CLOTH, PARACHUTE
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The contract involves the procurement of 38,000 yards of nylon ripstop and twill weave parachute cloth, identified under NSN 8305-01-115-9168 and Part Number PIA-C-7020, with compliance to the Parachute Industry Association standard PIA-C-7020E dated June 19, 2013. This cloth is primarily intended for manufacturing various types of parachutes, including ejection and non-ejection personnel parachutes, cargo parachutes, and deceleration devices but may also be used as a base for coated fabrics in other applications. The fabric specifications include a width ranging from 60.5 to 72 inches, a maximum weight of 1.10 ounces per square yard, a maximum thickness of 0.003 inches, plain weave construction with a solid olive green color meeting SAE AMS-STD-595 (Field Green, ANA 627). Rolls must be a minimum of 100 yards with controlled splicing and include clear labeling with manufacturing dates and fiber content in accordance with relevant textile regulations. The contract stipulates a 60-month shelf life with at least 51 months remaining upon delivery, and all materials must meet strict quality assurance, inspection, and testing requirements as specified in the DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements, Revision 1 (August 2021). Suppliers must maintain consistent sources for component materials throughout the contract duration and gain approval before any changes. The contractor is responsible for all inspections and tests, while the government retains the right to conduct independent verification. Delivery is scheduled within 155 days, with the point of performance in Phoenix, and the contract is managed by the Department of Defense’s C and T Supply Chain office. Documentation and certifications, including a Certificate of Conformance, are required with each lot.
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RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
INDIVIDUAL NSN DATA
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NSN 8305-01-115-9168, PGC17566
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ITEM NAME: ,,CLOTH,PARACHUTE
PART NUMBER: ,,PIA-C-7020
CAGE CODE: ,,1HHQ4 (Parachute Industry Association, Inc.) . Shall be in accordance with (IAW) Parachute Industry Association PIA-C-7020E, CLOTH, PARACHUTE, NYLON-RIP STOP AND TWILL WEAVE dated 19 June 2013. . The primary use of this cloth is in the manufacture of ejection and nonejection parachutes for personnel, cargo parachutes and other types of deceleration devices. However, it may be used as a base cloth in coated fabrics for other applications. . Width,,,,,,,,,, 60.5 inches to 72 inches Maximum Environmental Protection Heat resistant Weave Type,,,,,,,,Plain Cloth Weight,,,,,,,,1.10 ounces per square yard maximum Thickness: ,,,,,,,,0.003 inches maximum Features Provided,,,,,,Heat set Fabric Design,,,,,,,,Solid color-woven ripstop pattern Fiber Material,,,,,,,,Nylon basic Procurement Group Code,,,,17566 Type,,,,,,,,,,,,I (1.10 oz./sq. yd., Rip Stop Weave) Color: Field Green, ANA 627, ID: 34097, IAW AMS-STD-595; corresponds to Olive Green #106 according to e-mail & 6.3 of PIA-C-7219E . Length and put up: A shipper's roll shall be a minimum of 100 yards with a minimum piece size of 50 yards. A shipper's roll shall have a maximum of two splices with no more than 10 percent of the yards ordered containing splices. . The date of manufacture shall be included on the tag attached to each roll. . Each roll of the finished cloth shall be labeled or ticketed and invoiced for fiber content in accordance with the Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. . Each roll of finished cloth shall be marked for identification in accordance with good commercial practice. In addition, each piece of cloth in each finisher's roll shall be clearly and legibly marked with the finisher's roll number or code,as specified in 4.4 of PIA-C-7020E, and each roll shall have attached a durable tag on which the finisher's roll number or code is listed. The date of manufacture (see 3.7) shall be included on the tag attachedto each roll. .
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SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: PGC: 17566 CONT'D
Unit of issue is a YARD (YD). . Total shelf life is 60 months (Code 9-Extendible) . There shall be a minimum of 51 months of shelf-life At the time of receipt from the first Government activity. . . TEST REPORTS AND COMPONENT CERTIFICATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Revision 1 of the DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING & TEXTILES ADDITIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS dated August 2021 ARE REQUIRED WITH ALL CONTRACT COMPONENT LOTS. . SOURCES OF COMPONENT MATERIALS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED<(>,<)> INCLUDING APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS, AND SHALL NOT BE CHANGED THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT WITHOUT REQUEST AND APPROVAL BY THE DLA TROOP SUPPORT CONTRACTING OFFICER THROUGH MODIFICATION TO THE CONTRACT.
RESPONSIBILITY OF INSPECTION. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL INSPECTION<(>,<)> EXAMINATION, AND TEST REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED HEREIN AND IN THE SITED SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERFORM ANY OF THE INSPECTIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO ENSURE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CONFORM TO PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS. . . RT001: MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT
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FED-STD-595C, COLORS USED IN GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT, AND ALL ASSOCIATED
SLASH SHEETS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED (FEBRUARY 14, 2017) AND SUPERSEDED BY
SAE AMS-STD-595.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SAE AMS-STD-595:
COPIES OF SAE AMS-STD-595 CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:
WEBSITE: STORE.SAE.ORG/EA/
TELEPHONE: 877-606-7323 (INSIDE USA AND CANADA)
+1 724-776-4970 (OUTSIDE USA)
MAIL: SAE CUSTOMER SERVICE
400 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE
WARRENDALE, PA 15096-0001
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LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
a. This solicitation/award consists of the following documents, exhibits, and other attachments b. DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements Revision 1 dated August 2021, which has superseded DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements dated October 2018. . 52.246-15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
. . SHADE NSN/Part Number: 8305-01-115-9168 Quantity: 38,000 YD Purchase Request: 7016929993QTY: 38000 Delivery: 155 days ADO