Quality Assurance and Inspection Services

The contract requires third-party inspection and quality assurance services for military parkas to ensure full compliance with dimensional, material, and workmanship specifications. Inspectors must verify that all units meet prescribed standards through detailed scrutiny of construction, fabric quality, stitching, fit, and durability, identifying any defects or non-conformities prior to shipment. Pre-shipment validation is mandatory to confirm that every item has passed all required tests and approvals, ensuring readiness for military issue without delay or compromise. This is a subcontract set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, classified under NAICS code 541330 for professional, scientific, and technical services. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, with responses due by May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Performance is centered at West Point, New York, under the oversight of the Department of Defense through the W6QM Micc-west Point office. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability in military apparel inspection and possess the resources to conduct thorough, accurate, and timely quality assessments in alignment with federal contracting requirements.