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Leather Sweatband Manufacturing

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Submission Closed12/14/2016, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract solicits the production of black expanded vinyl sweatbands to replace the previously used leather variant, adhering to specification L-P-375 for issuance with military hats. The requirement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined by the SBA and enforced under FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 316992 identifies the work as related to other textile product mills, indicating the manufacturing process involves specialized textile conversion rather than general apparel production. The solicitation was posted on December 8, 2016, with responses due by December 14, 2016, emphasizing a tight timeline for submission. Performance of the contract is required at West Point, New York, with ZIP code 10996, and the agency overseeing the procurement is the Department of Defense under the office designation W6QM Micc-West Point. The replacement of leather with expanded vinyl reflects an update in material standards, likely driven by durability, cost, or supply chain considerations while maintaining functional compatibility with existing headgear systems.