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--Advanced Combat Uniform Supply Chain Management

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USA-SNOTE-040708-002Federal

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The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Clemson Apparel Research (CAR), part of Clemson University, for managing the supply chain of the new Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and patrol cap. This effort is part of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Apparel Research Network (ARN) MANTECH project, where CAR has pioneered advanced supply chain management concepts and developed commercial software called BalancedFlow. These innovations enable precise prediction of stock levels, streamlined raw material flow, and just-in-time material pulling for garment production. CAR’s expertise in military-focused clothing and textile supply chains positions them uniquely to oversee synchronized order replenishment, shipping, and manufacturing recommendations, providing total asset visibility from raw materials through finished product delivery. This contract demonstration aims to show how integrated supply chain management can reduce costs and lead times while improving quality by smoothing production flow across the supply chain. CAR’s leadership in lean manufacturing practices is a critical component in advancing military acquisition modernization initiatives. Though this is not a formal request for proposals, the government may decide whether or not to pursue competitive procurement based on responses received by July 23, 2004. Interested parties may express interest and capability to the designated government contact, but telephone inquiries are not accepted. The overarching goal is to leverage CAR’s existing knowledge and prior work to ensure the successful implementation of an advanced, efficient ACU supply chain management system.

General Info

Negotiating sole source contract with Clemson Apparel for advanced ACU supply chain management and cost reduction.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

315211 - Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

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PostedJul 8

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Clemson Apparel Research (CAR), Clemson University, 500 Lebanon Road, Pendlton, SC, fo r supply chain management of initial production and delivery of the new Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and patrol cap. As part of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Apparel Research Network (ARN) MANTECH project, CAR has developed advanced supply chain managem ent concepts, developed commercial software, BalancedFlow, and continues to direct industry in this revolutionary approach to supply chain management. These advanced concepts include the ability to predict stock levels at every juncture, smooth the flow o f raw goods and pull material as needed for end item construction. CAR personnel have extensive knowledge with the clothing and textile industry, with particular focus on the military-side of the industry. In this effort, CAR will manage the supply chain by maintaining total asset visibility and providing synchronized replenishment order, shipping and manufacturing recommendations based on the supply chain concepts and tools developed for the DLA ARN program. This novel acquisition concept is intended to demonstrate total supply chain management from raw materials to finished garment delivery. The goal of this demonstration is to reduce both cost and schedule, while increasing quality through leveling the production flow throughout the supply chain. CAR is the source for this effort as they are on the cutting edge of lean manufacturing processes, which is the one of the key tenets driving the future military acquisition streamlining initiatives. CARs knowledge of supply chain management coupled with their previous efforts with the DLA ARN MANTECH project, will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this ACU advanced supply chain management demonstration. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A determination by the Government not to compete this pr oposed contract based upon responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties may identify their inte rest and capability in response to this requirement to: Kimberly Chamberlain (AMSRD-ACC-NS) at contact@example.gov. This notice expires 23 July 2004 at 1500 EDT. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. See FBO Note 22.