84 -- Parka and Trousers, Woodland, APECS, ECWCS digital

This contract pertains to the procurement of specialized military clothing, specifically woodland-pattern Parkas and Trousers made from APECS (MARPAT), ECWCS digital fabric. The solicitation, identified as SP0100-04-R-0151, outlines a minimum purchase of 21,120 Parkas and 12,744 Trousers, with maximum quantities of 81,288 and 53,280 respectively. Deliveries are scheduled in six shipments to locations in New Cumberland, PA, and Tracy, CA, beginning 180 days after contract award. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin point. The acquisition will be conducted on an unrestricted basis, incorporating a 10% HUBZone price evaluation preference and employing Best Value Source Selection methods. Evaluation criteria prioritize past performance, surge capacity, industrial mobilization, socio-economic program participation, and support for specific mentoring and workforce programs. The solicitation will be issued after September 2, 2004, with vendors required to register on the DLA Procurement Gateway for access and notifications. Specifications for the items adhere to MIL-DTL-32157 for Parkas and MIL-DTL-32158 for Trousers, accessible through official government digital repositories. The contract also emphasizes compliance with strict domestic sourcing regulations mandated by the Berry Amendment, which restricts the use of foreign materials unless exemptions apply, ensuring that materials and production primarily occur within the United States or its territories. The contracting officer for this procurement is Tamika d Hines, who can be contacted for further details.