SOURCES SOUGHT
84 -- Fabrics Survey to update Physical Fitness Uniform
- Notice Date
- 2/3/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- 1901 Tenth Street, Bldg 63 Wright Patterson AFB, OH
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- FA8601-06-T-0059
- Response Due
- 5/2/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/2/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DESCRIPTION: SOURCES SOUGHT: This Is NOT A Notice of Request for Proposal (RFP) This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; there is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for solicitation will receive no response. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources. Objective: The US Air Force (USAF) is conducting a survey of fabrics for a potential Update to the current Physical Fitness Uniform. All sources capable of providing Fabrics are being sought. All sources responding must indicate their size status in relation to the applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC Code), Business, including affiliates employing an average of 1000 individuals or less during the last 12 months are considered small. Sources with 8(a) status or otherwise classified as small disadvantage business should state accordingly in their response. The US Air Force (USAF) is conducting a survey of fabrics for a potential Update to the current Physical Fitness Uniform. PANT: REFERNCE CRFD/PD 04-10 June 23, 2004 JACKET: REFERNCE CRFD/PD 04-08 June 23, 2004 TRUNKS: REFERNCE CRFD/PD 04-07 June 23, 2004 Suit will be used primarily for, but not limited to, physical training activity (PT). All Garments submitted should incorporate commercially available innovative garment design and fabric performance to provide comfort, functionality and durability. Advanced performance technologies such as garment/fabric ?systems? a plus, and incorporation of Fiber/finish Nanotechnology is also highly desirable. Important features to be considered are: Physical properties such as exemplary tensile and tear strength, the ability to wick & transmit vapor, repel water, resist staining, abrasion & air permeation. Strong color performance properties to minimize Crocking, CF to light, color change after laundering and Perspiration staining are desired. Priorities include reduction in overall weight, noise, and durability to repeated home launderings. The use of anti-microbial agents is also beneficial. Lining should address factors such as moisture management/breath ability, abrasion resistance, stretch ability, and optimal comfort as it will be worn closest to the skin. Current suit is used across varied climates. In addition trunks may be used for swimming in some cases, so resistance to salt & chlorine are also factors for consideration. Finished garments should be the same or similar in appearance/design to current specs (referenced above). Any available industry advancements in reflective technology are desired to optimize visibility/safety, and should be incorporated. Interested parties must submit finished garment prototypes along with complete technical data information including but not limited to the tests listed below. Weight oz/sq.yd. ASTM D3776 Yarns per inch ASTM D3775 Breaking Strength ASTM D5034 Tear Strength ASTM D1424 Dimensional Stability AATCC135 After 20 launderings Water Resistance AATCC 22 Moisture Vapor Trans, ASTM E96 Test BW (Inverted) & Test B (Upright) Air Permeability D737 Stretch & Recovery (if containing Stretch fiber) ASTM D3107 (Colorfastness should be based on USAF Blue or similar dark color) Crocking ASTM D 5053 CF to light AATCC 16 (Opt 3) CF to laundering AATCC 61 CF perspiration AATCC 15 Garment testing should also address: Component Attachment Strength & appearance after laundering Appearance after laundering AATCC 135 Torquing/Skewing AATCC 179 (Method 2 option 3) All garment received will become Government property and the Government will not return any samples submitted. The Government holds the right to test any of the garments. Additionally, all submissions must be Berry Amendment compliant. Deadline for all garment submission should be 90 days after posting date. No samples will be accepted after this date. An industry day will be scheduled for thirty days after posting, and will be by invitation. If you are interested in attending the Industry day or have any questions please contact. Ms. Debra Klensch, AFCO, debra.klensch@wpaf.af.mil OR Ms. Susan C. English, Battelle Natick Operations, englishs@battelle.com For more information on "Fabrics Survey to update Physical Fitness Uniform", please refer to: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=4272
- Web Link
-
Fabrics Survey to update Physical Fitness Uniform
(http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=4272)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
- Zip Code: 45433
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 45433
- Record
- SN00979814-W 20060205/060203212042 (fbodaily.com)
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