Men's Marine Corps All-Weather Coat (PGC 02850)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE1C1-26-R
- Agency
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Clothing and Textiles
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315250 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
- PSC
- 8405 Outerwear, Men's
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is conducting a sources sought market research initiative to identify manufacturers capable of producing the Men's Marine Corps All-Weather Coat (NSN 8405-01-504-8638, PGC 02850), with responses due July 13, 2026. This is market research only; no proposals or quotations are being requested at this time.
The coat specification (MIL-DTL-32768A with Amendment 1, effective March 31, 2026) requires water-repellent-treated polyester/cotton poplin construction in two types (Type I with dual shoulder gun flaps; Type II with single right shoulder gun flap) across three color classes (Pewter 2246, Black 385, Heritage Green 564) and multiple sizes (30 through 54) with five length options. The coat features a double-breasted front with six-button closure, convertible collar, 2-1/8-inch belt with buckle, split raglan sleeves with button-down straps, vertical welt pockets, and a removable channel-quilted insulated liner. All materials, threads, buttons, zippers, and labels must conform to referenced military standards. Production requires 10–12 stitches per inch, AATCC EP9 Option C visual shade matching under D65 and incandescent A illuminants, and first-article and conformance inspections.
Contractors must possess Gerber Accumark CAD software (version 9 or higher) to receive digitized patterns via DoD SAFE within 14 days of award. Pre-production samples are mandatory; full production authorization follows government testing approval. DLA Product Test Center certification is required within 45 calendar days. Quality laboratories must hold ISO 17025 accreditation or equivalent. Shade evaluation per AATCC EP9 is required for each production lot before shipment. Packaging must comply with ASTM-D5118 fiberboard containers (12 coats per carton) and ISPM 15 wood standards on 4-way pallets not exceeding 43×52×54 inches.
Interested firms should submit capability statements addressing manufacturing experience with military or complex outerwear; production capacity and quality management systems; compliance documentation for MIL-DTL-32768A; and planned subcontracting or teaming arrangements. DLA will use responses to assess whether to set aside the requirement for small business or proceed with full and open competition.
NAICS 315250 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing); PSC 8405 (Outerwear, Men's).
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Market Research for NSN 8405-01-504-8638(s)
Men’ Marine Corps All-Weather Coat (PGC 02850)
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research to identify firms capable of manufacturing the Men’s Marine Corps All-Weather Coat, NSN 8405-01-504-8638(s) (PGC 02850).
The information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice will be used to determine the availability of qualified sources and assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 315250.
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), or request for quotation (RFQ). The Government is not requesting proposals or quotations at this time and will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response.
Capability Statement
Interested firms that believe they are capable of manufacturing this item are invited to submit a capability statement that includes, at a minimum, the following information:
1. Company name, address, website, point of contact, telephone number, email address, business size, and ownership status.
2. A description of your firm’s experience manufacturing military clothing or similar complex outerwear garments.
3. A description of your firm’s manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, quality management system, and available facilities.
4. Documentation supporting your firm’s capability to manufacture this item in accordance with the applicable military specification and production requirements.
5. A description of any planned subcontracting or teaming arrangements, including the management structure for those arrangements.
The Government will use responses to assess industry capability and determine whether this requirement should be set aside for small business concerns or procured using full and open competition.
The Government will not provide evaluations, comments, or feedback regarding submitted capability statements. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Submission Instructions
Interested firms shall submit their capability statement no later than July 13, 2026.
Responses shall be emailed to:
Earl Joyner
EARL.JOYNER@DLA.MIL
Questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall also be submitted via email to the address above.
Berry Amendment
The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as “The Berry Amendment”) impose restrictions on the DoD’s acquisition of certain foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and “specialty metals” (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014), including the materials and components thereof (other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with clothing), must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.
Technical Data
DLA Troop Support has developed a web-based Technical Data Repository that allows vendors to request applicable specifications, patterns, and drawings.
When requesting technical data, please provide the following information:
Spec/CID Number: MIL-DTL-32768A w/ Amendment 1 dated 31 March 2026
Pattern Date: 22 May 2026
Item: Men's Marine Corps All Weather Coat (PGC 02850)
NSN: 8405-01-504-8638 Series
Solicitation Number: SPE1C1-26-R-XXXX
Technical data may be requested through the DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Technical Data Repository.
http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MIL-DTL-32768 SQIN 22MAY2026.pdf | ||
| MIL-DTL-32768A w Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| PGC02850 TECH DATA MIL-DTL.pdf |
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