Specs.pdf

IMNE-CSD-MIL

16 March 2012

USMA PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

WAISTBAND

USMA Local Stock Number TR0175

2 9/16 inches wide, pleated (See USMA Standard Waistband Sample), Poly-sheen, color 604 cream. (See USMA Standard Waistband Sample).

Intended use: Waistbands for the local manufacturing of several varieties of USMA Cadet Uniform Trousers.

To date, the only acceptable waistband found on the open market has been the USMA Standard Waistband Sample as provided by QST Industries, Inc. (212) 764-2828.

To obtain a 1-yard sample of the USMA Standard Waistband Sample, contact the Contracting Officer or Specialist who has initiated the Solicitation for this waistband.

Any substitution offered to replace the USMA Standard Waistband Sample must be evaluated by the Cadet Uniform Factory Manager and Machine Operators Group Supervisor for adherence in design, color, weight, stiffness across and along the waistband and construction to that of the USMA Standard Waistband Sample. Only substitutions with acceptable evaluations will be accepted.

To submit a substitution for evaluation, Offerer must contact the Contracting Officer or Contracting Specialist initiating the solicitation during the open solicitation period and inform them of the intent to submit a substitute for evaluation. Within 10 business days of that contact, Offerer must send 4 yards of the substitute sample to:

USMA Cadet Uniform Factory Atten: Factory Manager 687 Hardee Place West Point, NY 10996.

The Cadet Uniform Factory must receive substitute sample within 15 business days of Offerer’s contact with USMA Contracting Office regarding supply of this waistband.

The Cadet Uniform Factory Manager and Machine Operator Group Supervisor will report evaluation findings to Contracting Officer or Specialist within 10 business days of receiving the substitution sample.