Hood, balaclava, extended cold weather, PGC 00547 & PGC 29295

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors capable of supplying Extended Cold Weather Balaclava Hoods under two product group codes: PGC 00547 and PGC 29295. The procurement seeks to establish a long-term contract for pull-over-head style hoods with adjustable face openings designed to provide cold weather protection for the face, neck, and head. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with stringent technical specifications outlined in A-A-50194D (for PGC 00547) and A-A-50194B (for PGC 29295), including specific material composition, dimensional tolerances, weight requirements, and color specifications (Coyote 498 for PGC 00547 and Foliage Green for PGC 29295). Quality assurance requirements mandate ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 inspection standards with specific acceptable quality levels for major and minor defects, plus submission of product demonstration models and mandatory first article inspection samples prior to production. Interested contractors must respond to the market research questionnaire by March 5, 2026, contacting Roxane Owen or Tiffany Taylor at Roxane.Owen@dla.mil or Tiffany.Taylor@dla.mil, with the understanding that this is market research only and carries no guarantee of future purchase.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractors. The anticipated annual demand totals 8,400 units for PGC 00547 and 3,400 units for PGC 29295, with cases containing 90 hoods per lot packaged in fiberboard shipping containers. Contractors must confirm their ability to meet production lead times of 120 days for initial delivery and 90 days for subsequent orders, and must be registered in both SAM and DLA's DIBBS system with demonstrated government contracting experience. Pricing proposals must include ballpark estimates, material-to-labor ratios, cost drivers, and tiered pricing options for multi-year contracts, or alternatively, willingness to accept an Economic Price Adjustment formula tied to the Producer Price Index with a maximum 10 percent annual increase. Specific technical requirements include compliance with MIL-DTL-32075A marking standards, ASTM packaging specifications, and submission of all physical testing reports from contractor-approved qualified laboratories. Any resulting solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, and contractors are responsible for monitoring that website for further notices.