Trousers, Extreme Cold/Wet Weather (Gen III)

This contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the supply of Trousers, Extreme Cold/Wet Weather (Gen III), identified by NSN 8415-01-641-1787. It is an Indefinite Delivery, Term Contract (IDTC) with a base year plus two option years. The base year requires a minimum quantity of 7,500 trousers, with an annual order limitation quantity (AOLQ) capped at 37,500 and an estimated annual quantity of 30,000. These quantities and limitations apply similarly for each of the two option years. The trousers must be produced in accordance with the specified government pattern and guidelines, reflecting their military-unique status. The acquisition process uses Best Value Source Selection, where evaluation criteria include Product Demonstration Models (PDMs), past performance, and price. Production lead time is set at 150 days for the first order and 120 days for subsequent orders. Delivery will be FOB destination to specified locations in Austin, TX; Pendergrass, GA; and Lansing, MI. All responsible sources are eligible to submit offers, but only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are eligible for award. The solicitation was posted in late 2018, with anticipated issuance in November that year, and the place of performance is Philadelphia, PA. Points of contact include designated acquisition specialists and contracting officers for further inquiries.