All Weather Coat

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors capable of supplying three types of all-weather coats: a man's all-weather coat (MC), a woman's all-weather coat (MC), and a man's all-weather coat for the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU). The coats must be manufactured according to detailed military specifications including MIL-DTL-32768 for men's coats, MIL-DTL-32767 for women's coats, and PD-19026A for AGSU coats, with specific requirements for materials (water-repellent treated 65% polyester/35% cotton poplin), construction standards (10-12 stitches per inch for joining seams), sizing across multiple length and chest measurement categories, and quality control inspections per ASQ/ANSI Z1.4 sampling procedures. Interested contractors must contact Sorina Tanczos at Sorina.Prian-Tanczos@dla.mil or (445)737-3666 with their capability information. This is a market research notice only, not a formal solicitation, and respondents should note that the government incurs no obligation to purchase materials and will not compensate submitted information. Contractors should monitor SAM.gov for any formal solicitation that may result from this market research, with the current notice deadline of March 18, 2026.

This Sources Sought Notice contains no set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractors or award values, as the government is conducting preliminary market research only. The coats must be available in multiple sizes ranging from X-Short to X-Long with chest measurements from 30 to 63 inches depending on coat type, and the specifications include detailed requirements for materials, components including plastic buttons in various sizes, slide fasteners, and removable insulated liners with quilted construction. No specific procurement quantity, timeline for contract performance, or budget range is provided in the notice, reflecting its exploratory nature as a market research inquiry. Should the government proceed to formal solicitation following this market research phase, potential contractors will be responsible for identifying the formal request for proposal or invitation for bid on SAM.gov. The notice classifies the procurement under NAICS code 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), indicating the anticipated industry sector for qualified respondents.