TROUSERS, COLD WEATH

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support awarded delivery order SPE1C126F4976 to North End Group LLC for the supply of Gen III Layer 5 Shell Cold Weather Trousers. This order, valued at 4,626,868.50 dollars, was issued on August 5, 2026, under the broader indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract SPE1C1-26-D-0025. The delivery order encompasses nine different National Stock Numbers for cold weather trousers, with unit prices set at 92.63 dollars. This specific order replaces a previously canceled order due to a system error and is classified as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The overarching IDIQ contract, effective May 27, 2026, has a total potential value of approximately 68.48 million dollars and a guaranteed minimum of 2,778,900.00 dollars over a 36-month term divided into three pricing tiers. Performance is managed through these tiers, with a monthly shipment limit of 16,667 units. Deliveries are made FOB Destination to facilities in Michigan, Georgia, and Texas, with production lead times ranging from 120 to 150 days. The contract is a total small business set-aside and requires electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Compliance is governed by various FAR and DFARS clauses, including strict requirements for safeguarding covered defense information and sustainable product procurement.