84 -- Jacket, Cold Weather Shipboard

The contract pertains to the procurement of cold weather shipboard jackets, with a focus on adjusting the maximum quantity quantities for the base year and two subsequent one-year term options. The quantities specified include a minimum of 9,600 units, an anticipated estimated quantity (AEQ) of 38,000 units, and a maximum of 57,000 units for the base and total period. For each of the two one-year term options, the contract maintains a minimum of 9,600 units, an AEQ of 38,000 units, and a maximum of 48,000 units. This reflects a comprehensive approach to supply requirements, ensuring ranges that accommodate potential fluctuations in demand. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, indicating eligibility exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation, identified by Reference-Number-02773-914, was posted on May 6, 2008, and falls under the NAICS code 315211, which relates to apparel manufacturing. Points of contact for this contracting action include Jerry R. Woods as the Contract Specialist and Jacqueline D. Pelullo as the Contracting Officer, offering direct communication channels for prospective bidders or interested parties. The solicitation remains in the presolicitation phase, suggesting that the government is preparing for formal proposals.