Description
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking qualified sources capable of manufacturing and supplying Drill Sergeant Hats that meet specific material and performance requirements. The hats must be made of fur felt, olive drab 441, and must meet certain standards for shade and colorfastness. The contractor will be responsible for generating patterns for the hat and for stamping the lot number on each end item and outer container. The contractor must also comply with various testing and certification requirements, including shade evaluation and physical testing.
• The hats must meet the requirements of Federal Specification PPP-B-636 and ASTM-D-5118.
• The contractor must provide a pre-production sample to the Government for testing and approval.
• The contractor must comply with the DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements.
• The contractor must identify all testing sites that will perform any test required by the terms of the contract.
• The contractor must certify that their quality system or program meets the requirements of ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015.