ALL PURPOSE SHORT, AF WOMEN'S PTG

The contract award SPE1C126F5243 was issued to KARLAS & EMMAS KNITS LLC, a women-owned small business with CAGE code 8PCJ4, under the broader indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle SPE1C126D0031 managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. The total contract value is $102,139.20, representing base pricing for five line items of women’s all-purpose PTG shorts, each identified by distinct NSNs but sharing the same unit price of $17.30 per pair. The contract spans a four-year ordering period with annual tiers from February 2026 through February 2030, with a maximum monthly ordering capacity of 38,750 pairs. Delivery terms are FOB destination, with primary receiving points at Travis Association for the Blind and AF & MC 3PL Distribution Services in Austin, Texas. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination for orders under $300,000, while origin inspection applies to higher-value orders. The contractor must comply with federal sustainable procurement mandates, including ENERGY STAR, USDA BioPreferred, and EPA SNAP standards, and is required to use U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments unless a waiver is obtained. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through WAWF, with payment processed via a designated DLA office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 as commercial items clauses, requiring conformity to specification, and includes compliance obligations under FAR 52.222-50 for combating human trafficking. The award was made under a 100% women-owned small business set-aside, and the contractor’s eligibility is subject to ongoing verification. Technical specifications for the product are referenced through attached documents regarding men's and women's running trunks and all-purpose shorts, with packaging and marking requirements including UPC barcodes and parcel IDs but no explicit MIL-STD citations. Contract administration is handled by Randall McArthur as the contracting officer, and no COTR details are provided.