Tech and Quality Requirements - NWU Parka.pdf

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TRAILER

TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKA, WORKING, US NAVY, DESERT AND WOODLAND

CONTRACTS

Updated: 12/18/2025

DLA Troop Support

This document contains contract requirements applicable to Type II & III of the PARKA, WORKING, US NAVY.

This information supplements other contract requirements which may exist to cover similar topics.

This document is subject to revision via contract modification. The entire document will be periodically reissued in full with all updates incorporated.

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements is also part of this contract and is referenced throughout this document.

END ITEM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

NSN List

PARKA, NWU II, DSRT – PGC03611

FSC NIIN SIZE UPC

8415 15734755 X-SMALL-LONG 718020536118

8415 15734699 X-SMALL-REGULAR 718020097848

8415 15734693 X-SMALL-SHORT 718020072975

8415 15734593 X-SMALL-X-SHORT 718020062341

8415 15734946 SMALL-LONG 718020448695

8415 15734938 SMALL-REGULAR 718020093307

8415 15734926 SMALL-SHORT 718020586366

8415 15734953 SMALL-X-LONG 718020528793

8415 15734763 SMALL-X-SHORT 718020099064

8415 15886110 SMALL-XX-LONG 718020482873

8415 15882995 SMALL-XX-SHORT 718020470375

8415 15886115 SMALL-XXX-LONG 718020548203

8415 15735037 MEDIUM-LONG 718020055084

8415 15735034 MEDIUM-REGULAR 718020193939

8415 15735017 MEDIUM-SHORT 718020563015

8415 15735041 MEDIUM-X-LONG 718020064079

8415 15735016 MEDIUM-X-SHORT 718020598253

8415 15886164 MEDIUM-XX-LONG 718020096605

8415 15886142 MEDIUM-XX-SHORT 718020560076

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8415 15886176 MEDIUM-XXX-LONG 718020067858

8415 15735060 LARGE-REGULAR 718020082493

8415 15735059 LARGE-SHORT 718020467672

8415 15735273 LARGE-X-LONG 718020065267

8415 15735048 LARGE-X-SHORT 718020548982

8415 15866517 LARGE-XX-LONG 718020552125

8415 15866521 LARGE-XXX-LONG 718020458564

8415 15735296 X-LARGE-LONG 718020109923

8415 15735287 X-LARGE-REGULAR 718020119199

8415 15735279 X-LARGE-SHORT 718020592565

8415 15735304 X-LARGE-X-LONG 718020562704

8415 15886226 X-LARGE-XXLONG 718020564920

8415 15886208 X-LARGE-XXXLONG 718020558622

8415 15735469 XX-LARGE-LONG 718020575919

8415 15735306 XX-LARGE-REGULAR 718020087870

8415 15735475 XX-LARGE-X-LONG 718020108421

8415 15886235 XX-LARGE-XX-LONG 718020061733

8415 15886381 XX-LARGE-XXX-LONG 718020068299

PARKA, NWU II, WDLD – PGC03612

FSC NIIN SIZE UPC

8415 15734754 X-SMALL-LONG 718020118659

8415 15734746 X-SMALL-REGULAR 718020105857

8415 15734771 X-SMALL-SHORT 718020065366

8415 16877191 X-SMALL-X-LONG 718020649528

8415 15734686 X-SMALL-X-SHORT 718020580616

8415 16877189 X-SMALL-XX-SHORT 718020983905

8415 15734802 SMALL-LONG 718020580661

8415 15734768 SMALL-REGULAR 718020475516

8415 15734764 SMALL-SHORT 718020158006

8415 15734804 SMALL-X-LONG 718020475141

8415 15734759 SMALL-X-SHORT 718020166339

8415 15866734 SMALL-XX-LONG 718020092690

8415 15866732 SMALL-XX-SHORT 718020065472

8415 15866774 MEDIUM-XXX-LONG 718020079110

8415 15734933 MEDIUM-SHORT 718020455037

8415 15734950 MEDIUM-LONG 718020580609

8415 15734937 MEDIUM-REGULAR 718020536101

8415 15734955 MEDIUM-X-LONG 718020508702

8415 15734927 MEDIUM-X-SHORT 718020094830

8415 15866772 MEDIUM-XX-LONG 718020531274

8415 15866743 MEDIUM-XX-SHORT 718020553634

8415 15734974 LARGE-LONG 718020557663

8415 15734969 LARGE-REGULAR 718020087320

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8415 15734967 LARGE-SHORT 718020091952

8415 15734978 LARGE-X-LONG 718020526799

8415 15734963 LARGE-X-SHORT 718020157900

8415 15866776 LARGE-XX-LONG 718020577845

8415 15867066 LARGE-XXX-LONG 718020561790

8415 15867070 X-LARGE/XX-LONG 718020519197

8415 15867075 X-LARGE/XXX-LONG 718020114095

8415 15735036 X-LARGE-LONG 718020069944

8415 15734985 X-LARGE-SHORT 718020443881

8415 15735044 X-LARGE-X-LONG 718020445281

8415 15735033 X_LARGE-REG 718020458175

8415 15867085 XX-LARGE/XX-LONG 718020517902

8415 15735051 XX-LARGE-LONG 718020078441

8415 15735058 XX-LARGE-REGULAR 718020583303

8415 16877192 XX-LARGE-SHORT 718020738499

8415 15735055 XX-LARGE-X-LONG 718020557304

8415 15867103 XX-LARGE-XXX-LONG 718020496214

8415 16877196 XXX-LARGE-LONG 718020815350

8415 16877195 XXX-LARGE-REGULAR 718020853536

8415 16877194 XXX-LARGE-SHORT 718020684321

8415 16877198 XXX-LARGE-X-LONG 718020868332

8415 16877200 XXX-LARGE-XX- LONG 718020989136

8415 16877202 XXX-LARGE-XXX- LONG 718020943695

Sewing pattern The Contractor is responsible for adjusting patterns as necessary to anticipate dimensional changes and ensure that the finished garment meets the required finished measurements as stated in NCTRF PD 04-09C dated 20 January 2012

Request pattern by style name and date to ensure that the correct pattern is provided by the government.

PARKA, WORKING, US NAVY, DESERT AND WOODLAND

Pattern Date: 14 December 20 Specification: NCTRF PD 04-09

For Specification/Drawing/Pattern/Shade Standard Requests please visit:

https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Clothing-and-Textiles/Industry-Support/Spec-Request/

Standard Sample for Cloth, Waterproof and Moisture Vapor Permeable, Desert, Type II

Standard sample for CLOTH, WATERPROOF AND MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABLE conforming to Type II, Desert camouflage NWU II with ACE logo, of NCTRF PD 06-11 dated 17 January 2012 is available on Piece No. 19116 and is applicable for shade only.

Standard Sample for Cloth, Reinforcement Material, Desert, Type II

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Standard sample for CLOTH, REINFORCEMENAT MATERIAL conforming to Type II, Desert camouflage NWU II with ACE logo, of PM-SOF SSESS SPEC 07-11 is available on Piece No. 19116 and is applicable for shade only.

Standard Sample for Cloth, Waterproof and Moisture Vapor Permeable, Woodland, Type III

Standard sample for CLOTH, WATERPROOF AND MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABLE conforming to Type III, Woodland camouflage NWU III with ACE logo, of NCTRF PD 06-11 dated 17 January 2012 is available on Piece No. 19263 and is applicable for shade only.

Standard Sample for Cloth, Reinforcement Material, Woodland, Type III

Standard sample for CLOTH, REINFORCEMENAT MATERIAL conforming to Type III, Woodland camouflage NWU III with ACE logo, of PM-SOF SSESS SPEC 07-11 is available on Piece No. 19193 for shade, colorfastness to light, laundering, perspiration (acid & alkaline), dry & wet crocking, and appearance.

For instrumental measurements on shade standards and tolerances please visit:

http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ProductTestCenter/ShadeEvaluation.aspx

Product Demonstration Models (PDM)

Three Parkas of sample size, Medium-Regular, shall be submitted for manufacturing, visual, dimensional, slide fastener interoperability, and end item testing.

Use of alternate material is not permitted. All materials must be made in accordance with the requirements of NCTRF PD 04-09C and applicable interim changes.

All PDMs shall be made from Type III, Woodland camouflage NWU III with ACE logo.

Approved Sources of Supply

Only approved manufacturers may supply NWU II/III basic and reinforcement material as described in NCTRF PD 04-09C. Interested sources seeking qualification shall submit a request to the DLA Contracting Office.

Listing of qualified products can be found on:

NCTRF drawing 03-NCTRF-19 NCTRF drawing 04-NCTRF-19

Inspection Level

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Acceptable Quality Limits

Visual Major - Level II, 1.5 Minor - Level II, 10.0 Dimensional - S-3, 2.5 Palletization - S-1, 4.0 Prep - S-2, 1.0

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Interim changes to NCTRF PD 04-09C dated 20 January 2012

PARA 1.2, Lines 5 through 14: Delete and substitute:

SCHEDULE OF SIZES

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

XX-Short X X X ---- ---- ---- ---- X-Short X X X X ---- ---- ---- Short X X X X X X X

Regular X X X X X X X Long X X X X X X X

X-Long X X X X X X X XX-Long ---- X X X X X X

XXX-Long ---- X X X X X X

PARA 2.2.1 Lines 6 through 9, FEDERAL STANDARDS, delete the following:

“FED-STD-595/20150 Brown, Semi gloss FED-STD-595/20180 Brown, Semi gloss FED-STD-505/23430 Yellow, Semi gloss FED-STD-595/34094 Green, Pigment”

Line 23, 24 and 25, delete and substitute:

“(Copies of these documents are available online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil.)”

PARA 2.2.2, Under NAVY CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RESEARCH FACILITY at end of section add new entries:

“DRAWINGS

03-NCTRF-19 – Cloth, Waterproof and Moisture Vapor Permeable 04-NCTRF-19 – Cloth, Reinforcement, Nylon, Water Repellent, Camouflage Pattern”

Lines 12, 13 and 14, delete and substitute:

“(Copies of this document are available from U.S. Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command Solder Center, PM-Special Operations Forces Survival, Support and Equipment System, 10 General Greene Ave, Bldg. 4, Natick, MA 01760)”

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PAGE 4 and 5

PARA 2.3 Lines 16 through 20, OTHER PUBLICATIONS, delete and substitute:

“INFORMA HEALTHCARE

Repeat Insult Patch Test, Modified Draize Procedure – Principles and Methods of Toxicology, A. Wallace Hayes (editor)

(Copies of this document are available online at https://www.crcpress.com.)”

At end of section, add new entry:

“ SAE INTERNATIONAL

SAE-AMS-STD-595 - Colors Used in Government Procurement

(Copies of this standard and all color related media are available online at https://www.sae.org.)”

After Para 3.1, add new paragraph:

“3.1.1 Qualification. The cloths furnished under this purchase description shall be products that are authorized by the qualifying activity, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, for listing on the applicable qualified products drawing, NCTRF drawing 03-NCTRF-19 (basic material, 3.4.1) and Drawing 04-NCTRF-19 (reinforcement material, 3.4.2) before contract award (see 4.2.1 and 6.2).”

PARA 3.4.2 Line 5, delete "SSESS" and substitute "SSES".

After 3.4.2 add the following:

"3.4.2.1 Visual shade matching. The color and appearance of the camouflage printed cloths shall conform to the requirements in PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07 -11 except the requirements in Sections 7 and 8, and paragraph 9.1 shall not apply and the cloth shall be tested in accordance with 4.3.1.1.1.”

“3.4.2.2 Pattern execution. The pattern on the printed finished cloths shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat shall conform to PM-SOF

SSES SPEC 07 -11.

“3.4.2.3 Spectral reflectance. The spectral reflectance values for Type II Desert and Type III Woodland materials shall conform to the requirements specified in PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07 -11, except the requirements in Sections 7 and 8 shall not apply and the cloth shall be tested in accordance with 4.3.1.1.2.”

https://www.crcpress.com/ https://www.sae.org/

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PARA 3.4.3:

Line 2 delete "perspective" and substitute "respective".

Lines 4 through 7, delete sentence and substitute: “The authorized testing facility of visual shade matching and spectral reflectance requirements of the reinforcement material (3.4.2) shall be the DLA Product Testing Center - Analytical (see 6.8).”

PARA 3.5.1, Line 2, delete “FED-STD-595” and substitute “SAE-AMS-STD-595”

PARA 3.5.1, Table III:

Line 2, following 20180 add: “or 23430 *”

LINE 9 FOR TYPE III WOODLAND FASTENER, TAPE HOOK AND LOOP: UNDER "COLOR CHIP" COLUMN, DELETE

"34094" AND SUBSTITUTE "20180"

At end of Table add footnote: “* Only one color shall be permitted on an individual parka.”

PARA 3.5.3, LINE 2, DELETE "6GSAJ025TAN" AND SUBSTITUTE "6GSAJ025KHKT"

PARA 3.5.6, TABLE V, delete in its entirety and replace with:

TABLE V. Cut lengths of drawcords (inches).

Size Collar Waist Hem X-Small 30 41-1/2 48 Small 31 45-1/2 52

Medium 31 49-1/2 56 Large 32 53-1/2 60

X-Large 32 57-1/2 64 XX-Large 34 61-1/2 68

XXX-Large 34 65-1/2 72 Tolerance ± 1 ± 1 ± 1

PARA 3.5.7, LINE 2 DELETE "ALL CORNERS OF THE HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER TAPES SHALL BE TRIMMED TO

PROVIDE ROUNDED CORNERS.”

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PARA 3.5.8.2 Line 5, after "with a" delete "non-locking"

Line 6, after "pull" add "automatic locking"

PARA 3.5.8.3, Table VIII: Delete and substitute:

TABLE VIII. Lengths for inside slide fastener (inches).

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Large XX-Short 23-1/2 24 24-1/2 ---- ---- ---- ---- X-Short 24-1/2 25 25-1/2 26 ---- ---- ---- Short 25-1/2 26 26-1/2 27 27-1/2 28 28-1/2

Regular 27 27-1/2 28 28-1/2 29 29-1/2 30 Long 28-1/2 29 29-1/2 30 30-1/2 31 31-1/2

X-Long 30 30-1/2 31 31-1/2 32 32-1/2 33 XX-Long ---- 32 32-1/2 33 33-1/2 34 34-1/2

XXX-Long ---- 33-1/2 34 34-1/2 35 35-1/2 36

PARA 3.5.13.2, Lines 7 through 10, and Size label list: Delete and substitute:

Medium X-Short (Example) Height: From 59 to 63 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

TABLE IX-1. Size label list

X-Small XX-Short Height: From 55 to 59 in.

Chest: Up to 33 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Small X-Short Height: From 59 to 63 in.

Chest: Up to 33 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Small Short Height: From 63 to 67 in.

Chest: Up to 33 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Small Regular Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: Up to 33 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Small Long Height: From 71 in. to 75 in.

Chest: Up to 33 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Small X-Long Height: From 75 to 79 in.

Chest: Up to 33 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Small XX-Short Height: From 55 to 59 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Small X-Short Height: From 59 to 63 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

Small Short Height: From 63 to 67 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Small Regular Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

Small Long Height: From 71 to 75 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

Small X-Long Height: From 75 to 79 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

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NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Small XX-Long Height: 79 to 83 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Small XXX-Long Height: Over 83 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium XX-Short Height: From 55 to 59 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium X-Short Height: From 59 to 63 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium-Short Height: From 63 to 67 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium Regular Height: From 67 to 71 in Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium Long Height: From 71 to 75 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium X-Long Height: From 75 to 79 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium XX-Long Height: From 79 to 83 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Medium XXX-Long Height: Over 83 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Large X-Short Height: From 59 to 63 in.

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

Large Short Height: From 63 to 67 in.

Chest: From 41 in. to 45 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Large Regular Height: From 67 in. to 71 in.

Chest: From 41 in. to 45 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Large Long Height: From 71 to 75 in.

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

Large X-Long Height: From 75 to 79 in.

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Large XX-Long Height: From 79 to 83 in.

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Large XXX-Long Height: Over 83 in.

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Large Short Height: From 63 to 67 in.

Chest: From 45 to 49 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Large Regular Height From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: From 45 to 49 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Large Long Height: From 71 to 75 in.

Chest: From 45 – 49 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Large X-Long Height: From 75 to 79 in.

Chest: From 45 – 49 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

X-Large XX-Long Height: From 79 to 83 in.

Chest: From 45 to 49 in.

NSN: 8415- X-XXX-XXXX

X-Large XXX-Long Height: Over 83 in.

Chest: From 45 to 49 in.

NSN: 8415- X-XXX-XXXX

XX-Large Short Height: From 63 to 67 in.

Chest: From 49 to 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

XX-Large Regular Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: From 49 to 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

XX-Large Long Height: From 71 to 75 in.

Chest: From 49 to 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

XX-Large X-Long Height: From 75 to 79 in.

Chest: From 49 to 53 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

XX-Large XX-Long Height: From 79 to 83 in.

Chest: From 49 to 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

XX-Large XXX-Long Height: Over 83 in.

Chest: From 49 to 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

XXX-Large Short Height: From 63 to 67 in.

Chest: Over 53 in.

XXX-Large Regular XXX-Large Long XXX-Large X-Long

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Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: Over 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Height: From 71 to 75 in.

Chest: Over 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

Height: From 75 to 79 in.

Chest: Over 53 in.

NSN: 8415-XX-XXX-XXXX

XXX-Large XX-Long Height: From 79 to 83 in.

Chest: Over 53 in.

NSN: 8415- XX-XXX-XXXX

XXX-Large XXX-Long Height: Over 83 in.

Chest: Over 53 in.

PARA 3.6.1, PATTERN PART LIST FOR "LOWER POCKET" UNDER "CUT PARTS" COLUMN, DELETE "1" AND

SUBSTITUTE "2".

TABLE X, OPERATION 11, INSERT NEW OPERATION: "ON INNER LOWER POCKET, MAKE A 3/16 INCH EYELET IN

LOCATION INDICATED ON PATTERN, EYELET, 19 (MIN)".

Table X, Operation 20:

20.A, LINE 2 DELETE "1-1/4 (±1/4) INCHES FROM" AND SUBSTITUTE "ON"

20.B, LINE 2 DELETE "3/4 (±1/4) INCHES FROM" AND SUBSTITUTE "ON"

20.C, LINE 2 DELETE "1-1/4 TO 1-3/4 INCHES OF THE NON-WICKING BUFFER SHALL BE VISIBLE ON THE FINISHED PARKA." AND SUBSTITUTE "FOR THE SLEEVE AND PARKA BOTTOM 1-1/4 TO 1-3/4 INCHES OF THE NON-WICKING

BUFFER SHALL BE VISIBLE ON THE FINISHED PARKA."

TABLE X, OPERATION 24:

24 A, LINE 1, DELETE "1/4 AND SUBSTITUTE "1/2"

24 A, LINES 3, 4, and 5 delete the second sentence "Ends of hem shall be angled at center front to allow for ease of front slide fastener operation."

24 A, LINE 10, AFTER "WIDE" INSERT NEW SENTENCE "THREAD DRAWCORD THROUGH LOWER POCKET EYELET

AND INTO BARREL LOCKS WITH KNOT."

PAGES 36 through 37

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PARA 3.9, Table XI: Delete and substitute:

TABLE XI. Table of finished measurements (inches).

Length and Size

1/2 Chest (A)

Back Length (B)

Sleeve Length (C)

XX-Short X-Small 22-1/4 26-1/2 23 Small 24-1/4 27 23-1/4 Medium 26-1/4 27-1/2 23-1/2 Large ---- ---- ---- X-Large ---- ---- ---- XX-Large ---- ---- ---- XXX-Large ---- ---- ----

X-Short X-Small 22-1/4 27-1/2 23-1/2 Small 24-1/4 28 23-3/4 Medium 26-1/4 28-1/2 24 Large 28-1/4 29 24-1/4 X-Large ---- ---- ---- XX-Large ---- ---- ---- XXX-Large ---- ---- ----

Short X-Small 22-1/4 28-1/2 24 Small 24-1/4 29 24-1/4 Medium 26-1/4 29-1/2 24-1/2 Large 28-1/4 30 24-3/4 X-Large 30-1/4 30-1/2 25 XX-Large 32-1/4 31 25-1/4 XXX-Large 34-1/4 31-1/2 25-1/2

Regular X-Small 22-1/4 30 25 Small 24-1/4 30-1/2 25-1/4 Medium 26-1/4 31 25-1/2 Large 28-1/4 31-1/2 25-3/4 X-Large 30-1/4 32 26 XX-Large 32-1/4 32-1/2 26-1/4 XXX-Large 34-1/4 33 26-1/2

Long X-Small 22-1/4 31-1/2 26 Small 24-1/4 32 26-1/4 Medium 26-1/4 32-1/2 26-1/2 Large 28-1/4 33 26-3/4 X-Large 30-1/4 33-1/2 27

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XX-Large 32-1/4 34 27-1/4 XXX-Large 34-1/4 34-1/2 27-1/2

X-Long X-Small 22-1/4 33 27 Small 24-1/4 33-1/2 27-1/4 Medium 26-1/4 34 27-1/2 Large 28-1/4 34-1/2 27-3/4 X-Large 30-1/4 35 28 XX-Large 32-1/4 35-1/2 28-1/4 XXX-Large 34-1/4 36 28-1/2

XX-Long X-Small ---- ---- ---- Small 24-1/4 35 28-1/4 Medium 26-1/4 35-1/2 28-1/2 Large 28-1/4 36 28-3/4 X-Large 30-1/4 36-1/2 29 XX-Large 32-1/4 37 29-1/4 XXX-Large 34-1/4 37-1/2 29-1/2

XXX-Long X-Small ---- ---- ---- Small 24-1/4 36-1/2 29-1/4 Medium 26-1/4 37 29-1/2 Large 28-1/4 37-1/2 29-3/4 X-Large 30-1/4 38 30 XX-Large 32-1/4 38-1/2 30-1/4 XXX-Large 34-1/4 39 30-1/2

Tolerance ± 3/4 ± 3/4 ± 1/2

PAGES 38 through 42

PARA 4.1, Line 4, add new entry: “c. Qualification inspection (4.2.1).”

After paragraph 4.2, add new paragraphs:

“4.2.1 Qualification inspection for cloth material only. The qualification of the basic material (3.4.1) and reinforcement material (3.4.2) shall be inspected and examined for the requirements cited under Section 3 which include appearance, hand, shade, finish, etc., and basic material shall be examined and tested in accordance with NCTRF PD 06-11. The reinforcement material shall be examined and tested as specified in 3.4.3,

4.3.1.1 and Table XII. The qualification inspection shall be unacceptable if the verification requirements are not met.

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4.2.1.1 Qualification samples for cloth material only. Unless otherwise specified in the contract the sample yardage of the qualification inspection shall be 5 yards (see 6.2).”.

After paragraph 4.3.1.1 add new paragraphs:

“ 4.3.1.1.1 Reinforcement material (3.4.2) visual shade examination. Shade evaluation for the reinforcement material shall be conducted prior to spectral reflectance evaluation. Samples submitted for shade evaluation shall be in accordance with Table XIIA and shall be examined visually for shade match to the standard sample.

The color and appearance of the parka shall match the standard sample when viewed using the AATCC EP 9, Option C, (see 6.X) with a primary light source simulating the spectral quality of average daylight, CIE illuminant D65, with a color temperature of 6500 (±200) Kelvin (K) illumination of 100 (±20) foot candles. Alternatively, the color and appearance of the [item] shall match the standard sample with a primary light source simulating artificial daylight, CIE Illuminant D75, with a color temperature of 7500K (±200) illumination of 100 (±20) foot candles in lieu of D65. (See 6.X.X). The [item] shall also be a good match to the standard sample with a secondary source simulating the spectral quality of incandescent lamplight, CIE Illuminant A, with a color temperature of 2856K (±200).”. The sample unit shall be a 12 inch by full finished width swatch of cloth. All samples submitted shall contain each color in the pattern. Failure of one or more roll to meet the requirement of 3.4.2.1 shall be cause for rejection of the entire lot.

TABLE XIIA. Sample Plan for Shade and NIR testing.

Lot Total Yards Number of Samples Required 0 - 2,500 2 2,501-7,500 4 7,501 -27,000 7 27,001 - 48,000 10 48,001 and above 1 sample per 5,000 yards

4.3.1.1.2 Reinforcement material (3.4.2) spectral reflectance test. Spectral reflectance testing for the reinforcement material shall be conducted following the shade evaluation in 4.3.1.1.1. The cloth shall be tested in accordance with PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11, paragraph 9.2. The same samples submitted for shade evaluation, 4.3.1.1.1, shall be used for spectral reflectance testing in accordance with Table XIIA. The spectral reflectance measurements for all colors shall be evaluated. All spectral reflectance test reports shall contain the individual values for each color and for all wavelengths specified. The lot shall be unacceptable if one or more samples fail to meet any requirement specified in 3.4.2. For NWU II the ARO1 requirements shall be used and for NWU III the ARO2 requirements shall be used."

TABLE XIII, FOR "FASTENER TAPE, HOOK AND LOOP" DEFECT, DELETE DEFECT "237 - CORNERS NOT ROUNDED".

PARA 6.4.1, LINE 9, DELETE "6GSAJ025TAN" AND SUBSTITUTE "6GSAJ025KHKT"

After 6.4.3, add new paragraph:

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“6.3.1 Information requests. For access to information such as purchase descriptions, patterns, drawings, shade standard samples of cloth go to DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textile website http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx. Complete and submit the form.

Requests to use equivalent materials and/or components or to make changes to the pattern should be sent to the contracting officer for approval by the military services.”

PARA 6.4.3, Line 5, delete "248" and substitute "499".

PARA 6.6

Line 1, delete “FED-STD-595” and substitute “SAE-AMS-STD-595”

Line 7, delete "Camo Green 483" and substitute "Camouflage Green 383/483"

Additional notes for NCTRF PD 04-09C:

-Due to interoperability requirement for inside slide fastener on facing for liner attachment, there is no "or equal" option for zipper, YKK style #0069665.

- PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07 -11 is a CUI/FOUO document. Manufacturers are not authorized to release this document without approval from government Technical Point of Contact listed on therein.

- Certificate of Compliance is acceptable for components where applicable other than basic/reinforcement material -Disposal of ground shade/ printed seconds/ mills seconds/ all scraps/ irregulars/ extra material/ and garments containing the aforementioned intellectual property/trademark which are not utilized for government contracts or a purpose authorized in writing by the government, shall be destroyed and not sold or transferred in any manner. This restriction applies to the prime contractor, as well as all subcontractors, and shall be incorporated into all agreements with subcontractors -Lot numbering of all end items is a requirement. Information regarding lot numbering can be found in DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING & TEXTILES ADDITIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (AQAR) Rev 1, paragraph 2.2.

-Special Measurement requirements:

The size label for Special Measurement orders shall conform to the requirements stated in the end item specification, except that the label text shall read as follows:

Line 1: NAME OF RECIPIENT -located in box 1a on DD358 Line 2: SPECIAL MEASUREMENT SIZE (ABREVIATED) - as provided by DLA Troop Support when order is placed

Sample:

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DRAWINGS APPLICABLE TO NCTRF PD 04-09C:

03-NCTRF-19:

04-NCTRF-19:

Jane Doe

XXL-XL

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Interim changes to NCTRF PD 06-11 dated 17 January 2012

PARA 2.2, Lines 4 though 8, “FEDERAL STANDARDS” delete in its entirety entry for “FED-STD-595/23430 – Yellow, Semi gloss”.

Lines 13, 14 and 15, delete “(Copies of this.... or contract (see 6.2).” and substitute:

“(Copies of this document are available from U.S. Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command Solder Center, PM-Special Operations Forces Survival, Support and Equipment System, 10 General Greene Ave, Bldg. 4, Natick, MA 01760).”

At end of section, add new entry:

“DRAWINGS

NAVY CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RESEARCH FACILITY

03-NCTRF-19 – Cloth, Waterproof and Moisture Vapor Permeable

(Copies of this document are available from the procuring activity.)”

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PARA 2.3 UNDER "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS", ADD "AATCC EVALUATION

PROCEDURE 9, VISUAL ASSESSMENT OF COLOR DIFFERENCE OF TEXTILES".

PARA 2.3, Lines 18 to 22, OTHER PUBLICATIONS, delete and substitute:

“INFORMA HEALTHCARE

Repeat Insult Patch Test, Modified Draize Procedure – Principles and Methods of Toxicology, A. Wallace Hayes (editor)

(Copies of this document are available online at https://www.crcpress.com.)”.

Add new entry:

“SAE INTERNATIONAL

SAE-AMS-STD-595 - Colors Used in Government Procurement

(Copies of this standard and all color related media are available online at https://www.sae.org.)”.

Line 21, after "Francis" insert "325 Chestnut Street"; after "PA" insert "19106

After paragraph 3.1, add new paragraph:

“3.1.1. Qualification. The cloth furnished under this purchase description shall be products that are authorized by the qualifying activity, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, for listing the applicable qualified products drawing, NCTRF drawing 03-NCTRF-19 before contract award (see 4.1.1 and 6.2).”

PARA 3.4.3, Line 2, after "PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11" insert "except the requirements in Sections 7 and 8, and paragraph 9.1 shall not apply and the cloth shall be tested in accordance with 4.2.2.1."

PARA 3.6 Line 2, following "PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11," insert "except the requirements in Sections 7 and 8 shall not apply and the cloth shall be tested in accordance with 4.2.2.2. Samples for NIR after 20 home laundering tests shall be randomly sampled as per 4.2.”

PARA 4.1, Delete and substitute:

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

a. Qualification (see 4.1.1) https://www.sae.org/

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b. Conformance Inspection (see 4.2)

4.1.1 Qualification inspection. The qualification of the cloth shall be inspected and examined for the requirements cited under Section 3 which include appearance, hand, shade, finish, etc., and examined and tested as specified in 4.5 and Table II. The qualification inspection shall be unacceptable if the verification requirements in Section 4 are not met.

4.1.1.1 Qualification samples. Unless otherwise specified in the contract the sample yardage of the qualification inspection shall be 5 yards (see 6.2).”.

Add new paragraph:

"4.2.2.1 Visual shade examination. Shade evaluation will be conducted prior to spectral reflectance evaluation.

Samples submitted for shade evaluation shall be in accordance with Table III and shall be examined visually for shade match to the standard sample. The finished cloth shall be viewed using AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, Option A, under filtered tungsten lamps which approximate artificial daylight D75 illuminant having a correlated color temperature of 7500o (± 200o) Kelvin, with illumination of 100(± 20) foot candles and shall be a good match to the standard sample under horizon lamplight at 2300o (± 200o) Kelvin. The sample unit shall be a 12 inch by full finished width swatch of cloth. All samples submitted shall contain each color in the pattern. Failure of one or more roll to meet the requirement of 3.4.3 shall be cause for rejection of the entire lot.

TABLE III. Sample Plan for Shade and NIR testing.

Lot Total Yards Number of Samples Required 0 - 2,500 2 2,501-7,500 4 7,501 -27,000 7 27,001 - 48,000 10 48,001 and above 1 sample per 5,000 yards

4.2.2.2 Spectral reflectance test. Spectral reflectance testing shall be conducted following the shade evaluation in 4.2.2.1. The cloth shall be tested in accordance with PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11, paragraph 9.2. The same samples submitted for shade evaluation, 4.2.2.1, shall be used for initial spectral reflectance testing in accordance with Table III. Samples for NIR after 20 home laundering testing shall be randomly sampled in accordance with 4.2.1. The spectral reflectance measurements for all colors shall be evaluated. All spectral reflectance test reports shall contain the individual values for each color and for all wavelengths specified. The lot shall be unacceptable if one or more samples fail to meet any requirement specified in 3.6. For Type II cloth the ARO1 requirements shall be used and for Type III cloth the ARO2 requirements shall be used."

PARA 6.2, and end of list add new entry:

“i. Title, number and date of drawing 03-NCTRF-19 (see 3.1.1)

j. When qualification is required; name and address of qualifying activity (see 3.1.1 and 4.1.1).”

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PARA 6.3, Line 1, delete “FED-STD-595” and substitute “SAE-AMS-STD-595”

PARA 6.6, Delete and substitute:

“6.6 Information requests. For access to information such as purchase descriptions, patterns, drawings, shade standard samples of cloth go to DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textile website http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx. Complete and submit the form.

Requests to use equivalent materials and/or components or to make changes to the pattern should be sent to the contracting officer for approval by the military services.”

PARA 6.7, Lines 4 through 11, delete and substitute:

“U.S. Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command Solder Center PM-Special Operations Forces Survival, Support and Equipment System 10 General Greene Avenue Building 4 Natick, MA 01760”

INTERIM CHANGES TO SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS/DOCUMENTS

A-A-50199

Current revision and date: A-A-50199C dated 28 April 2025

No changes apply

A-A-52110

Current revision and date: A-A-52110B dated 24 August 21

No changes apply

A-A-55126

Current revision and date: A-A-55126C dated 21 December 2016

Interim changes:

After 2.4: Add:

“2.5 Treatments. The hook and loop fastener tapes will be available in the following treatments.

Treatment A - Without special treatment Treatment B – Polymeric or elastomeric

Treatment C – Pressure sensitive adhesive (see 3.9.2) Treatment D – Silver impregnated (see 3.9.3)”.

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3.5, Line 2, after “(see 7.4 and 7.7)”: Delete the rest of the paragraph “and it shall be...or White.”.

PARA 3.9: Delete and substitute:

“3.9 Finish. Unless otherwise specified all fastener tapes shall conform to Treatment A (without special treatment).”.

PARA 3.9.1, Line 4, After “undercoating” insert “Treatment B”.

PARA 3.9.2, Line 2: After “application,” insert “Treatment C,”.

After 3.9.2: Add:

3.9.3 Silver impregnated. When Treatment D, silver impregnation, is specified per the contract, or end-item application, the fastener tapes shall be treated with silver. As a minimal test the hook and loop fastener tape shall have an electrical resistance of equal to or less than 2 Ohms per square inch. Measure the fastener tape resistance with an Ohm meter every 2 yards in the machine direction on both the front and back of each tape strip. Report the electrical resistance for each roll reporting the maximum recorded value in order to ensure that the entire roll is equal to or less than the electrical resistance of 2 Ohms per square inch.”.

PARA 7.7.b: Delete and substitute: “Type, class, style, width and treatment required (see 2).”.

A-A-55364

Current revision and date: A-A-55364C dated 30 October 2019

No changes apply

MIL-C-43701

Current revision and date: MIL-C-43701C dated 8 October 2019

No changes apply

MIL-DTL-10884

Current revision and date: MIL-DTL-10884J dated 21 April 2025

No changes apply

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MIL-DTL-32075

Current revision and date: MIL-DTL-32075A dated 1 Oct 2020

No changes apply

MIL-PRF-5038

Current revision and date: MIL-PRF-5038J dated 5 November 1996

Interim changes:

TABLE II, Test Method, delete all references to “4108” and substitute “ASTM-D-5035, Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)”

A-A-50186

Is hereby cancelled

MIL-DTL-32072

Is hereby cancelled

MIL-T-3530

Is hereby cancelled

GOVERNMENT LABORATORY TESTING OF CLOTH AND END ITEMS

The use of electronic submission of form DD1222 is authorized.

NOTE: AQAR Section 3.2 Government Acceptance Testing states that, “Unless otherwise stated in the contract, testing performed at the DLA PTC for acceptance purposes will be completed in forty-five (45) calendar days” .

Physical Testing of Materials

Refer to DLA TROOP SUPPORT C&T AQAR for more information on the Source Sampling program.

For physical testing, in accordance with DLA TROOP SUPPORT C&T AQAR, Part I, the contractor's approved qualified laboratory, will be required to forward a completed test report for each lot of cloth/component to the address below. The QAR will forward the completed DD1222. Samples for physical testing will only be forwarded upon request to:

DLA Product Testing Center - Analytical 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111

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Bldg 5D Email: paactlab@dla.mil

End item testing

In accordance with DLA TROOP SUPPORT C&T AQAR, Part 1, section 6. (7), all end item test reports shall be provided to the Government for review under the source sampling program.

For Parka end item/component testing and reinforcement material requirements, NCTRF PD 04-09C, Table XII and terms of contract.

For Parka basic material testing requirements, NCTRF PD 06-11, Table II and terms of contract.

All contractor test reports for end item tests shall be sent electronically to:

paactlab@dla.mil trpsptecwcsteamlabs@dla.mil

SHADE EVALUATION & SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE (nIR) REQUIREMENTS

Standard Sample for Cloth, Waterproof and Moisture Vapor Permeable, Desert, Type II

Standard sample for CLOTH, WATERPROOF AND MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABLE conforming to Type II, Desert camouflage NWU II with ACE logo, of NCTRF PD 06-11 dated 17 January 2012 is available on Piece No. 19116 and is applicable for shade only.

Standard Sample for Cloth, Reinforcement Material, Desert, Type II

Standard sample for CLOTH, REINFORCEMENAT MATERIAL conforming to Type II, Desert camouflage NWU II with ACE logo, of PM-SOF SSESS SPEC 07-11 is available on Piece No. 19116 and is applicable for shade only.

Standard Sample for Cloth, Waterproof and Moisture Vapor Permeable, Woodland, Type III

Standard sample for CLOTH, WATERPROOF AND MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABLE conforming to Type III, Woodland camouflage NWU III with ACE logo, of NCTRF PD 06-11 dated 17 January 2012 is available on Piece No. 19263 and is applicable for shade only.

Standard Sample for Cloth, Reinforcement Material, Woodland, Type III

Standard sample for CLOTH, REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL conforming to Type III, Woodland camouflage NWU III with ACE logo, of PM-SOF SSESS SPEC 07-11 is available on Piece No. 19193 for shade, colorfastness to light, laundering, perspiration (acid & alkaline), dry & wet crocking, and appearance.

Shade Evaluation of CLOTH, WATERPROOF AND MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABLE conforming to NCTRF PD 06- 11 dated 17 January 2012 & REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL conforming to NCTRF PD 04-09C dated 20 January 2012:

The color and appearance of the material shall match the standard sample when viewed using the AATCC EP 9, Option C, with a primary light source simulating the spectral quality of average daylight, CIE illuminant D65, with a color temperature of 6500 (±200) Kelvin (K) illumination of 100 (±20) foot candles. Alternatively, the mailto:paactlab@dla.mil mailto:paactlab@dla.mil mailto:trpsptecwcsteamlabs@dla.mil

P a g e | 23 color and appearance of the [item] shall match the standard sample with a primary light source simulating artificial daylight, CIE Illuminant D75, with a color temperature of 7500K (±200) illumination of 100 (±20) foot candles in lieu of D65. (See 6.X.X). The [item] shall also be a good match to the standard sample with a secondary source simulating the spectral quality of incandescent lamplight, CIE Illuminant A, with a color temperature of 2856K (±200).

Shade & nIR Evaluation. Shade & nIR Evaluation is Acceptance Testing; each lot must be submitted for evaluation. Lots shall not be shipped until shade is approved by Government. The prime contractor will require the fabric or component supplier to present to the Supplier’s Source Sampling Representative the complete lot prepared for shipment, a set of tally sheets by shipment listing case numbers, roll numbers, and yardage of each roll and a shade swatch (header) from each roll with roll and case numbers identified on each swatch.

The following sampling procedure will be followed unless otherwise specified.

The following describes the process for shade evaluation & spectral reflectance (nIR) of basic and reinforcement material.

SAMPLING: Notwithstanding any current provisions of the fabric specification, the following shade evaluation and spectral reflectance testing procedure shall apply to this solicitation. Swatches submitted for shade shall be tested for spectral reflectance with shade testing conducted prior to spectral reflectance testing. All samples submitted shall contain each color in the pattern.

CLOTH, WATERPROOF AND MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABLE:

Shade evaluation and procedures for basic material shall be described in NCTRF PD 06-11, paragraph 4.2.2.1, PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11, and DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING & TEXTILES ADDITIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

REQUIREMENTS.

A full width x 12 yd swatch shall be cut by the contractor from every roll in the lot. Shade evaluation shall be conducted prior to spectral reflectance testing. Samples shall be in accordance with the following:

TOTAL YARDS Number of Samples Required

0 - 2,500 2 2,501-7,500 4

7,501 -27,000 7 27,001 - 48,000 10

48,001 and above 1 sample per 5,000 yards

Spectral reflectance and procedures for basic material shall be described in NCTRF PD 06-11, paragraph 4.2.2.2, PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11, PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11, and DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING & TEXTILES

ADDITIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL:

Shade evaluation and procedures for reinforcement material shall be described in NCTRF PD 04-09C, paragraph 4.3.1.1.1, PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11, and DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING & TEXTILES ADDITIONAL QUALITY

ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

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A full width x 12 yd swatch shall be cut by the contractor from every roll in the lot. Shade evaluation shall be conducted prior to spectral reflectance testing. Samples shall be in accordance with the following:

TOTAL YARDS Number of Samples Required

0 - 2,500 2 2,501-7,500 4

7,501 -27,000 7 27,001 - 48,000 10

48,001 and above 1 sample per 5,000 yards

Spectral reflectance and procedures for basic material shall be described in NCTRF PD 04-09C, paragraph 4.3.1.1.2, PM-SOF SSES SPEC 07-11, and DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING & TEXTILES ADDITIONAL QUALITY

ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

Additional Requirements for Shade & Spectral Reflectance Testing

Submission. Each lot of a component required by the contract to have shade evaluation shall be submitted to the DLA Product Test Center—Analytical for evaluation. Samples shall be selected and signed off by the Supplier’s Source Sampling Representative. Samples, accompanied with a DD1222, Section A completed in its entirety, shall be forwarded to the Government for evaluation to the following address. Incomplete DD1222s will be returned and the lot not evaluated until the corrected form is received.

DLA Product Testing Center - Analytical 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 Bldg 5D Email: PTC.Shade@dla.mil

If any swatches are rejected by the Government testing facility for shade or nIR, those pieces from which the rejected swatches were cut will be removed from the lot. Each piece acceptable for shade/nIR from which a shade swatch has been removed shall be cut by the Contractor from selvage to selvage so that there will be no evidence of the shade swatch cut-out. The portion removed shall not be included in the yardage indicated on the piece ticket.

If the Contractor reworks and resubmits pieces originally rejected for shade or finish, it shall not combine the rejected pieces with normal production or with lots rejected for other causes. Such pieces shall be combined to form one resubmitted lot. Each piece shall retain its original piece number, suffixed with an "X". The lot number shall also be suffixed with an "X".

Shade/nIR testing for conformance to the shade standard is not required for end item garment lots once fabric lots are passing/waived as stated above. The Government reserves the right to select end item garment lots for shade testing for any lot presenting major shade variations for the life of the contract.”

Shipment of Shade/nIR Evaluation Lots. Components requiring shade/nIR evaluation shall not be shipped to the prime contractor until shade is approved by the Government. Approval is through the Government issuance of the DD1222 with passing test results. Approval may also be granted through the Request for Waiver process and a Form DLA6004 will be issued by the Government designating approval of waiver request, if request is denied, components shall not be shipped to prime contractor.

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FIRST ARTICLE TESTING

First Article Testing is not required unless stated otherwise in the contract.

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PACKAGING

12 Parkas of one size only shall be packed in a clear poly bag with reverse flap closure with tags/labels clearly visible.

As a minimum the item shall be packed in a snug-fitting fiberboard shipping container conforming to ASTM-D- 5118, Type CF, Style RSC, Grade 275 or ECT 44, variety SW, Class domestic, with a double wall liner. Any commercial closure method cited in ASTM-D-1974 is acceptable except stapling.

Packaging shall be as per ASTM-D-3951, MIL-STD-129 with change 3, MIL-STD-147 with change 3.

Packaging for all items including special measurements shall be appropriately sized for the contents within and sent through proper traceable means.

Barcoding

The UPC code must be placed on all shipping cartons on which the NSN appears.

The following defects apply for barcode labels/tags:

Barcode omitted or not readable by scanner Human-readable interpretation (hri) omitted or illegible Not visible on folded, packaged item causes damage to the item

Marking

Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

MIL-STD-129P, with Change 4 - Department of Defense Standard Practice Military Marking for Shipment and Storage – dated 19 September 2007

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.

Palletization

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

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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".

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)

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.

RFID Label

252.211-7006 - Radio Frequency Identification (RFI) required

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An RFID inlay shall be added to the barcode label attached to each item. Where the use of self-adhesive barcode labels is authorized, the RFID inlay may be added to the self-adhesive label in lieu of a paper label. All other contract barcode 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/Dennison AD222 or comparable with ISO/IEC 18000-C EPC global 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 readable with RFID scanner RFID Inlay or configuration not as specified The manual document "Item-Level Passive RFID Technology Manufacturer's Information Guide" provides guidance on RFID implementation and is available from the contracting officer.

Inspection

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 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 Omitted; incorrect; illegible, of (exterior) improper size, location, sequence & Unit Pack, or method of application.

Materials Any component missing, damaged or not as specified.

Workmanship Inadequate application of components, such as: incomplete closure of container flaps, loose strapping, improper taping, or inadequate stapling. Bulged or distorted container.

Contents Number of intermediate containers per shipping container is more or less than required.

Number of items per container is more or less than required.

Palletization examination:

The fully packaged and palletized end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of palletized unit loads. The sample unit shall be one palletized unit load, fully packaged.

The Inspection level shall be S-1 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 6.5.

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Examine Defect

Finished Length, width or height exceeds Dimensions specified maximum requirement.

Palletization Pallet pattern not as specified.

Interlocking of loads not as specified.

Load not bonded with…