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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 08, 2023 SAM #7863
SOLICITATION NOTICE

42 -- 42--Personal Protective Equipment

Notice Date: 6/6/2023 9:30:12 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 339113 — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
Contracting Office: W6QM MICC-FT DRUM FORT DRUM NY 13602-5220 USA
ZIP Code: 13602-5220
Solicitation Number: Novosel_Fire_Stell_2023_001
Response Due: 6/12/2023 1:30:00 PM
Archive Date: 12/09/2023
Point of Contact: Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
E-Mail Address: marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
(marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com)
Small Business Set-Aside: SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Description: AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is Novosel_Fire_Stell_2023_001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 800.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-06-12 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Fort Novosel, AL 36362 The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural fire fighters protective clothing. In order to ensure that every member of the department can safely perform to the maximum of their ability without extra bulk and without restriction, Jackets and Pants shall be available in all sizes and dimensions as follows:Pants:Gender: Gender specific Mens and Womens patternsWaist: Even sizesBody Shape: Mens: Relaxed and RegularNote: Relaxed is a fuller cut in the hips and thighs, like relaxed jeans.Womens: RelaxedInseam: Even sizesJackets:Gender: Gender specific Mens and Womens patterns will be available.Chest: Even sizesBack Length: Mens 29 inches, 32 inches, 35 inches, 40 inchesWomens 26 inches, 29 inchesBody Shape: Mens: Straight and TaperedNote: The straight cut offers more fullness at the hips (i.e. jacket sweep) and is recommended when an IH Ready pant is being specified.Womens: StraightSleeve: 1 inch increments, 1, EA; LI 002: Jacket Specifications are as follows in line items 002-016:The ""PBI GEMINI� XT MATRIX"" (a.k.a. PBI� XT) outer shell, trade name Gemini XT shall be manufactured by TENCATE and constructed of 60/40 Kevlar�/PBI modified plain weave outer shell fabric featuring a patented high tech grid of composite filament & spun yarns in a Matrix Technology with an approximate weight of 7.5 oz. per square yard. The shell material must be treated with SST. (SUPER SHELLTITE) which is a durable water-repellent finish that also enhances abrasion resistance. Color of the garments shall be natural/gold. Bids offering a 600 denier Matrix product and/or the Matrix shell without the SST. will not be considered.The thermal liner shall be constructed of 8.3 oz. per square yard TENCATE CALDURA� SL3i; three layersof 1.5 oz. per square yard Nomex� E-89 spunlaced Nomex�/Kevlar� aramid blend, quilt stitched to aKevlar� filament and FR rayon/para-aramid/nylon inherently wicking Caldura� face cloth. An approximate 8inch by 10 � inch pocket, constructed of thermal liner over-edged to a layer of moisture barrier material, shallbe affixed to the inside of the jacket thermal liner on the left side by means of a single needle stitch. Thethermal liner shall be attached to the moisture barrier. Further mention of Thermal Liner in this specificationshall refer to this section., 60, EA; LI 003: The moisture barrier material shall be W.L. GORE CROSSTECH� black moisture barrier - Type 2F, which is comprised of a CROSSTECH� membrane laminated to a Nomex� IIIA woven pajama check substrate. The CROSSTECH� membrane is an enhanced bicomponent membrane comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, for example Teflon�) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (i.e. water-loving) and oleophobic (i.e. oil-hating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix. CROSSTECH�moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with GORE-SEAM� tape using a Series 6000 (or higher) GORESEAM sealing machine to afford comparable bacteriophage penetration resistance performance.All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum 1 inch wide sealing tape. One side of the tape shall be coated with a heat activated glue adhesive. The adhesive side of the tape shall be oriented toward the moisture barrier seam. The adhesive shall be activated by heat and the sealing tape shall be applied to the moisture barrier seams by means of pressure exerted by rollers for that purpose., 1, EA; LI 004: The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the jacket shell. A minimum of six snap fasteners shall secure the thermal liner/moisture barrier to the outer shell along the length of the neck line under the top most collar. The top most collar shall be turned under and finished such that the snaps on the collar will not be able to contact the wearers skin. Corresponding snaps shall be installed through a moisture barrier leader measuring an approximate height of 1.75 2 inches and shall not penetrate through to the outer shell on the backside of the collar. The remainder of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured with snap fasteners appropriately spaced on each jacket facing and Ara-Shield snap fasteners at each sleeve end. There shall be one Ara-shield snap tabs at the liner sleeve end which shall be colored tocorrespond with color coded snap tabs on the shell sleeve end for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed.The assembled garment, consisting of an outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner, shall exhibit a TPP (Thermal Protective Performance) rating of not less than 35., 1, EA; LI 005: The outer shell shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #514 and #516. The thermal liners and moisture barriers shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #504, #514, and #516. Major A outer shell structural seams and major B structural liner seams, shall have a minimum of 8 to 10 stitches per inch. All major A seams shall be sewn with ball point needles only. All seams shall be continuously stitched only.The body of the shell and AXTION� liner system shall be constructed of three separate panels consisting of two front panels and one back panel. The body panels shall be shaped so as to provide a tailored fit thereby enhancing body movement and shall be joined together by double stitching with Nomex� thread. One-piece outer shells shall not be acceptable., 1, EA; LI 006: The jacket outer shell shall include inverted pleats to afford enhanced mobility and freedom of movement in addition to that provided by the AXTION sleeves. The outer shell shall have two inverted pleats (one each side) installed on either side of the back body panel. The inverted pleats shall begin at the top of each shoulder and extend vertically down the sides of the jacket to the hem. Maximum expansion of the pleats shall occur at the shoulder area and taper toward the hem. Pleats that do not extend to the hem will not be considered, since they do not provide a true AXTION back.The moisture barrier and thermal liner layers shall be designed with darts corresponding to the added length in the shell provided by the AXTION back pleats. The darts are positioned at the shoulder blades, outside of the SCBA straps and work together with the corresponding outer shell pleats in the AXTION back, providing maximum expansion. The moisture barrier darts will be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity.A Firefighter Drag Rescue Device (DRD) shall be installed in each jacket. The ends of a 1 inch wide strap, constructed of Kevlar, shall be sewn together to form a continuous loop. The strap shall be installed in the jacket between the liner system and outer shell such that when properly installed will loop around each arm. The strap will be accessed through a portal between the shoulders on the upper back where it is secured in place by an FR strap. The DRD shall be removable for laundering. The access port shall be covered by an outside flap of shell material, designed to fit between the shoulder straps of an SCBA. The flap will have a NFPA-compliant 3M Scotchlite reflective logo patch sewn to the outside to clearly identify the feature as the DRD (Drag Rescue Device). The DRD shall not extend beyond the outside flap. This device provides a quickly deployed means of rescuing a downed firefighter. Flimsy, rope-style DRD straps will not be considered., 1, EA; LI 007: The liner system of the jacket shall incorporate an opening at the leading edge of the right front panel. This opening shall run a minimum of 11 inches for the purpose of inspecting the integrity of the jacket liner system. When installed into the outer shell the Liner Access Opening shall be covered and protected by the overlap of the outer shell facing.The retroreflective fluorescent trim shall be lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite Triple Trim (L/Y borders with silver center). Each jacket shall have an adequate amount of retroreflective fluorescent trim affixed to the outside of the outer shell to meet the requirements of NFPA 1971 and OSHA. The trim shall be in the following widths and shall beNYC style; 3 inch wide stripes - around the bottom of the jacket within approximately 1 inch of the hem, around the back and chest area approximately 3 inches below the armpit, around each sleeve below the elbow, around each sleeve above the elbow.All reflective trim is secured to the outer shell with Nomex� thread, using a locking chainstitch protected by our exclusive TrimTrax� system. Developed exclusively by Globe Manufacturing Co., LLC. this strip of 3/32-inch strong, durable, flame resistant black Kevlar� cording provides a bed for the stitching along each edge of the retroreflective fluorescent trim surface and affords extra protection for the thread from abrasion. TrimTrax� has been proven to be 5 to 7 times more durable than single or even double rows of stitching, significantly reducing maintenance costs and providing more value and a longer service life. Two rows of stitching used to attach the trim in place of the TrimTrax� shall be considered an unacceptable alternative, since it has been proven that the two rows of stitching has insignificant impact on wear life. All trim ends shall be securely sewn into a seam for a clean finished appearance., 1, EA; LI 008: The hanging letter patch shall be constructed of a double layer of outer shell material. The letter patch will attach to the rear inside hem of the jacket with a combination of snap fasteners and FR hook & loop fastener tape. ***Name for hanging letter patch TBD***The jacket shall incorporate separate facings to ensure there is no interruption in thermal or moisture protection in the front closure area. The facings shall measure approximately 2� inches wide, extend from collar to hem, and be double stitched to the underside of the outer shell at the leading edges of the front bodyGX3 2018 05.22.18 R36panels. A breathable moisture barrier material shall be sewn to the jacket facings and configured such that it is sandwiched between the jacket facing and the inside of the respective body panel. The breathable film side shall face inward to protect it. There shall be wicking barrier constructed of Crosstech� 2F moisture barrier material installed on the front closure system on the left and right side directly below the front facings to ensure continuous protection and overlap. The wicking barrier shall extend no more than a maximum of � inch beyond the inner facing and false facing shall be unacceptable. The thermal liner and moisture barrier assembly shall be attached to the jacket facings by means of snap fasteners., 1, EA; LI 009: The collar shall consist of a minimum four-layer construction and be of one-piece design. There shall be two layers of specified moisture barrier material sandwiched in between two layers of outer shell fabric (see Moisture Barrier section). The forward inside ply of moisture barrier shall be sewn to the inside of the collar along the edges only. The multi-layered configuration shall provide protection from water and other hazardous elements, while maintaining thermal protection. The collar shall be a minimum of 3 inches high and graded to chest size. The leading edges of the collar shall extend up evenly from the leading edges of the jacket front body panels so that no gap occurs at the throat area. The collar back layers of outer shell and moisture barrier shall be joined to the body panels with a minimum of two rows of stitching. The collar front layers of outer shell and moisture barrier fabric shall have a series of minimum 6 snap fasteners spaced equidistant to minimize gaps on lower edge of the collar. The top most collar shall be turned under and finished such that the snaps on the collar will not be able to contact the wearers skin. There shall be corresponding snap fasteners on a moisture barrier leader, which is sewn to the thermal liner system to engage the snaps on the collar. The snaps on the thermal liner system leader will be installed such that they do not penetrate from the outer shell through to the inner layers. This moisture barrier leader on the thermal liner system shall be sandwiched between the underside of the top collar shell fabric and moisture barrier material and the bottom collar shell fabric and moisture barrier material so as to reduce the possibility of liner detachment while donning and doffing.The throat tab shall consist of a minimum of four-layer construction and be a scoop type design. There shall be of two plies of outer shell material with two center plies of moisture barrier material. The throat tab shall measure not less than 3 inches wide at the center tapering to 2 inches at each end with a total length of approximately 9 inches. The throat tab will be attached to the right side of the collar by a 1 inch wide by 1 inch long piece of Nomex� twill webbing. The throat tab shall be secured in the closed and stowed position with FR hook and loop fastener tape. The FR hook and loop fastener tape shall be oriented to prevent exposure to the environment when the throat tab is in the closed position. Two 1� inch by 3 inch pieces of FR loop fastener tape shall be sewn horizontally to the inside of each end of the throat tab. Corresponding pieces of FR hook fastener tape measuring 1 inch by 3 inches shall be sewn horizontally to the leading outside edge of the collar on each side, for attachment and adjustment when in the closed position and wearing a breathing apparatus mask., 1, EA; LI 010: In order to provide a means of storage for the throat tab when not in use, a 1 inch by 3 inch piece of FR hook fastener tape shall be sewn horizontally to the inside of the throat tab immediately under the 1� inch by 3 inch pieces of FR loop fastener tape. The collar closure strap shall fold in half for storage with the FR loop fastener tape engaging the FR hook fastener tape.A hanger loop constructed of a double layer of outer shell material shall be sewn to the top of the collar at the center.A rectangular storm flap measuring approximately 3 inches (6 inches for hook and dee inside/FR hook and loop fastener tape outside closure; aka #7C) wide and a minimum of 23 inches long (based on a 32 inch length jacket) shall be centered over the left and right body panels to ensure there is no interruption in thermal or moisture protection in the front of the jacket. The outside storm flap shall be constructed of two plies of outer shell material with a center ply of breathable moisture barrier material. The outside storm flap shall be double stitched to the right side body panel and shall be reinforced at the top and bottom with backtacks.The jacket shall be closed by means of (zipper and FR hook and loop fastener tape; aka #8C) a 22 inch size #10 heavy duty high-temp smooth-gliding YKK Vislon zipper on the jacket fronts and FR hook and loop fastener tape on the storm flap. The teeth of the zipper shall be mounted on black Nomex� tape and shall be sewn into the respective jacket fronts. The storm flap shall close over the left and right jacket body panels and shall be secured with FR hook and loop fastener tape. A 1� inch piece of FR loop fastener tape shall be installed along the leading edge of the storm flap on the underside with four rows of stitching. A corresponding 1� inch piece of FR hook fastener tape shall be sewn with four rows of stitching to the front body panel and positioned to engage the loop fastener tape when the storm flap is closed over the front of the jacket., 1, EA; LI 011: Each jacket front body panel shall have a 2 inch deep by 8 inch wide by 8-inch-high expansion pocket, double stitched to it and shall be located such that the bottom of the pockets is at the bottom of the jacket for full functionality when used with an SCBA. Retroreflective trim shall run over the bottom of the pockets so as not to interrupt the trim stripe. Two rust resistant metal drain eyelets shall be installed in the bottom of each expansion pocket to facilitate drainage of water. The expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of Kevlar� approximately 5 inches up on the inside of the pocket. The pocket flaps shall be rectangular in shape, constructed of two layers of outer shell material and shall measure approximately 3 inches deeper than the pocket expansion and � inch wider than the pocket. The upper pocket corners shall be reinforced with proven backtacks and pocket flaps shall be reinforced with backtacks. The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of FR hook and loop fastener tape. Two pieces of 1 � inch by 3-inch FR hook fastener tape shall be installed vertically on the inside of each pocket flap (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces of 1 � inch by 3-inch FR loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of each pocket near the top (one piece on each end) and positioned to engage the hook fastener tape.Additionally, a separate hand warmer pocket compartment will be provided under the expandable cargo pocket. This compartment will be accessed from the rear of the pocket and shall be lined with Nomex� Fleece for warmth and comfort. Shell material linings shall not be considered acceptable.(32 or shorter length) Retroreflective trim shall run over the bottom of the pockets so as not to interrupt the trim stripe. 26 length jacket standard size pockets are not available, expansion pockets are available in either 2 inch deep by 10 inch wide by 6 inch high or 2 inch deep by 8 inch wide by 6 inch high., 1, EA; LI 012: The sleeves shall be of two piece construction and contoured, having an upper and a lower sleeve. Both the under and upper sleeve shall be graded in proportion to the chest size. For unrestricted movement, on the underside of each sleeve there shall be two outward facing pleats located on the front and back portion of the sleeve on the shell and thermal liner. On the moisture barrier, the system will consist of two darts, rather than pleats, to allow added length in the under sleeve. The moisture barrier darts will be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity. The pleats shall expand in response to upper arm movement and shall fold in on themselves when the arms are at rest. This expansion shall allow for greater multi-directional mobility and flexibility in the shoulder and arm areas, with little restriction or jacket rise. Neither stovepipe nor raglan-style sleeve designs will be considered acceptable.The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with black Ara-Shield� material.The cuff reinforcements shall not be less than 2 inch in width and folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside the sleeve end for greater strength and abrasion resistance. The cuff reinforcement shall be double stitched to the sleeve end; a single row of stitching shall be considered unacceptable. This independent cuff provides an additional layer of protection as compared to a turned and stitched cuff. Jackets finished with a turned and stitched cuff do not provide the same level of abrasion resistance and will be considered unacceptable., 1, EA; LI 013: Each jacket shall be equipped with Nomex� knit wristlets not less than 4 inches in length and of double thickness. Nomex� knit is constructed of 96% Nomex� and 4% Spandex for shape retention. The color of the wristlets shall be grey. The wristlets shall be sewn to (Wristlet attached to liner sleeve) the end of the liner sleeves. Flame resistant neoprene coated cotton/polyester material shall be sewn to the inside of the sleeve shell approximately 5 inches from the sleeve end and extending toward the cuff forming the sleeve well. The neoprene sleeve well shall form an elasticized cuff end with an FR hook and loop fastener tape tab providing a snug fit at the wrist and covering the knit wristlet. This sleeve well configuration serves to prevent water and other hazardous elements from entering the sleeves when the arms are raised. The neoprene material shall also line the inside of the sleeve shell from the cuff to a point approximately 5 inches back, where it joins the sleeve well and is double stitched to the shell. Four Ara-shield� snap tabs will be sewn into the juncture of the sleeve well and wristlet. The tabs will be spaced equidistant from each other and shall be fitted with female snap fasteners to accommodate corresponding male snaps in the liner sleeves. One of the Ara-shield� snap tabs shall be a different color in the liner to correspond with color coded snap tabs for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed. This configuration will ensure there is no interruption in protection between the sleeve liner and wristlet., 1, EA; LI 014: An additional layer of thermal liner material shall be sewn to the elbow area of the liner system for added protection at contact points and increased thermal insulation in this high compression area. The elbow thermal enhancement layers shall be sandwiched between the thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system and shall be stitched to the thermal liner layer only. Finished dimension shall be approximately 5 inches by 8 inches. All edges shall be finished by means of overedging. Raw or unfinished edges shall be considered unacceptable. Thermal scraps shall not be substituted for full-cut fabric padding.A minimum of one additional layer of thermal liner material shall be used to increase thermal insulation in the upper back, front and shoulder area of the liner system. This full-cut thermal enhancement layer shall drape over the top of each shoulder extending from the collar to the sleeve/shoulder seam, down the front approximately 5 inches from the juncture of the collar down the back to a depth of approximately 5 � inches to provide greater CCHR protection in this high compression area. The upper back, front and shoulder thermal enhancement layers shall be sandwiched between the thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system and shall be stitched to the thermal liner layer only. The thermal enhancement layer shall have finished edges by means of overedging. Raw or unfinished edges shall be considered unacceptable. Thermal scraps shall not be substituted for full-cut fabric padding. Smaller CCHR reinforcements shall not be considered acceptable since they provide far less area of coverage., 1, EA; LI 015: Each jacket shall have a pocket designed for the storage of a portable radio. This pocket shall be of box type construction, double stitched to the jacket and shall have one drainage eyelet in the bottom of the pocket. The pocket flap shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material measuring approximately 3 inches longer than the depth of the pocket and � inch wider than the pocket. The pocket flap shall be closed by means of FR hook and loop fastener tape. A 1� inch by 3 inch piece of FR hook fastener tape shall be installed on the inside of the pocket flap beginning at the center of the bottom of the flap. A 1� inch by 3 inch piece of FR loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of the pocket near the top center and positioned to engage the hook fastener tape. In addition, the entire inside of the pocket shall be lined with neoprene coated cotton/polyester material to ensure that the radio is protected from the elements. The impermeable barrier material shall also be sandwiched between the two layers of outer shell material in the pocket flap for added protection. The radio pocket shall measure approximately 2 inches deep by 3 inches wide by 7 inches high and shall be installed on the left chest. The radio pocket flap shall be notched to accommodate the radio antenna on both sides for a dual antenna notch. A strap shall be constructed to hold a microphone for a portable radio. It shall be sewn to the jacket at the ends only. The size of the microphone strap shall be 1 inch x 3 inches. The microphone strap shall be mounted above the radio pocket and shall be constructed of double layer outer shell material.Note: radio pocket 6-inch and over in height requires trim., 1, EA; LI 016: Each jacket shall have a Nomex� embroidered American flag that measures approximately 2� inches high by 3� inches wide. Per Military protocol the field of stars shall be to the top right corner for installation on the right sleeve. Flags made of fabric other than Nomex� shall be considered unacceptable.Lettering on back of jacket:L/Y 3""Scotch Lite Letters SewnRow A: Arch-7.5 U.S. ARMY, 1, EA; LI 017: Pants specifications are as follows in line items 017-029:The ""PBI GEMINI� XT MATRIX"" (a.k.a. PBI� XT) outer shell, trade name Gemini XT shall be manufactured by TENCATE and constructed of 60/40 Kevlar�/PBI modified plain weave outer shell fabric featuring a patented high tech grid of composite filament & spun yarns in a Matrix Technology with an approximate weight of 7.5 oz. per square yard. The shell material must be treated with a durable water-repellent finish that offers resistance to liquid absorption. Color of the garments shall be natural/gold.The thermal liner shall be constructed of TENCATE CALDURA� ELITE SL2i; with an approximate weight of 7.7 oz. per square yard. This thermal liner consists of one layer of 1.5 oz. and one layer of 2.3 oz. per square yard Nomex� E-89 spunlaced Nomex�/Kevlar� aramid blend, quilt stitched to a Kevlar filament and The moisture barrier material shall be W.L. GORE CROSSTECH� Black moisture barrier - Type 2F, which is comprised of a CROSSTECH� membrane laminated to a Nomex� IIIA woven pajama check substrate. The CROSSTECH� membrane is an enhanced bicomponent membrane comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, for example Teflon�) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (i.e. water-loving) and oleophobic (i.e. oil-hating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix. CROSSTECH� moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with GORE-SEAM� tape using a Series 6000 (or higher) GORE-SEAM sealing machine to afford comparable bacteriophage penetration resistance performance., 60, EA; LI 018: All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum 1 inch wide sealing tape. One side of the tape shall be coated with a heat activated glue adhesive. The adhesive side of the tape shall be oriented toward the moisture barrier seam. The adhesive shall be activated by heat and the sealing tape shall be applied to the moisture barrier seams by means of pressure exerted by rollers for that purpose.The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the pant shell. Nine snap fasteners shall be spaced along the waistband to secure the thermal liner to the shell. The legs of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to the shell by means of Ara-Shield� snap fasteners, 2 per leg. The Ara-shield� snap tabs on the shell shall be color coded to corresponding color coded snap tabs in the liner for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed. There shall be no hook and loop used to close the liner access opening.The assembled garment, consisting of an outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner, shall exhibit a TPP (Thermal Protective Performance) rating of not less than 35., 1, EA; LI 019: The outer shell shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #514 and #516. The thermal liners and moisture barriers shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #504, #514, and #516. Major A outer shell structural seams and major B structural liner seams, shall have a minimum of 8 to 10 stitches per inch. All major A seams shall be sewn with ball point needles only. All seams shall be continuously stitched only.The body of the shell shall be constructed of four separate body panels consisting of two front panels and two back panels. The body panels shall be shaped so as to provide a tailored fit, thereby enhancing body movement and shall be joined together by double stitching with Nomex� thread. In addition to the four body panels, there shall be a seamless, one-piece crotch gusset. The one-piece gusset allows for less bulk, comfort and more freedom of movement in this high stress area. The body panels, seam lengths and crotch gusset shall be graded to size to assure accurate fit in a broad range of sizes.The front body panels will be wider than the rear body panels to provide more fullness over the knee area. This is accomplished by rolling the side leg seams (inside and outside) to the rear of the pant leg beginning at the knee. The slight taper will prevent premature wear of the side seams by pushing them back and away from the primary high abrasion areas encountered on the sides of the lower legs., 1, EA; LI 020: The rise of the rear pant center back seam, including gusset, from the top back of the waistband to where it intersects the inside leg seams at the crotch shall exceed the rise at the front of the pant by approximately 8 inches. The longer rear center back seam provides added length in the seat for mobility without restriction when stepping up, kneeling, or crawling and maintains proper alignment of the knee, without twisting, directly over the kneepads when kneeling and crawling.The thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the pant liner system shall be constructed in such a way as to allow an access opening for interior inspection, service and replacement. The thermal liner and moisture barrier layers shall be stitched together for security and prevention of inadvertent use of one layer without the other. The liner system shall have a reinforcement material sewn to the bottom of the fly opening. This reinforcement will serve to prevent the liner from tearing in that area from the constant donning and doffing of the pants.The liner system of the pant shall incorporate an opening along the back of the waistline for ease in inspecting the inner layers and to facilitate performing the complete Liner Inspection. The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be individually bound with a neoprene coated bias cut tape and joined together on each of the front panels, along the waistband from the front fly opening to side seam. The back of the liner system will be allowed to remain open with two snaps on either side of the back seam to attach the moisture barrier layer to the thermal liner layer. As described previously, the pant thermal layer system snaps directly to the independent waistband by means of nine snap fasteners. There shall be no hook and loop used to close the liner access opening., 1, EA; LI 021: The pants shall have a stripe of retroreflective fluorescent trim encircling each leg below the knee to comply with the requirements of NFPA #1971 in 3 inch lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite Triple Trim (L...
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