Remittance Address: (if different from Contractor/Offeror address in block 17a of the SF 1449.)

5. Are you registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)? ( ) YES ( ) NO

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CAUTION NOTICE

Offerors are cautioned that all components must be of domestic origin in compliance with clause 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (FEB 2013), as contained in this solicitation.

Section 833 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 added language to 10 U.S. C. 2533a, requiring that all articles or items of "clothing,” including the materials and components thereof, purchased by the Department of Defense be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, other than sensor, electronics or other items added to, and not normally associated with, clothing (and the materials and components thereof).

Very Important: The vendor must certify their agreement to these terms by signing the certification located in Section K of this solicitation.

The Government intends to make an award for the purchase of the item TRUNKS, APFU (Army Physical Fitness Uniform), NSN: 8415-01-623-2466(s); PGC: 03982

LOW PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) ACQUISITION

1. In the past, most Best Value Clothing and Textile solicitations utilized Best Value Trade Off Procedures, however, this acquisition is utilizing Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Best Value Method. As such, no “trade off” applies and the Government intends to award to the low priced firm who is compliant with the terms of the solicitation, and deemed “Technically Acceptable”. Also, unlike previous acquisitions for this type of item, there will be no allowable re-submittals for PDM (Product Demonstration Model) and only firms with acceptable PDMs will be eligible for award. Technical Acceptability is being defined herein as acceptable PDMs and compliance with all solicitation terms and conditions. All PDMs will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria outlined in the solicitation.

2. From among technically acceptable firms, the Government will then select the lowest price offeror and determine if that firm is responsible, complies with terms and conditions of the solicitation and an award to that firm is in the best interest of the Government. If the firm fits these criteria, award will be made to them. If not, the Government will review each subsequent technically acceptable low priced offer until one is identified that does meet the criteria, in which case award will be made to that firm.

3. The Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations with a competitive range group of offerors from among technically acceptable firms, based on price. If negotiations are conducted, award will be made to the lowest priced offeror (based on final proposal revision) that is technically acceptable, responsible and compliant with the solicitation terms and conditions.

Solicitation SPE1C1-16-R-0066 will be issued as a 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

Offerors are notified that previously this item was directed to Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR. However, Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR has waived their right to bid and will not be eligible for award under this solicitation.

There are four (4) ONE-YEAR OPTION TERMS for this solicitation. You are required to offer on the OPTION YEARS as well as the BASE ORDERING TERM. Failure to do so will result in the

REJECTION OF YOUR ENTIRE PROPOSAL.

Refer to Section “L” & “M”. Technical proposals are required to be submitted since this is a LOW PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) BEST VALUE SOURCE SELECTION ACQUISITION. Failure to submit a technical proposal may result in rejection of your entire offer.

RFID tags are required for the item, case and pallet for the ship-to destination (SC0150 –VSTQ- Pendergrass Distribution Center, Pendergrass, GA).

For the period of performance, the quantity limitations* for this solicitation and resulting contract are as follows:

Minimum quantity or dollar amount: _______60,000 PR (pair) per term_____

Maximum quantity or dollar amount: _______300,000 PR (pair) per term _____

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*The minimum and maximum values covering the period of performances are separate for the initial basic and each option period.

Acceleration of delivery is not authorized unless permitted in writing by the Contracting Officer.

The unit prices are required to be based on FOB Destination. Inspection and Acceptance is at Origin. See Section F for the estimated delivery schedule.

The Government reserves the right to require pre-production samples. First Lot Inspection will be required.

Offers will be evaluated based on the Evaluative Quantity, which is based on the maximum quantity. The Government reserves the right to make an award on initial offers received; therefore, your best offer should be submitted. Offerors are required to offer a unit price for the specified items for the base year period and the four (4) one-year option periods. Acceptance of the option provision contained herein for the subject items is mandatory. See Clause 52.217-

5. Offers that do not include acceptance of the option provision or do not contain offers on the options will not be considered.

NOTE: The delivery schedule, quantities, and sizes will be set forth on the contract at time of award (see Section F for the estimated schedule). The quantity at time of award will be determined by using the current demand. The production lead time will be 120 days after date of order and then in 30 day increments.

The Government reserves the right to perform size changes under the resultant contract, should the Government determine a need.

The Government reserves the right to perform conversions under the resultant contract, should the Government determine a need.

Two (2) pair PDMs are required for the Trunks, APFU, in SIZE MEDIUM AND SIZE MUST BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL. PDMS will be evaluated for visual, manufacturing and dimensional requirements.

NOTE: The PDM's must have the "ARMY" logo printed on the item in accordance with the purchase description. Written procedures on the screen printing preparation and process are also required.

CAUTION- Dye migration problems occurred in the past because of a chemical reaction between the Plastisol ink and the polyester material. The issues were not immediately apparent; migration occurred anywhere after a few hours to a few weeks resulting in a blotchy and/or inconsistent appearance. In the past an enhanced dye blocker produced by the firm International Coatings was successful at preventing dye migration.

NOTE: For this solicitation, alternate materials will NOT be allowed due to the dye migration issue. In order to insure that the contractor is able to manufacture the item, the specified materials outlined in the Purchase Description GL/PD-13-06D 2 February 2016 must be used.

Please see 52.215-9020, Instructions for Submitting Product Demonstration Models. CAUTION: The PDM’s may only be furnished with the offeror’s proposal at the time and date of the initial closing of the solicitation. Subsequent submissions will not be permitted, even if deficiencies exist in the submitted PDM’s. Therefore, the offeror must furnish its best effort with their proposal. Correction of the PDMs will not be accepted by the Government.

Offerors shall submit TWO (2) PR (pair) PDMs, SIZE MEDIUM. Two (2) PR (pair) of PDMs must be submitted for every intended place of performance, including all proposed subcontractors. It is preferred that the materials used to manufacture the PDM(s) be in accordance with any specifications defined in Section C of this solicitation. However, if the offeror uses alternate materials to manufacture the PDM(s) a letter must be supplied with them stating (i) which materials depart from the end item specification and (ii) that, although the materials used in producing the PDM(s) differ from those specified, the materials required by the specification will be utilized under any resultant contract.

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Section B Supplies/Services ITEM: TRUNKS, APFU (Army Physical Fitness Uniform) NSN’S: 8415-01-623-2466(s)

Minimum

AEQ

Maximum (Evaluation Quantity)

Unit Price*

Total $ Amount (based on Evaluation Qty.)

Base Year 60,000 PR 240,000 PR 300,000 PR $ $ Option Year 1 60,000 PR 240,000 PR 300,000 PR $ $ Option Year 2 60,000 PR 240,000 PR 300,000 PR $ $ Option Year 3 60,000 PR 240,000 PR 300,000 PR $ $ Option Year 4 60,000 PR 240,000 PR 300,000 PR $ $

ALL PRICES ARE TO BE BASED ON FOB DESTINATION ONLY. The successful awardee is responsible for all transportation costs.

TRUNKS, APFU PGC: 03982

UPC NSN SIZE

718020981529 8415-01-623-2466 XSMALL

718020746487 8415-01-623-2471 SMALL

718020604848 8415-01-623-2472 MEDIUM

718020769981 8415-01-623-2474 LARGE

718020602950 8415-01-623-2476 XLARGE

718020657950 8415-01-623-2477 XXLARGE

718020878515 8415-01-623-2486 XXXLARGE

SEE SECTION F FOR ESTIMATED DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

THIS ACQUISITION WILL RESULT IN AN INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY TYPE CONTRACT

WITH FOUR (4) ONE YEAR OPTIONS.

ANNUAL ESTIMATED QUANTITY (AEQ) FOR THE BASE YEAR AND ALL FOUR OPTION YEARS IS 240,000 PR (pair).

THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT BOUND TO ORDER MORE THAN THE MINIMUM QUANTITY INDICATED ABOVE.

DELIVERY ORDERS WILL BE PLACED VIA DD FORM 1155.

ALL PRICES ARE TO BE BASED ON FOB DESTINATION ONLY.

FIRST ARTICLE SUBMISSION IS HEREBY WAIVED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST

PRODUCTION SAMPLES. FIRST LOT INSPECTION WILL BE REQUIRED.

DELIVERY ORDERS MAY REQUIRE CONCURRENT DELIVERIES; HOWEVER, THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF MORE THAN 34,000 PR (pair) IN ANY GIVEN THIRTY DAY PERIOD.

[X] EFFECTIVE PERIOD – INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT

THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THIS CONTRACT IS FROM THE DATE OF AWARD THROUGH FINAL

SCHEDULED DELIVERY DATE.

PALLETIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR THESE SUPPLIES

Inspection and Acceptance are at ORIGIN FOB: Destination Quality Systems Requirements: DPSCM 4155.3

NOTICE TO DLA SUPPLIERS

This solicitation contains DFARS Clause 252.211-7006, Radio Frequency Identification (SEP 2011). This clause requires the successful awardee(s) to affix passive RFID tags, at the case and palletized unit load

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levels. The successful awardee(s) is also required to electronically submit advance shipment notices to DOD, to permit association of the passive RFID tag data with the corresponding shipment.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACS) are available to delivery passive RFID assistance to DOD suppliers. See http://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm to identify your local PTAC and obtain information on upcoming workshops and other training/outreach services.

ONLINE REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION APPLICATION (ORCA)

Offerors are reminded to complete all applicable representations and certifications appearing in the FAR Clause 52.212-3. All offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov.

After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete and applicable to this solicitation, unless otherwise noted in FAR 52.212-3.

Please note that the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act ("the Act"), 124 Stat. 119, imposes duties upon employers concerning the provision of health care to their employees. Health insurance costs, including any costs associated with compliance with changes in the applicable law, are the sole responsibility of the offeror. Offerors are advised that their proposals should include any costs associated with the implementation of the Act. Any changes in health coverage costs and/or costs associated with compliance, occurring after award of a contract pursuant to this solicitation will not form the basis for an equitable adjustment of the contract price.

Section C

TECH-DATA PGC03982 02/03/2016

NSN 8415016232466

TRUNKS, ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM

SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH

GL/PD 13-06D DATED 02 FEBRUARY 2016

PATTERN DATE: 07 JANUARY 2015

STANDARD SAMPLE:

CLOTH, WOVEN, POLYESTER IS BLACK 557,

ROLL #3901

KNIT POLYESTER SIDE PANEL IS BLACK 557

ROLL #3902

KNIT POLYESTER LINING IS BLACK 557

ROLL #3903

ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO GL/PD 13-06d:

PAGE 19, Known Sources.: add a new paragraph:

"6.6.3 Enhanced silk screen logo dye blocker.

International coatings, P.O. Box 21343, Winston-Salem, NC 27120, 336-722-3576."

AQLS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:

END ITEM DIMENSIONAL 4.0 - INSPECTION LEVEL S-3

VISUAL 4.0 INSPECTION LEVEL II

ACCEPTABILITY OF LOTS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY

THE USE OF "SAMPLING PROCEDURES AND TABLES FOR

INSPECTION BY ATTRIBUTES", ANSI/ASQC Z1.4.

EACH TRUNK SHALL BE NEATLY FOLDED AND INSERTED

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IN A CLOSE FITTING CLEAR POLYETHYLENE BAG.

SEVENTY- TWO TRUNKS OF ONE SIZE WILL BE PACKED

IN A SNUG FITTING FIBERBOARD SHIPPING CONTAINER

CONFORMING TO ASTM-D5118, TYPE CF, STYLE RSC-L

(LINER), GRADE 275, VARIETY SW, CLASS DOMESTIC.

APPROXIMATE BOX DIMENSIONS ARE FURNISHED AS

GUIDE ONLY: LENGTH 23-1/2 WIDTD 15 INCHES AND

DEPTH 15 INCHES. THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM-D1974 METHOD OF

CLOSING, SEALING AND REINFORCING FIBERBOARD

BOXES. CLOSURE METHOD SHALL BE 2A2, FIGURE 1,

OR AS AN ALTERNATE, 2B6, OR 2B7, FIGURE 3.

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO SECTION D OF CONTRACT:

"PACKAGING EXAMINATION: THE FULLY PACKAGED END

ITEM SHALL BE EXAMINED FOR THE DEFECTS LISTED

BELOW. THE LOT SIZE SHALL BE EXPRESSED IN UNITS

OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS. THE SAMPLE UNIT SHALL

BE OF ONE SHIPPING CONTAINER FULLY PACKAGED. THE

INSPECTION LEVEL SHALL BE S-2 AND THE AQL,

EXPRESSED IN TERMS OF DEFECTS PER HUNDRED UNITS,

SHALL BE 2.5.

EXAMINE DEFECT

MARKING (EXTERIOR OMIITED; INCORRECT;

AND INTERIOR) ILLEGIBLE; OF IMPROPER SIZE

. LOCATION SEQUENCE, OR

. METHOD OF APPLICATION.

MATERIALS ANY COMPONENT MISSING,

. DAMAGED, OR NOT AS SPECIFIED.

WORMANSHIP INADEQUATE APPLICATION OF

. COMPONENTS SUCH AS: CLOSURE

. COTAINER FLAPS, LOOSE

. STRAPPING, IMPROPER TAPING,

. INADEQUATE STAPLING, BULGED

. OR DISTORTED CONTAINERS.

CONTENTS NUMBER OF INTERMEDIATE

. CONTAINERS PER SHIPPING

. CONTAINER IS MORE OR LESS

. THAN REQUIRED, MIXED SIZES

. OR INCORRECT SIZE.

INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR PART 52.246-2 STANDARD

INSPECTION.

SHADE SWATCHING EVALUATION REQUIREMENT (applies to outershell only) 52.246-9P05

SAMPLING: A12 INCH BY FULL WIDTH SWATCH

(HEADER) WILL BE CUT BY THE CONTRACTOR FROM EACH

PIECE OR ROLL IN THE LOT. THE HEADER WILL BE CUT

IN HALF TO FORM SET A AND B. THE GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE WILL SELECT SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE FOLLOWING TABLE:

LOT SIZE (PIECES) PIECES TO BE SAMPLED

1 TO 5 EACH PIECE

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6 TO 25 5

26 TO 90 10

91 TO 160 16

OVER TO 160 PIECES 1 OF EVERY PIECES

(B) THE SWATCHES SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND SUBMITED

TO THE DLA TROOP SUPPORT LABORATORY FOR SHADE EVALUATION.

IF ONE OR MORE OF THE SHADE SWATCHES ARE FOUND

UNACCEPTABLE, THE ENTIRE LOT SHALL BE REJECTED.

ANY END ITEMS MADE FROM THE COMPONENT LOT SHALL

ALSO BE REJECTED. A LOT THAT WAS REJECTED FOR

SHADE SHALL, WITHOUT COST TO THE GOVERNMENT,

BE SCREENED AND ALL DEFECTIVE PIECES IN THE LOT

SHALL BE REMOVED BEFORE SUCH A LOT IS RESUBMITTED.

RESUBMITTED LOTS SHALL AGAIN BE SUBJECT-

ED TO THE SAMPLING AND SHADE EVALUATION PRESCRIBED

HEREIN. THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT NEGATE THE

CONTACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PERFORM SHADE

EVALUATION PRIOR TO THE SUBMITTAL OF A LOT TO

THE GOVERNMENT.

(C) WHEN SECTION 3 OF THE FABRIC SPECIFICATION

CONTAINS A SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR UNIFORMITY

OF SHADE, THE SWATCHES SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH (A) ABOVE SHALL ALSO BE EVALUATED FOR

UNIFORMITY OF SHADE.

(D) IF THE CONTRACTOR REWORKS AND RESUBMITS

PIECES ORGINALLY REJECTED FOR SHADE OR FINISH,

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT COMBINE THE REJECTED

PIECES WITH NORMAL PRODUCTION OR WITH LOTS RE-

JECTED FOR OTHER CAUSES. SUCH PIECES SHALL BE

COMBINED TO FORM ONE RESUBMITTED LOT. EACH

PIECE SHALL RETAIN IT ORIGINAL PIECE NUMBER,

SUFFIXED WITH AN "X". THE LOT NUMBER SHALL ALSO

BE SUFFIXED WITH AN "X".

(E) SHADE SAMPLING PROCEDURES ARE DETAILED FUR-

THER IN DPSC MANUAL, QUALITY REQUIREMENTS, DPSCM

4155.3, PART 1, WHICH IS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE.

THE SWATCHES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO:

DLA TESTING CENTER

NAVAL SUPPORT STATION PHILA.

700 ROBBINS AVE.

BUILDING 5 D

PHILA. PA 19111-5098

INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR PART 52.246-2 STANDARD

INSPECTION.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-STD-105E:

MIL-STD-105E, dated 10 May 1989, is hereby canceled.

Future acquisitions may refer to: MIL-STD-1916, "DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product," or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, "Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes."

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Users are cautioned to evaluate these documents for their particular application before citing it as a replacement document.

(Copies of MIL-STD-1916 are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

(Copies of ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 are available online at www.asq.org or ASQ Distribution Center, 5131 S. Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207-6028.)

MIL-STD-129 CURRENT REVISION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE

- MILITARY MARKING FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

INTERIM CHANGES:

OMISSION OF MARKINGS ON EXTERIOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF ITEMS

IN THE DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING AND TEXTILE (C&T) DIRECTORATE:

THE NOMENCLATURE AND MANUFACTURER'S NAME (WHEN THE NAME IDENTIFIES THE

MATERIAL) SHALL BE OMITTED FROM ALL EXTERIOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF DLA TROOP

SUPPORT C&T ITEMS, REGARDLESS OF MODE OF SHIPMENT.

IF THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE MATERIAL AS BEING CLOTHING,

IT MAY REMAIN. NSNS SHALL BE SHOWN ON ALL SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF C&T ITEMS,

THE PACKING LIST SHALL BE PLACED INSIDE THE LAST CONTAINER TO BE LOADED FOR

EACH SHIPMENT. THE WORDS "PACKING LIST HERE" SHALL BE STENCILED, NOT HAND

LETTERED, ON THE CONTAINER.

MIL-STD-147 IS HEREBY REINSTATED AS FOLLOWS:

MIL-STD-147E DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

16 MAY 2008 STANDARD PRACTICE

PALLETIZED UNIT LOADS

STANDARDS (COMMERCIAL)

ASME-MH1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases For Unit Loads, for construction of pallets.

INSPECTION AT SOURCE/ACCEPTANCE AT SOURCE

This solicitation/award consists of the following documents, exhibits, and other attachments:

DSCPM 4155.3, QUALITY SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS, NOVEMBER 3, 1997.

52.246-15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE

INCLUDE T0045 OBJECT TEXT ID ST

THE FIRST ARTICLE SHALL BE 50 UNITS EXAMINED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S PLANT FOR

VISUAL AND DIMENSIONAL CONFORMANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THOSE PARAS. CONTAINED

IN SECTION 4 OF THE END ITEM SPECIFICATION ENTITLED "END ITEM VISUAL

EXAMINATION" (OR "VISUAL EXAMINATION", AS APPLICABLE) AND "END ITEM

DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION" (OR "DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION" OR "EXAMINATION OF

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS", AS APPLICABLE) WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT ALL 50 UNITS

WILL BE VISUALLY EXAMINED AND THE SAMPLE SIZE FOR DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION

SHALL BE 8: OR, WHEN SECTION 4 OF THE END ITEM SPECIFICATION CITES A

MILITARY STANDARD PROVISION FOR EVALUATING QUALITY, THE VISUAL AND

DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THOSE PARAS. OF THE

MIL-STD ENTITLED "END ITEM EXAMINATION" AND "DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION" WITH

THE EXCEPTIONS NOTED ABOVE.

ADD THIS PARA TO 52.209-4

52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies - Firm-Fixed Price 52.209-4, Alt. I, First Article Approval - Government Testing

52.209-9019 (I09C25), REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE TESTING

REQUIREMENTS (SEP 2008) - DLAD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ASL:

THE ACCEPTABLE SUPPLIER LISTING (ASL) AND QUALIFIED LABORATORY LISTING (QLL)

ARE NO LONGER VALID DOCUMENTS AND WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED IN THE FUTURE. THE

POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO LABORATORIES AND SUPPLIERS IS

THE PROCUREMENT BUYER, INDICATED IN THE SOLICITATION OR CONTRACT. QUESTIONS

SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN WRITING TO THE DESIGNATED BUYER.

CLAUSE 52.246-9032 IDENTIFICATION OF QUALIFIED LABORATORY AND SOURCE SAMPLING

APPLIES.

U/I changed from EACH to PAIR for NIINs in this PGC: 016232466, 016232471, 016232472, 016232474, 016232476, 016232477, 016232486. Effective 01FEB2015.

Damore/BATA/07NOV2014.

DIRECT VENDOR DELIVERY SHALL BE IN

ACCODANCE WITH ASTM-D3951. MARKING

SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD 129

SHIPPING CONTAINER = 72

RFID HANGTAG:

An RFID inlay shall be added to the barcode paper hang tag attached to each item. Where the use of self-adhesive bar-code labels are authorized, the RFID inlay may be added to the self-adhesive label in lieu of a paper hang tag. All other contract barcode and hang tag requirements still apply.

The RFID inlay should be passive Gen2 with a frequency range between 860 and 960 MHz. The RFID antenna should be Avery/Dennis AD222 or comparable with ISO/IEC 18000-C EPCglobal C1G2 Protocol and an EPC memory allocation containing a 96 bit EPC Number. The data linking the EPC number to the NSN and quantity unit pack must be exportable to VIM/ASAP. The bar code of the EPC Number must be printed at the bottom of the tag along with the human readable version below the bar code.

In addition to defects applicable to the paper tag and barcoding element, the RFID tag shall be examined for the defects listed below:

RFID Inlay omitted RFID Inlay not secure RFID Inlay not laying flat when packaged RFID Inlay not readable with RFID scanner RFID Inlay or configuration not as specified

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The manual "Item-Level Passive RFID Technology Manufacturer's Information Guide" provides guidance on RFID implementation and is available from the contracting officer.

252.211-7006 - RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) Required (ref. T8379; Nov. 08, 2006)

SIGNIFICANT NOTE - "PALLETIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR THESE SUPPLIES".

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL NON-MANUFACTURED WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS:

"All Wood Packaging Material (WPM) acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade." DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo, or when wood is being acquired by DLA for future use as packaging material. WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats.

Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD). All WPM shall comply with one of the following official quality control programs:

Heat Treatment (HT) or Kiln Dried Heat Treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/;

or

All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC or NWPCA standards, as applicable. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible.

All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government."

PALLET SHALL BE 4 WAY ENTRY, WINGED TYPE. PALLETIZED LOAD DIMENSIONS SHALL

NOT EXCEED 43 INCHES IN LENGTH, 52 INCHES IN WIDTH, AND 54 INCHES IN HEIGHT

(INCLUDING THE PALLET).

THE PALLETIZED LOAD SHALL BE BONDED USING APPROVED COMMERCIAL BONDING

MATERIALS. THE USE OF METAL BANDING, IN SECURING BOXES TO PALLETS, IS

DISCOURAGED. PALLET LOADS SHALL CONTAIN THE SAME NUMBER OF CARTONS, OF

IDENTICAL QUANTITIES, OF ONE NSN, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE.

PALLET LOADS CONTAINING MORE THAN ONE NSN SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO LIST ALL

THE NSN'S CONTAINED IN THE LOAD. NO CARTON SHALL HAVE MORE THAN ONE NSN. AT

THE END OF A SIZE RUN, NO MORE THAN ONE CARTON PER NSN MAY BE SHORT OR OVER

THE SPECIFIED QUANTITY. SAID CARTON SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED "SHORT" OR

"OVER".

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MIL-STD-147 IS REFERENCED FOR PALLETIZED LOADS.

IN ADDITION TO REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED ABOVE THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE ALSO

APPLIES:

52.247-9012 - REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATEMENT OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS (WPM)

- (JULY 2006)

GL/PD 13-06D

2 February 2016

SUPERSEDING

GL/PD 13-06C

7 January 2015

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

TRUNKS, ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM

This Purchase Description is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD).

1. SCOPE.

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers the requirements for one (1) type of trunks, physical fitness uniform that is intended for wear by personnel of the Army.

1.2 Sizes. The trunks sizes will be as follows:

Schedule of Sizes

X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large

Note: the above sizes may be abbreviated as XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4 or 5 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, 4 or 5 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 are those listed in the solicitation or contract.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, 10 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760-5019 Attn: RDNS-

SEW-EWC

FSC 8415

FEDERAL STANDARDS

FED-STD-4 - Glossary of Fabric Imperfections

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

INCH-POUND

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A-A-50199 - Thread, Polyester Core, Cotton or Polyester Covered A-A-59826 - Thread, Nylon

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)

Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

(Copies are available online at http://www.ftc.gov or from the Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580-0001.)

2.3 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 cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2).

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC Test Method 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method AATCC Test Method 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC Test Method 16.3 - Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc AATCC Test Method 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC Test Method 70 - Dynamic Absorption AATCC Test Method 135 - Dimensional Changes of Fabrics After Home Launderings AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1, Gray Scale for Color Change AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2, Gray Scale for Staining AATCC Evaluation Procedure 8, AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale Rating AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9 - Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles

(Copies are available on line at http://www.aatcc.org or from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Copies are available on line at http://www.asq.org or from the American Society for Quality, 600 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D276 - Standard Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles ASTM D1424 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling Pendulum (Elmendorf-

Type) Apparatus ASTM D2594 - Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power ASTM D3512 - Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of

Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester ASTM D3775 - Standard Test Method for Warp (End) and Filling (Pick) Count of Woven Fabrics ASTM D3776 - Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric ASTM D3887 - Tolerance for knitted fabrics ASTM D5034 - Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab

Test) ASTM D6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

(Copies of documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or from the ASTM INTERNATIONAL, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

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SPE1C1-16-R-0066

https://assist.dla.mil/ http://www.ftc.gov/ http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www.asq.org/ http://www.astm.org/

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Repeat Insult Patch Test – Modified Draize Procedure –

Principles and Methods of Toxicology, (fourth edition) A Wallace Hayes (editor), pp 1057 – 1060, 2001.

(Copies are available online at http://www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk/ or from Taylor and Francis, 325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted here 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 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 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.

3.3 Standard sample.

3.3.1 Basic material. The finished cloth shall match the standard sample for shade and appearance, and unless otherwise indicated, shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced. Standard sample may be obtained from the contracting activity.

3.4 Materials.

3.4.1 Basic cloths.

3.4.1.1 Shell. The basic cloth for the trunks shall be plain weave 100 percent (%) polyester micro denier, jet dyed, with a sand washed finish and shall be engineered with a durable moisture management finish. The color of the basic cloth shall be Army black 557 and shall conform to the requirements in Table I.

TABLE I. Physical requirements for basic cloth

Characteristic Requirement Weight (oz./sq. yd.) 2.7 (± 0.3) Yarns per inch (minimum) Warp Filling

Tear Strength (lbs.), (minimum)

Fill

2.0 4.0

Breaking strength (lbs.), (minimum)

Dimensional stability; percent, (maximum)

2.0 1.0

Pilling (minimum) 4-5 Colorfastness to: (minimum) Laundering (3 cycles) Color change Staining Light (170 kJ or 40 hrs) Crocking Dry

3-4 2-3

3.5

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http://www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk/

Wet Perspiration Alkaline Acid

3.4.1.2 Liner, ID and key pockets. The basic cloth for the liner, ID and key pockets shall be 4-way stretch polyester/spandex pique knit. The cloth shall be 90 percent (%) polyester/ 10 percent (%) spandex (± 2 %). The cloth shall have moisture management capability. The color of the basic cloth for the liner, ID and key pockets shall be black and shall be a close match to the basic cloth for the shell, and shall conform to the requirements in Table II.

TABLE II. Physical requirements for liner, ID and key pocket cloth

Weight (oz./sq. yd.) 4.8 (± 0.3) Dynamic Absorption; percent, (minimum) 20 Stretch; percent (minimum) Wales Courses

Fabric Growth; percent (maximum)

Recovery; percent (minimum)

Dimensional stability; percent (maximum)

5.0

Colorfastness to Laundering: (3 cycles), (minimum) Color change Staining Polyester Nylon Cotton

Colorfastness to Crocking (minimum)

Colorfastness to Light; 40 hrs (minimum) 3-4 Colorfastness to Perspiration (minimum) Alkaline Acid

3.4.1.3 Side panel insert. The basic cloth for the side panel insert shall be 2-way stretch polyester/spandex interlock knit. The fabric shall be a blend of 85 percent (%) polyester/15 percent (%) spandex (± 2%). The color for the side panel insert cloth shall be Army black 557 and shall conform to the requirements in Table III.

TABLE III. Physical requirements for side panel insert cloth

Weight (oz./sq. yd.) 7.2 (±0.3) Dimensional stability; percent (maximum)

Colorfastness to Laundering: (3 cycles), (minimum) Color change Staining Polyester Nylon Cotton

Colorfastness to Crocking (minimum)

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Colorfastness to Light; 40 hrs (minimum) 3-4 Stretch; percent (minimum)

Fabric Growth; percent (maximum)

Recovery; percent (minimum)

The basic material, liner and side panel insert materials shall be tested for characteristics listed in Tables I, II and III. Sample unit shall be three (3) continuous yards full width. The lot shall be unacceptable if one (1) or more units or the lot average fail to meet any test requirement specified. The sample size shall be in accordance with the following:

LOT SIZE (Yards) SAMPLE SIZE (Sample Units) 800 or less 2 801 up to including 22,000 3 22,001 and over 5

3.4.2 Webbing, elastic. All elastic webbing for the trunks shall be machine washable and dryable. The elastic shall be properly heat set and stabilized. The elastic for the waistband shall be 1-1/2 (± 1/8) inch in width, cotton, polyester or cotton/polyester blend with a separate draw cord.

3.4.3 Draw cord The draw cord shall be flat braid in tubular construction, cotton, polyester, or polyester/cotton, black in color and 1/4 (± 1/16) inch in width, with finished ends to prevent raveling. The ends of the draw cord shall be tied together in a knot approximately 1-inch from the end to prevent the barrel lock from coming off. Draw cord lengths shall be in accordance with Table IV.

TABLE IV. Waistband draw cord lengths (inches)

X-small - Small 50 Medium - Large 56 X-Large – XX-Large 62 XXX-Large 65 Tolerance ± 1/2

3.4.4 Barrel lock. The barrel locks for the waist draw cord shall maintain a 3-pound minimum holding strength on draw cord (see 3.4.3) when tested in accordance with 4.4.2.2. The barrel lock shall be 1/2-inch x 3/8-inch elliptical push button size to easily operate with gloves. The color shall be black. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.4.5 Thread. The thread for all seaming and stitching shall be polyester core, cotton or polyester-covered in accordance with A-A-50199, Type I or II, Tex Size 25-30. As an alternate, nylon thread in accordance with A-A- 59826, Type I or II, Tex Size 21-23, (Government Size A), Class B Non-Wicking. The color of the thread shall be a good match to the basic material. All thread shall be non-staining and the requirements in each Commercial Item Description (CID) shall apply. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.5 Seams and stitching. All stitches, seams and stitching shall conform to ASTM D 6193. All seams shall start and finish evenly. All seams that junction shall meet within 1/4-inch. Repairs such as mends, darns, patches or splices are not permitted on trunks. All 301 stitching shall have a minimum 10 -12 stitches per inch.

For overedge stitching (stitch type 502, 504 and 514), the stitches per inch shall be 8-12. Bartacks shall consist of not less than 21 stitches and not more than 28 stitches, be 3/8 to 1/2-inch in length, and be free from thread breaks and loose stitching. All topstitching shall finish 1/16-inch from folded edge. All seams are required to lay flat and not protrude outward. Seams required to be forced out, and having a depth between the fold of 1/8-inch or more, shall be considered a defect. All stitching and seams shall be adjusted for tension in the sewing process such that the seam structure does not restrict stretch within any part of the trunks, including waistband, legs, and crotch panel. This shall be determined by stretching the seams to a reasonable maximum limit with no cracking of stitching, thread breakage or any overall limitation to stretch.

3.5.1 Outer shell. All joining seams shall be topstitched for strength. The bottom hems shall be overedged prior to hemming. The stitching for the leg hems shall finish 7/8 (± 1/8) inch from the bottom of the leg. The joining seams shall be seam type SSa-1 or SSa-2.

3.5.2 Liner. The seam type for joining the center liner (panel) to the front and back liners (panels) shall be 515, 516 or 519, turned and topstitched with 301. The center panel seams shall finish to the inside between the

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plies. The seam type for joining the panel assembly to the legs shall be SSa-2 with stitch type 515, 516 or 519.

The seam shall be finished with either 402 or 406, 1/8 to 3/16 gage, with looper thread serving as smooth cover stitch over center stitchline of overedge on side of liner material facing the body. Stitch type 605 shall be used to attach the ID pocket assembly to the liner. The leg hems shall be folded over and finished with seam type 403 or 407. The finished leg hems shall be 7/8 (± 1/8) inch.

3.5.3 Waistband. The waistband shall be grown-on and finish 1-1/8 (+ 1/8) inches wide. The waistband shall be interlined with elastic webbing as specified in 3.4.2. The waistband shall have three (3) rows of topstitching; the first row is 1/8-inch from the top edge, the second row is 3/4-inch from the first and the third is 1/4-inch from the second. The waistband fullness shall be evenly distributed. The tunnel openings for the draw cord shall be two buttonholes (see 3.5.5) on the inside of the waistband at center front.

3.5.4 Bartacks. Bartacks (3) shall consist of not less than 21 stitches and not more than 28 stitches, be 3/8 to 1/2-inch in length, and be free from thread breaks and loose stitching. A bartack shall be located at the center back of the waistband positioned vertically between the top and middle rows of topstitching to secure the draw cord. A horizontal bartack shall be located at the top each of the vented openings.

3.5.5 Buttonholes. The waistband shall have two (2) vertical buttonhole openings for the draw cord to exit.

The buttonholes shall be located on the inside of the waistband at the center front positioned between the uppermost and middle rows of topstitching approximately 5/8 to 3/4- inches apart. The buttonholes shall be straight-cut, purl or whip type and finished inside cut length shall be 1/2 to 5/8-inches in length. When purl type buttonhole is used, the purling shall be on the outside of the waistband. The stitching shall be securely caught in the fabric and ends shall be securely tacked.

3.6 Lettering. The lower left front shall have the word ‘ARMY’ in gold letters. The color of the lettering shall be a close match to Pantone 123C. The lettering shall be applied by heat transfer method or printing and shall not delaminate, crack, peel or change shade after twenty-five (25) laundering cycles when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.7 Labels. Each pair of trunks shall contain a size label, identification label and care instruction label. The size and identification label may be combined or the identification and instruction label may be combined. The label shall be located inside the liner at the center back 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches below the waist seam. The label shall show no signs of fading or delamination through 50 laundering cycles when laundered in accordance with AATCC 135, Table I, method 3, III, A, iii. A 2-inch by 3-inch white, blank rectangular label conforming to MIL- DTL-32075 Type VI, shall be sewn horizontally to the back of the hanging key/change pocket. The label shall be sewn on all four (4) sides with the stitching 1/8 to 3/16 from the edge of the label. As an alternate, a 3/4 by 3 (± 1/8) inch label in accordance with MIL-DTL-32075, Type III Class 10 may be substituted for the 2-inch by 3-inch plain white label”.

3.7.1 Combination size/identification/care instruction label. The combination label shall be tag less conforming to Type III or Type IV, Class 14 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall be placed at the inside of the liner at the center back 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches below the waist seam. The label shall contain the following information:

SIZE

NSN

CONTRACT NUMBER

TRUNKS, ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM (APFU)

SHELL: 100% POLYESTER

LINER: 90% POLYESTER/10% SPANDEX

SIDE PANEL: 85% POLYESTER/15% SPANDEX

CONTRACTOR’S NAME

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

Machine Wash Cold in mild detergent with like colors; Rinse Cold; permanent press cycle;

Tumble Dry Low

DO NOT USE BLEACH, FABRIC SOFTENER OR DRYER SHEETS

DO NOT IRON, DO NOT DRY CLEAN

WARNING: The use of fabric softener will harm the moisture wicking properties of the trunks.”

3.7.2 Bar code label. Each pair of trunks shall be individually bar coded with a paper tag for personal clothing items. The paper tag shall be standard bleached sulfate having a basis weight of 100 pounds. The paper used for the tags shall have a smooth finish to accept thermal transfer and direct printing. The tags shall have a hole and shall be attached to each item by a fastener. The tags shall be clearly legible and readable by a scanner. The bar coding element shall be a 13 digit National Stock Number (NSN). There shall be a 12 digit Universal Product Code (UPC) number assigned for all NSNs by the contracting activity. The initials “UPC” must appear beneath the code. The bar code for NSN and UPC type shall be a medium to high density and shall be located so that it is completely visible on the trunks when folded and/or packaged as specified and shall cause no damage to the trunks. This UPC code must also be placed on all shipping cartons on which the NSN appears.

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3.8 Design. The trunks shall be boxer style with a bike short liner and stretch side panel insert (see figures 1 and 2). The trunks shall have a covered elastic waistband with a draw cord exiting at the inside center front.

The draw cord shall have a barrel lock for adjustability. The lower left front shall have the word “ARMY” in gold letters (see figure 3). Inside the waistband shall be a hanging key/change pocket. The lower left front of the liner shall have an identification card (ID) patch pocket with flap.