Poromeric Material - Domestic Source

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking domestic manufacturers of Poromeric Material for use in the production of women's dress shoes. The material must be produced in full compliance with the Berry Amendment, with all manufacturing processes occurring within the United States. The anticipated yearly volume is estimated to be material for 193,428 pairs of shoes. Interested parties must be able to meet the requirements outlined in the document, including quality assurance provisions and packaging, packing, and marking requirements. Some key points to consider include: • The material must meet specific requirements, including Martindale abrasion and bursting strength tests. • The shoes must be unit packaged in a one-piece style set up box, with tissue or kraft paper used to separate the pair. • The packaging must meet specific requirements, including the use of a 13-digit national stock number (NSN) and a 12-digit UPC number. • The contractor must assure that all items are free of consumer-type defects and meet the quality assurance provisions outlined in the document. • The contractor must also comply with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15 guidelines for regulating wood packaging materials in international trade.