Sage Green & OCP IWOL Jackets

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is conducting a market research survey for the procurement of Air Force Intermediate Weather Outer Layer (IWOL) jackets in two color variants: Sage Green and Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). The jackets are flame-resistant, three-layer soft shell garments designed for Air Force aircrew personnel as part of their cold weather clothing system, featuring 4-way stretch fabric with fleece lining, wind and rain resistance, and specialized aviation features. Prospective contractors must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, provide unit pricing across five 12-month tiers, document compliance with the Berry Amendment regarding foreign content restrictions, and be prepared to meet rigorous quality assurance standards including ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015 certification and ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 inspection levels. Evaluation will focus on contractors' ability to produce sample Product Demonstration Models meeting strict visual, dimensional, and manufacturing examination criteria at the same facility designated for production quantities, with samples forwarded to the DLA Product Testing Center Analytical in Philadelphia for comprehensive testing including shade evaluation and colorfastness assessment. The market research response deadline is December 3, 2025, with responses to be submitted to timothy.glaccum@dla.mil, and the DLA anticipates issuing a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract following this market research phase.

This pre-solicitation involves no set-aside designations and represents a competitive procurement opportunity with no identified incumbent contractors. The anticipated contract will span 60 months with estimated annual quantities of 1,440 to 7,200 Sage Green jackets and 0 to 410 OCP jackets annually, with maximum total contract quantities of 31,800 and 2,050 jackets respectively across all tiers. The initial production lead time is 240 calendar days following award, with an additional 30 calendar days allocated for first article testing, requiring contractors to demonstrate rapid mobilization capabilities. Prospective bidders must provide detailed information on business size classification, potential subcontracting arrangements, economic production quantities, labor and material cost ratios, and delivery capabilities across multiple production tiers. The jackets are available in six sizes from X-Small to XX-Large with short, regular, and long length options, requiring contractors to manage complex inventory and quality control across diverse size specifications and color variants.