Men's Marine Corps All-Weather Coat (PGC 02850)
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is conducting market research to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing the Men’s Marine Corps All-Weather Coat, identified by NSN 8405-01-504-8638 and PGC 02850, under NAICS code 315250. This is strictly a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, and no proposals or quotations are being requested at this time. Interested firms are invited to submit a capability statement detailing their company information, experience in manufacturing military or complex outerwear, production capacity, quality management systems, facilities, and compliance documentation for MIL-DTL-32768A w/ Amendment 1. Subcontracting or teaming arrangements must also be described. All responses must be submitted via email to Earl Joyner by July 13, 2026, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. The requirement is subject to the Berry Amendment, mandating that all clothing materials and components be grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States or its possessions unless an exception applies. Technical specifications, patterns, and drawings are accessible through DLA Troop Support’s online repository, and inquiries must be directed via email only.
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Market Research for NSN 8405-01-504-8638(s)
Men’ Marine Corps All-Weather Coat (PGC 02850)
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research to identify firms capable of manufacturing the Men’s Marine Corps All-Weather Coat, NSN 8405-01-504-8638(s) (PGC 02850).
The information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice will be used to determine the availability of qualified sources and assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 315250.
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), or request for quotation (RFQ). The Government is not requesting proposals or quotations at this time and will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response.
Capability Statement
Interested firms that believe they are capable of manufacturing this item are invited to submit a capability statement that includes, at a minimum, the following information:
1. Company name, address, website, point of contact, telephone number, email address, business size, and ownership status.
2. A description of your firm’s experience manufacturing military clothing or similar complex outerwear garments.
3. A description of your firm’s manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, quality management system, and available facilities.
4. Documentation supporting your firm’s capability to manufacture this item in accordance with the applicable military specification and production requirements.
5. A description of any planned subcontracting or teaming arrangements, including the management structure for those arrangements.
The Government will use responses to assess industry capability and determine whether this requirement should be set aside for small business concerns or procured using full and open competition.
The Government will not provide evaluations, comments, or feedback regarding submitted capability statements. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Submission Instructions
Interested firms shall submit their capability statement no later than July 13, 2026.
Responses shall be emailed to:
Earl Joyner
EARL.JOYNER@DLA.MIL
Questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall also be submitted via email to the address above.
Berry Amendment
The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as “The Berry Amendment”) impose restrictions on the DoD’s acquisition of certain foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and “specialty metals” (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014), including the materials and components thereof (other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with clothing), must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.
Technical Data
DLA Troop Support has developed a web-based Technical Data Repository that allows vendors to request applicable specifications, patterns, and drawings.
When requesting technical data, please provide the following information:
Spec/CID Number: MIL-DTL-32768A w/ Amendment 1 dated 31 March 2026
Pattern Date: 22 May 2026
Item: Men's Marine Corps All Weather Coat (PGC 02850)
NSN: 8405-01-504-8638 Series
Solicitation Number: SPE1C1-26-R-XXXX
Technical data may be requested through the DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Technical Data Repository.
http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx