Thursday, May 26, 2016

Indictment of US Army Colonel for Berry Amendment Fraud

Thanks to Steve Warner at the BeaverLake6 Report for alerting us that Lt. Col. Frederick Lamar Burnett of the US Army has been indicted on three counts of fraud for allegedly trying to pass off Chinese-made baseball caps and backpacks instead of American made, as specified in the contract with the Army Recruiting Command which requires compliance to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The Story of Taps

Monday, May 30th, is Memorial Day in the United States, a day set aside to remember and honor those who died in the service of the nation. Government offices and most businesses will be closed.

This Memorial Day we remember and honor the men and women who died to preserve our freedom. Even as we enjoy kicking off summer however we chose this weekend, that is itself a testimony to their sacrifices, for we enjoy the cookouts, trips to the beach, and so forth because they made it possible. We especially honor those who died for our country when we decorate their graves or participant in patriotic parades and ceremonies this weekend.

At those solemn memorial events in our towns and cities, in our churches and synagogues, and in the halls of our veterans or other lodges, a familiar, haunting melody will mark the day --

The familiar bugle call "Taps" is generally believed to be based on a traditional French call to curfew (from Middle English "curfeu," from Old French "cuevrefeu," meaning cover the fire and turn in for the night).

According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs the version of those 24 melancholy notes that we know from military funerals was crafted during America's Civil War by Union General Daniel Adams Butterfield, heading a brigade camped at Harrison Landing, Va., near Richmond. This music was made the official Army bugle call after the war, but not given the name "taps" until 1874.

The same Veterans Affair internet resource, http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/taps.pdf, states that: "The first time taps was played at a military funeral may also have been in Virginia soon after Butterfield composed it. Union Capt. John Tidball, head of an artillery battery, ordered it played for the burial of a cannoneer killed in action. Not wanting to reveal the battery’s position in the woods to the enemy nearby, Tidball substituted taps for the traditional three rifle volleys fired over the grave. Taps was played at the funeral of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson 10 months after it was composed. Army infantry regulations by 1891 required taps to be played at military funeral ceremonies."

Taps now is played by the military at burial and memorial services, to accompany the lowering of the flag, and to signal the "lights out" command at day's end.

Federal Business Opportunities through May 25, 2016

Recently posted federal business opportunities.
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Title:             Wool Uniforms
Sol. #:            FA4620-16-T-A008
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Mobility Command
Location:          92 CONS
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 7:30 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Sun Shade
Sol. #:            FA4661-16-Q-0062
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          7 CONS
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 5:29 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,RANK,OFFIC
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0246
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 4:11 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 09, 2016 3:42 pm
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Title:             JACKET, WIND COLDN WEATHER (GEN III)
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0070
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 2:57 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             PACK,FIRELINE,COMPL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1224
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 12:19 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             COVER,SERVING SIDE
Sol. #:            SPE8ED16T0797
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Medical - BSM
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 11:28 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             COVER,PREP SIDE
Sol. #:            SPE8ED16T0796
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Medical - BSM
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 11:23 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Master IDIQ - Emergency Kits
Sol. #:            DJF-16-2300-PR-0005659
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location:          FedBid Marketplace
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 10:30 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 05, 2016 8:37 am
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Title:             Elastic Webbing & Cord - Berry Amendment Compliant
Sol. #:            CT2210-16
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR
Location:          Contracting Office/Manchester
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 8:49 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 10, 2016 3:37 pm
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Title:             Air Force Shirt, Mans, Short Sleeve
Sol. #:            SPE1C116R0096  
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 8:34 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Jumper, Man's, White Navy and Jumper, Woman's, White, Navy
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0100
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 7:38 am
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: May 18, 2016 10:47 am
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Title:             IDIQs - PERSONAL ARMOR ITEMS
Sol. #:            SGE50016R0072
Agency:            Department of State
Office:            Office of Acquisitions
Location:          Regional Procurement Support Office Frankfurt, Germany
Posted On:         May 24, 2016 1:40 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Honduras Jericho 941 Holsters
Sol. #:            PR5124160
Agency:            Department of State
Office:            Office of Acquisitions
Location:          INL Support
Posted On:         May 23, 2016 4:17 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 19, 2016 4:25 pm
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Title:             BLACKHAWK WEAPONS CASE
Sol. #:            HSSS01-16-Q-0227
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            United States Secret Service (USSS)
Location:          Procurement Division
Posted On:         May 23, 2016 3:09 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             AirBeam Inflatable Shelters
Sol. #:            FA2521-16-Q-B094
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Space Command
Location:          45CONS (Bldg 423)
Posted On:         May 23, 2016 2:49 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             FLAG,INDIVIDUAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1212
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 23, 2016 1:12 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             PACE Unit - Ear Phone
Sol. #:            F2K1AA6057A001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          377 MSG/Contracting Division
Posted On:         May 23, 2016 12:28 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             TENT
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1211
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 23, 2016 11:22 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             K9 Integrated Vest and Camera System
Sol. #:            OEM-16-069
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            United States Marshals Service
Location:          Tactical Operations Division
Posted On:         May 23, 2016 11:01 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 09, 2016 2:36 pm
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Title:             TENT, RDS 480 TAN
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1205
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 22, 2016 1:49 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             FLAG,NATIONAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1197
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 22, 2016 1:46 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             CLOTH,COATED
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1198
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 22, 2016 1:46 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             TAN SHELTER AND ECU
Sol. #:            T-0000
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 21, 2016 1:31 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Police and Security Uniforms
Sol. #:            R16PS00573
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            Bureau of Reclamation
Location:          BOR - All Offices
Posted On:         May 20, 2016 5:42 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             NECK TAB,WOMAN'S SH
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 20, 2016 3:38 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             CRT Course - Tactical Equipment
Sol. #:            FY16RR024
Agency:            Department of State
Office:            Office of Acquisitions
Location:          Acquisition Management
Posted On:         May 20, 2016 2:48 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Honduras Jericho 941 Holsters
Sol. #:            PR5124160
Agency:            Department of State
Office:            Office of Acquisitions
Location:          INL Support
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 4:25 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Sun Shades
Sol. #:            FA4661-16-Q-0042
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          7 CONS
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 4:15 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 11, 2016 10:54 am
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Title:             Uniform Apparel, Embroidery and Screen Printing
Sol. #:            NTSBR160004
Agency:            National Transportation Safety Board
Office:            National Transportation Safety Board
Location:          Acquisition Division
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 3:57 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             NECK TAB,WOMAN'S SH
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 3:37 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             PROXIMITY SUIT
Sol. #:            N00244-16-T-0131
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 3:28 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 03, 2016 5:09 pm
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Title:             FBI Raid Jackets
Sol. #:            DJF-16-1200-RJ17
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location:          Procurement Section
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 3:05 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             AF CARPET PROGRAM SOLICITATION
Sol. #:            FA8057-16-R-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            AFICA
Location:          AFICA- CONUS
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 2:45 pm
Current Type:      Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 01, 2016 12:39 pm
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Title:             Victim Advocate Response Kits
Sol. #:            W9124D-16-Q-5759
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 12:10 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 19, 2016 10:44 am
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Title:             ESAPI - Amend 02
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0083
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 11:34 am
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 20, 2016 4:12 pm
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Title:             U.S. Coast Guard Dry Suits
Sol. #:            HSCG23-16-R-MNQ080
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Location:          Commandant (CG-912), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 11:11 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 14, 2016 1:00 pm
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Title:             PT VESTS
Sol. #:            0010847660
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 11:11 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 18, 2016 8:04 am
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Title:             K9 Integrated Vest and Camera System
Sol. #:            OEM-16-069
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            United States Marshals Service
Location:          Tactical Operations Division
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 8:10 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 09, 2016 2:36 pm
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Title:             TENT
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1182
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 3:15 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             IR Korean Flags
Sol. #:            SPE8EQ-16-Q-Q008
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support Pacific 
Posted On:         May 19, 2016 2:00 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             ARMY RESERVED REENLISTMENT RECOGNITION ITEM
Sol. #:            W91249-0010794453
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 4:07 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             STRIPE,SERVICE
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0269
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 3:53 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             General Purpose Pouch
Sol. #:            612500NC
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 3:22 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 16, 2016 8:42 am
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Title:             Honeywell Morning Pride Structural and Proximity Turnouts
Sol. #:            N0024416T0098
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 12:16 pm
Current Type:      Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 13, 2016 8:11 pm
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Title:             Various Navy White Jumpers
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0100
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 10:47 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             ALSE Equipment
Sol. #:            H92237-16-Q-8006
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 9:40 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Commercial Item, Webbing, Berry Amendment Compliant, For ACU's
Sol. #:            CT2208-16
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR
Location:          Procurement Branch
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 8:43 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 07, 2016 8:41 am
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Title:             PT VESTS
Sol. #:            0010847660
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 8:04 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor Service can find links to the full solicitations at www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pri/berry/fbo.htm. You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Flock School Aug 3-5, 2016

Early Bird Discount flies away on June 15th. Save $50 by enrolling early.

Full details and registration form are on the FLOCKING.ORG web site. Don't miss out!!

Also, this year's Annual Meeting will be in Charlotte on October 17 & 18. This is just before the IFAI show on October 19-21. We will be staying at the DoubleTree Hilton. Rooms are going FAST due to the show. Contact Tracy Fisher, catering manager (704) 227-2817. She currently has rooms for AFA attendees at a discounted rate, but do not delay - there is a very small inventory.

New England Golf Outing and Banquet

The New England Region AATCC Golf Outing and Banquet will be Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Cranston, Rhode Island Country Club, followed by dinner at the Venus de Milo Restraurant, Swansea, Massachusetts. To see event details and registration form CLICK HERE.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

ITC Issues Report on Likely Impact of TPP

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. International Trade Commission ("USITC") released the report Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors.. With regard for textiles, apparel, and footwear, the report concluded:

Textiles and Apparel

The Commission’s model results estimate that U.S. imports of apparel would be 1.4 percent higher ($1.9 billion) as a result of TPP, compared with the 2032 baseline. These results reflect a 35.2 percent ($7.3 billion) increase in U.S. imports from new FTA partners compared with baseline estimates, which is partially offset by lower imports from non-TPP countries, including China. Vietnam in particular is expected to be the largest beneficiary in terms of increased U.S. apparel imports. Vietnam is already a competitive, major supplier of apparel to the U.S. market, ranking second after China. Nevertheless, initial growth in U.S. imports from Vietnam under TPP preferences would likely be moderated by Vietnam’s limited ability to meet the TPP's yarn forward rules of origin, coupled with long duty phaseouts for certain key products. For textiles, the Commission’s model results estimate that U.S. imports under TPP would be 1.6 percent higher ($869 million) compared with the 2032 baseline. U.S. imports of textiles and apparel from TPP countries totaled $19.9 billion in 2015, accounting for 17 percent of total U.S. textile and apparel imports from the world ($118.5 billion).

The Commission’s model results estimate that U.S. exports of textiles under TPP would be 1.3 percent higher ($257 million) than baseline economic growth, and U.S. exports of apparel would be 0.3 percent higher ($10 million) compared with the 2032 baseline. Certain textile subsectors would likely benefit more than others under TPP. According to industry sources, there may be some opportunities to increase U.S. exports of certain textiles on a limited scale to new FTA partner countries, including technical textiles and cotton and specialty yarns. U.S. exports of textiles and apparel to TPP countries totaled $7.9 billion in 2015, accounting for 54 percent of total U.S. textile and apparel exports to the world ($14.7 billion).

The largest changes in textiles and apparel trade from TPP would likely occur in U.S. imports of apparel. The Commission’s model projects that U.S. demand for both imported and domestically produced apparel would increase over the 2032 baseline. The modeling results estimate that TPP would result in a 1.4 percent ($1.9 billion) increase in U.S. imports of apparel over the 2032 baseline (i.e., expected level of imports in 2032 without TPP), and a 0.3 percent ($10 million) increase in U.S. exports. Imports of apparel would be expected to grow most significantly from Vietnam, the second-largest supplier to the United States, while those from China, the largest U.S. apparel supplier, would be expected to decline. The Commission’s model results indicate that U.S. output and employment in the apparel sector also would increase slightly (by 1.0 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively), over the 2032 projected baseline. High-end, niche products, replenishment or quick turnaround products, and other items that generally do not compete with imports are among the types of products being produced domestically. Examples of such products include those that require customized, often smaller orders, such as sports team uniforms, test market products or reorders, and fastfashion items.

The Commission’s model results for textiles (non-apparel) estimate that TPP would result in U.S exports that are 1.3 percent ($257 million) higher than the baseline estimate, and imports that are 1.6 percent ($869 million) higher, compared with the 2032 baseline. The model estimates that output and employment in the textiles sector would be slightly lower compared with the 2032 baseline (by 0.4 percent each).

Footwear

TPP would likely result in an increase in U.S. footwear trade. U.S. imports of footwear from all countries would be $1.1 billion higher (2.7 percent) than 2032 baseline growth estimates. U.S. imports of footwear from the TPP countries would be $1.6 billion higher (23.4 percent) than the baseline; most of this increase would be accounted for by imports of footwear from Vietnam. The growth in U.S. footwear imports from TPP countries is expected to occur at the expense of China and other non-TPP footwear suppliers to the U.S. market. U.S. imports from China would fall by $400 million (1.3 percent) under TPP, compared with the non-TPP baseline. TPP’s impact on U.S. footwear exports is expected to be small in absolute terms, with total U.S. footwear exports expected to be $138 million higher (12.2 percent). Most of these exports would be of footwear parts to Vietnam, to be used to assemble footwear for the U.S. market.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Pendleton® and Britannica Home Fashions® to Launch New Home Textiles Collection

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - May 17, 2016) - Pendleton Woolen Mills, a globally acclaimed-lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon and Britannica Home Fashions, a marketer and manufacturer of premium bedding and home fashions in New York City, announce a new license for Pendleton Home beginning fall 2016. The Britannica x Pendleton license will leverage Pendleton's iconic woolen blankets and design archives with companion non-wool fabrics of sateen, cotton, percale and blended fabrics from Britannica, to create exciting and unique styles for top of the bed, bath and home.

"Pendleton welcomes Britannica as a partner in the development of an exclusive collection of premium home textiles," said Bob Christnacht, Pendleton's Vice President of Global Sales. "We are thrilled to join Britannica Home Fashions in offering quality, crafted home fashions that will serve a diverse consumer demand and look forward to new Home market opportunities for the Pendleton brand."

Pendleton Home products will include, sheets, coverlets, duvets, matelassé, cotton blankets, table linens, decorative pillows and bath textiles; a graphic and textural blend of Pendleton design aesthetics and woolen blankets with Britannica's expertise of complementing non-wool fabrics.

Speaking for Britannica, Etai Gross, President, said, "We are pleased to bring our company's excellent sourcing resources and design capabilities to Pendleton Woolen Mills, already known in the industry for outstanding textiles for bed and bath. We are delighted to be associated with a significant expansion of Pendleton Home products and with growth of the brand's presence in department stores and specialty retailers."

The Britannica Home Fashions Showroom is located at 214 West 39th Street, Suite #1102, New York, New York, 10018. Britannica joins Pendleton's family of home textiles; along with Downlite and Southwest Looms.

About Pendleton
Setting the standard for classic American style, Pendleton is a lifestyle brand recognized as a symbol of American heritage, authenticity and craftsmanship. With six generations of family ownership since 1863, the company recently celebrated 153 years of weaving fabrics in the Pacific Northwest. Known for fabric innovation, Pendleton owns and operates two of America's remaining woolen mills, constantly updating them with state-of-the-art looms and eco-friendly technology. Inspired by its heritage, the company designs and produces apparel for men and women, blankets, home décor, and gifts. Pendleton is available through select retailers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea and Australia; Pendleton stores; company catalogs; and direct-to-consumer channels including the Pendleton website, http://www.pendleton-usa.com.

About Britannica
Britannica Home Fashions Inc., founded in 1974, is a leader in home products. Headquartered in the heart of Manhattan's textile and fashion district, Britannica operates offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and New Delhi and Bangalore, India. Britannica works with key strategic partners to bring exclusive lifestyle brands to the home. BHF manufactures fashion and basic bedding, bath, and home decor. Their products are artfully made and bring year round comfort and wellness to people's lives.

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications

For recall details and photos of product, CLICK HERE.

Units: About 495,000 Roman shades and 28,500 roller/roll-up blinds (about 90,000 Roman shades were recalled in October 2009)

Description: This recall involves all styles of Roman shades with inner cords, all styles of roll-up blinds, and roller blinds that do not have a tension device. A tension device is intended to be attached to the continuous loop bead chain or continuous loop pull cord and installed into the wall or floor.

Incidents/Injuries: Roman Shades: CPSC received a new report of the death of a 22-month-old boy in Cedar Falls, Iowa who was found hanging by his neck from the outer pull cords of a Roman shade in May 2010. The outer pull cords were knotted at the bottom. He was rescued by his father but died later in the hospital. In March 2008, a 2-year-old boy from Ocean View, Delaware climbed up on a toy chest to look out of a window and became entangled in the inner cords of a Roman shade. His parents removed the cord. No permanent injuries were sustained. This incident prompted a previous recall. Roll-up Blinds: None reported. Roller Blinds: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using all Roman shades with inner cords, all roll-up blinds, and all roller blinds that do not have a tension device, and contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime for free repair kits or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers who have roller blinds with a tension device should make sure the tension device is attached to the continuous loop bead chain or continuous loop pull cord and is installed into the wall or floor.

Sold at Hanover Direct/Domestications, the Company Store/Company Kids; online at www.domestications.com and www.thecompanystore.com; and through catalog sales nationwide from January1996 through October 2009 for between $20 and $579.

Importer(s): Hanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications, The Company Store, and Company Kids) of Weehawken, N.J.

Manufactured in China, United States, and other countries.

Federal Business Opportunities through May 18, 2016

Recently posted federal business opportunities.
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Title:             Fabric & Vinyl Restock
Sol. #:            FA5270-16-Q-A030
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Pacific Air Forces
Location:          18 CONS - Kadena
Posted On:         May 18, 2016 12:45 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 26, 2016 9:17 pm
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Title:             Prep School Flags and Poles
Sol. #:            W911SD-16-T-FLAG
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 4:12 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Load Bearing Equipment Items
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0108
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 4:03 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             T-Shirts With Imprints and Logos
Sol. #:            W91243-16-Q-L030
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            National Guard Bureau
Location:          USPFO for Nebraska
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 3:45 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 17, 2016 3:23 pm
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1047
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 3:06 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 01, 2016 1:59 am
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Title:             Holsters, Helmets, and Magazines
Sol. #:            W912JA-16-T-0065
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 2:45 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 10, 2016 11:54 am
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Title:             OPTION - T-Shirts
Sol. #:            W911RX-16-Q-0104
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 11:52 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 15, 2016 2:28 pm
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Title:             Provide beanie caps for US Army Marketing and Research Group, Fort Knox, Kentucky during the period 1 July 2016 through 30 June 2017 with two one-year option periods
Sol. #:            W9124D-16-T-0042
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - Fort Knox
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 10:22 am
Current Type:      Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 08, 2016 9:11 am
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Title:             Body Armor
Sol. #:            M67001-16-T-1200
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MCB Camp Lejeune - RCO
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 9:54 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             BUCKLE
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1163
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 9:32 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Boot, Temperate, Coyote
Sol. #:            SPE1C116RXTBD
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 17, 2016 8:30 am
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: May 16, 2016 4:12 pm
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Title:             BELT,MILITARY POLIC
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1091
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 9:05 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 05, 2016 12:26 pm
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Title:             Nomex/Naugahyde/Thread
Sol. #:            SPMYM4-16-Q-0484
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Land and Maritime
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 8:47 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 16, 2016 8:45 pm
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Title:             HELMET,COMBAT VEHIC
Sol. #:            SPE7L316U0169
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Land and Maritime - BSM
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 8:18 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             CLUB,SELF-PROTECTIO
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1090
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 8:08 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 05, 2016 12:26 pm
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Title:             CARRIER,SELF-PROTEC
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1092
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 8:07 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Globe 10" Technical Rescue Boots
Sol. #:            FA9401-16-T-0012
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          377 MSG/Contracting Division
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 6:02 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Aircraft Engine Covers and Plugs
Sol. #:            N00244-16-T-0145
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 5:13 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 11, 2016 4:08 pm
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Title:             Cancellation of Solicitation: Instructor Commercial Ram Air Parachute Systems (ICRAPS) Javelin Odyssey Harness/Container and SABRE2 Main/Reserve Parachutes
Sol. #:            H92239-16-T-0004
Agency:            Other Defense Agencies
Office:            U.S. Special Operations Command
Location:          USASOC
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 4:34 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / Cancelled
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 06, 2016 5:19 pm
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Title:             Boot, Temperate, Coyote
Sol. #:            SPE1C116RXTBD
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 4:12 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             BUTTON,INSIGNIA
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0264
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 4:07 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             DECORATION SET,INDI
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0265
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 3:36 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Non Fire-Resistant Combat Shirt
Sol. #:            FA8054-16-R-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            AFICA
Location:          AFICA- CONUS
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 9:07 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 28, 2016 3:21 pm
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Title:             General Purpose Pouch
Sol. #:            612500NC
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 8:42 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             ISLAMIC (MUSLIM) RELIGIOUS SUPPORT ITEMS
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0104
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 16, 2016 7:41 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             RIBBON,AWARDS
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1152
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 15, 2016 7:49 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Solicitation for Female Concealable Vest
Sol. #:            M67001-16-T-1195
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MCB Camp Lejeune - RCO
Posted On:         May 13, 2016 5:14 pm
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: May 13, 2016 5:10 pm
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Title:             Clipboard, Pilot's
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0099
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 13, 2016 2:15 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II (ACH GEN II)
Sol. #:            W91CRB-16-R-0004
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W91CRB ) Division D
Posted On:         May 13, 2016 1:53 pm
Current Type:      Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 24, 2015 2:09 pm
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Title:             2016 Warrior Games Athletic Apparel
Sol. #:            0010858437
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 13, 2016 11:40 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 27, 2016 4:59 pm
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Title:             Flame Resistant and ARC Rated Materials
Sol. #:            1600001
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Posted On:         May 13, 2016 8:46 am
Current Type:      Sources Sought (Modified)
Base Type:         Sources Sought
Base Posting Date: May 13, 2016 8:37 am
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Title:             TEXTILE TAPE 167 YARD ROLL
Sol. #:            7QSBAAA-R5-16-5853-SQA1
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center
Posted On:         May 13, 2016 8:21 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 06, 2016 6:37 pm
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Title:             SHOULDER CORD,INFAN
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1046
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 7:40 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 01, 2016 2:00 am
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Title:             Armor, Personal
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - RSA (W58RGZ) Aviation
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 6:20 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             PROXIMITY SUIT
Sol. #:            N00244-16-T-0131
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 4:45 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 03, 2016 5:09 pm
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Title:             Personal Protective Equipment
Sol. #:            W912L1-16-T-0067
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            National Guard Bureau
Location:          USPFO for Texas
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 4:27 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Bags and Backpacks
Sol. #:            F8U2LG6118AW01
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 4:13 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Promotional Products
Sol. #:            W911SD-16-T-0225
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 3:55 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 10, 2016 9:46 am
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Title:             TY122SWHXL002500*COVER
Sol. #:            SPEFA516Q3051
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Land and Maritime - Philadelphia Detachment
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 3:24 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Beretta Pistol Holsters
Sol. #:            W22G1F610401Z9
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 3:21 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 14, 2016 2:02 pm
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Title:             Master IDIQ - Emergency Kits
Sol. #:            DJF-16-2300-PR-0005659
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location:          FedBid Marketplace
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 3:11 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 05, 2016 8:37 am
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Title:             Pre-Solicitation Conference ACU/MCCUU/NWU/Afghan
Sol. #:            SPE1C116RADC
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 2:06 pm
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 21, 2016 10:47 am
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Title:             Non Fire-Resistant Combat Shirt
Sol. #:            FA8054-16-R-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            AFICA
Location:          AFICA- CONUS
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 12:03 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 28, 2016 3:21 pm
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Title:             COAST GUARD SURVIVAL GEAR
Sol. #:            HSCG29-16-QXJN274
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Location:          USCG Base New Orleans
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 11:25 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 25, 2016 11:55 am
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Title:             15 GLOVE
Sol. #:            SPMYM216Q1152
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          DLA Maritime PSNS
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 9:50 am
Current Type:      Solicitation
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: May 11, 2016 11:31 am
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Title:             SURPLUS PISTOL HOLSTERS
Sol. #:            0226-S3605A
Agency:            Defense Contract Management Agency
Office:            Defense Contract Management Agency
Location:          DCMA Dayton
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 9:33 am
Base Type:         Sale of Surplus Property
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Title:             CLOTH,FIBERGLASS
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0155
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 8:36 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Holsters, Helmets, and Magazines
Sol. #:            W912JA-16-T-0065
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 8:31 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 10, 2016 11:54 am
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Title:             service pins for employees    
Sol. #:            VA10116Q0058
Agency:            Department of Veterans Affairs
Office:            VA Center for Acquisition Innovation (Washington)
Location:          VA CAI Washington
Posted On:         May 12, 2016 6:37 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 18, 2016 3:14 pm
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Title:             Aircraft Helmets
Sol. #:            HSCG29-16-Q-8AS538
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Location:          USCG Sector Corpus Christi
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 6:33 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             STAND,FLAGSTAFF
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1144
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 4:14 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Aircraft Engine Covers and Plugs
Sol. #:            N00244-16-T-0145
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 4:08 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             DECORATION SET,INDI
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0141
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 2:05 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Non Fire-Resistant Combat Shirt
Sol. #:            FA8054-16-R-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            AFICA
Location:          AFICA- CONUS
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 12:19 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 28, 2016 3:21 pm
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0248
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 12:04 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             15 GLOVE
Sol. #:            SPMYM216Q1152
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          DLA Maritime PSNS
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 11:31 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             U.S. Coast Guard Dry Suits
Sol. #:            HSCG23-16-R-MNQ080
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Location:          Commandant (CG-912), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 11:16 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 14, 2016 1:00 pm
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Title:             Sun Shades
Sol. #:            FA4661-16-Q-0042
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          7 CONS
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 10:54 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             DECORATION SET,INDI
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0247
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 10:50 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR
Sol. #:            N68836-16-T-0227
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 10:40 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Super Absorbent Yarn Netting 
Sol. #:            N00167-16-T-0064
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Sea Systems Command
Location:          NSWC Carderock Division
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 10:28 am
Current Type:      Solicitation
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: May 10, 2016 2:56 pm
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Title:             2016 BCP UNIFORM ORDER
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            Bureau of Reclamation
Location:          BOR - All Offices
Posted On:         May 11, 2016 10:04 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor Service can find links to the full solicitations at www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pri/berry/fbo.htm. You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

American and Colombian Labor Unions File Labor Rights Petition Citing Failures of Colombia FTA

On May 16, 2016, The American Federation Of Labor And Congress Of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Central Unitaria De Trabajadores (CUT) Confederación De Trabajadores De Colombia (CTC) Corporación Colombiana Para La Justicia Y El Trabajo (COLJUSTICIA) Sindicato Nacional De Trabajadores De La Industria Agropecuaria (SINTRAINAGRO) Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) filed Public Submission to the Office of Trade & Labor Affairs (OTLA) under chapters 17 (labor) and 21 (dispute settlement) of the Colombia-United States Trade Promotion Agreement concerning the failure of the government of Colombia to comply with chapter 17 of the colombia-united states trade promotion agreement, alleging:

The government of Colombia (GOC) has failed to comply with multiple obligations under Chapter 17 of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA). The GOC has failed to effectively enforce its labor laws through a sustained and recurring course of inaction and action in a manner that affects trade and investment; waived or otherwise derogated from its statutes and regulations in a manner affecting trade or investment; failed to adopt and maintain in its statutes and regulations, and practices thereunder, the rights as stated in the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; failed to ensure that proceedings in its administrative, judicial or labor tribunals are transparent and do not entail unwarranted delays and failed to ensure that final decisions from its administrative, judicial or labor tribunals are made available without undue delay. The GOC is therefore in violation of its obligations under Chapter 17, Articles 17.2.1 (a)-(b), 17.2.2, 17.3.1 (a), 17.4.2 and 17.4.3. (b) of the TPA, which entered into force on May 15, 2012.

The labor unions and federations and non-governmental organizations (the “petitioners”) listed on the cover page hereby jointly file this petition with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA) in accordance with the procedures set forth at 71 Fed. Reg. 76691, Section F. Upon completing its investigation, petitioners request that the U.S. invoke Cooperative Labor Consultations under Article 17.7 of the TPA to ensure the GOC takes all measures necessary to amend its laws, regulations and procedures in accordance with ILO fundamental labor rights and address the legal, institutional, and practical obstacles to the effective enforcement of labor laws and access to justice. If these consultations fail to bring about full compliance with Chapter 17 within a year of their commencement, the petitioners urge the U.S. to invoke the dispute settlement process under Chapter 21. As described in this petition, the GOC has been out of compliance with its labor obligations since the first day the TPA went into effect. There is no legitimate reason that workers should continue to be denied their rights. Delay hurts not only the working people whose rights are denied, but all other working people whose pay and benefits are dragged down as a consequence, including workers in the U.S.

Certain Certain Warp Stretch Woven Rayon Blend Fabrics Okay'd for DR-CAFTA Short Supply

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (``CITA'') has determined that certain warp stretch woven rayon blend fabrics, as specified below, are not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities.

The request was filed by Grunfeld Desiderio Lerowitz Silverman & Klestadt LLP on behalf of Tang Textiles.

Product details

ProductCertain Warp Stretch Woven Rayon Blend Fabrics

Fabric #1: Warp Stretch Woven Rayon, Nylon, Spandex Fabric

HTS:
5516.22.00; 5516.23.00; 5516.24.00

Fiber Content:
Rayon: 67-80%; Nylon 15-35%; Spandex 2-6%

Yarn configuration:
Warp - nylon filament combined with spandex filament
Filling - rayon staple

Yarn Denier: Nylon and Spandex of various deniers.

Width:
metric: 139-153 cm
English: 55-60 in

Weight: 220-315 grams per square meter

Thread Count (Density):
Metric: 30-74 ends per cm (warp) X 27-38 picks per cem (filling)
English: 76-185 ends per inch (warp) X 70-95 picks per inch (filling)

Weave type: Various weaves

Finish/Processing: Of yarns of different colors and/or piece dyed and/or printed.


Fabric #2: Warp Stretch Woven Rayon, Polyester, Nylon, Spandex Fabric

HTS:
5407.10.00; 5407.92.20; 5407.93.20; 5407.94.20; 5516.22.00; 5516.23.00; 5516.24.00

Fiber Content:
Rayon: 30-70%; Polyester: 20-52%; Nylon 9-35%; Spandex 2-6%

Yarn configuration:
Warp - nylon filament, polyester filament and spandex filament
Filling - rayon staple combined with polyester filament

Yarn Denier: Polyester, Nylon and Spandex of various deniers.

Width:
metric: 139-153 cm
English: 55-60 in

Weight: 220-315 grams per square meter

Thread Count (Density):
Metric: 30-48 ends per cm (warp) X 27-40 picks per cem (filling)
English: 76-120 ends per inch (warp) X 70-100 picks per inch (filling)

Weave -type: Various weaves

Finish/Processing: Of yarns of different colors and/or piece dyed and/or printed.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Long Awaited MTB Process Contains Two Problems for U.S. Manufacturers

Since 1982, nearly every Congress has passed legislation to temporarily reduce or suspend tariffs on certain imported products and make technical corrections to U.S. tariff laws. Although the official title of the bill varies from year to year, it is usually referred to simply as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill ("MTB") The duty suspensions and reductions are designed to boost the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers by lowering the cost of imported inputs without harming domestic firms that produce competing products.

The last MTB passed by Congress expired on December 31, 2012. Since then, U.S. manufacturers have faced an annual $748 million tax increase on their inputs and the U.S. economy has suffered a $1.875 billion economic loss, according to an analysis by the National Association of Manufacturers. As a result, manufacturers in a broad range of industries have experienced tax burdens and lost jobs, consumers have faced higher prices, and U.S. businesses have lost their competitive edge over foreign companies.

Now, nearly three-and-a-half years after the expiration of duty suspension congress has finally started to act on much needed legislation to make U.S. manufacturers more competitive internationally.

WHAT CONGRESS DID NOT DO.

Congress did not restore the expired duty suspensions, nor even start the process of restoring them. U.S. textile producers paying import duties on inputs, such as certain acrylic and rayon fiber, not available from any domestic source will continue to pay those duties for the next several months.

WHAT CONGRESS DID.

Congress created a process for doing an MTB. The new process has the initial request for a duty suspension filed at the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC"), not congress. After vetting the request to assure that they conform to the standards that historically have been applied to temporary duty suspensions: (1) must have no domestic opposition, (2) must not result in more than $500,000 in lost tariff revenue, and (3) must be something that Customs can administer, the ITC will give congress a of list of recommended duty suspensions for the MTB. Congress may delete from the list but may not add to the list.

SO FAR SO GOOD, HOWEVER.

The ITC is directed to start the process no later than October 15, 2016. If, as is likely, the ITC takes until that date to start the process, then, due to various comment and response periods built into the process, the likely earliest date for those duty suspensions that expired at the end of 2016 to be restored is in the fall of of 2017. U.S. manufacturers will, likely, have to wait another 14 months or more before they can enjoy their former duty savings.

The new procedure also calls on the ITC, once the suspension are in effect, to evaluate the economic impact of the suspensions and recommend whether any duty suspensions or reductions should be made permanent by unilateral act of congress. Unilateral action making a suspension or reduction permanent raises two concerns--

1. Temporary suspensions or reductions leave open the possibility that a producer may in the future wish to enter this market, knowing that the duty will snap back with the expiration of the temporary provision.

2. Permanently zeroing out a tariff unilaterally deprives the U.S. of a bargaining tool when negotiating trade agreements.

While we cannot tell in advance whether the ITC will recommend making any duty suspension permanent, or whether congress would act on such a recommendation, the fact that the new process envisions taking what, since 1982, has been mechanism for making temporary duty suspensions and transforms it into a potential mechanism to make them permanent is troubling.

Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor Service can find an annotated version of the new MTB procedures, with background, explanatory test, and likely timeline at http://www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pri/mtb/114-hr-4923-Annotated.pdf. You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Made in the USA Makes the News

Agathon Associates' David Trumbull was recently cited as an expert in textiles and U.S. manufacturing by USA Today in a article about U.S. apparel manufacturing and the claims of Donald Trump regarding U.S. manufacturing.

Agathon Associates' Client Bolt Threads Raises $50 Million, Forms New Partnership to Further its Mission to Deliver Sustainable, High Performance Fabrics

Bolt Threads, an American-based biotechnology company creating the next generation of high performance fabrics, today announced it has raised $50 million in Series C financing. Existing investor Formation 8 led the round, along with new investors including Nan Fung, a business conglomerate based in Hong Kong, and Innovation Endeavors. Other existing investors, including Alafi Capital, East West Capital, Foundation Capital and Founders Fund also participated.

Since launching out of stealth last year, Bolt Threads has attracted the interest of both new investors and partners, including Patagonia. The company is now producing its Engineered Silk™ protein at large scale, and is moving into yarn manufacturing this summer.

“The $1.5 trillion textiles industry hasn’t achieved a major step forward since the 1930s, with the development of nylon,” said Jim Kim, founder and managing partner of Formation 8. “Bolt Threads’ engineered and elegant silks represent an opportunity to fundamentally impact and enable properties in clothing we never dreamed would be possible. Dan and the team at Bolt Threads are visionaries who have applied new age proprietary techniques to a non-traditional technology opportunity in a big, old-world sector. We look forward to the fashion and function trends that Bolt Threads will lead in textiles.”

Bolt Threads was co-founded in 2009 by CEO Dan Widmaier, Chief Scientific Officer David Breslauer, and Vice President of Operations Ethan Mirsky. The three were fascinated with natural silk, its properties and the process of its production in nature. This curiosity led them to develop technology to produce Engineered Silk™ made wholly of natural proteins, creating a sustainable and durable new material. Together with partners like Patagonia, Bolt Threads is pioneering more sustainable and non-toxic processes for textile manufacturing.

“Manmade fabrics like nylon and polyester have transformed the fashion industry, for better and for worse,” said Widmaier. “The use of hydrocarbon polymers in these textiles has created a lingering toxic problem for the environment. At Bolt Threads, we’re re-thinking textile manufacturing, producing high performance materials that are also not nearly as harmful to the environment as existing options. It’s an incredibly important and challenging problem to solve and we’re excited to collaborate with Patagonia and other partners to make cleaner textile production a reality.”

ABOUT BOLT THREADS

The material world is about to get a whole new material. Bolt Threads is creating the next generation of performance fibers and fabrics using proprietary breakthroughs in industrial biotechnology. Working at the molecular level, Bolt Threads will transform the textiles market, turning renewable raw materials into products with outstanding properties that meet specific consumer needs.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Federal Business Opportunities through May 11, 2016

Recently posted federal business opportunities.
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Title:             Customized Culinary Specialists Chef Uniforms
Sol. #:            N0024416T0137
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 5:19 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Personal Protective Equipment Weight Reduction and Sizing Focus Meeting
Sol. #:            W91CRB-16-R-PPES
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W91CRB ) Division D
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 4:15 pm
Current Type:      Special Notice (Modified)
Base Type:         Special Notice
Base Posting Date: May 04, 2016 4:26 pm
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Title:             SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFORM PROGRAM
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            Bureau of Reclamation
Location:          BOR - All Offices
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 3:56 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Elastic Webbing & Cord - Berry Amendment Compliant
Sol. #:            CT2210-16
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR
Location:          Contracting Office/Manchester
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 3:37 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFORM PROGRAM
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            Bureau of Reclamation
Location:          BOR - All Offices
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 3:30 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFORM PROGRAM
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            Bureau of Reclamation
Location:          BOR - All Offices
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 3:00 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Super Absorbent Yarn Netting 
Sol. #:            N00167-16-T-0064
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Sea Systems Command
Location:          NSWC Carderock Division
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 2:56 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Master IDIQ - Emergency Kits
Sol. #:            DJF-16-2300-PR-0005659
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location:          FedBid Marketplace
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 2:55 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 05, 2016 8:37 am
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Title:             TENT,MX SHELTER, TAN,
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1139
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 2:20 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Weather Watches
Sol. #:            FA4417-16-Q-0023
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Special Operations Command
Location:          1 SOCONS- Hurlburt
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 1:28 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 26, 2016 10:55 am
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Title:             Jungle Boots
Sol. #:            W912JA-16-T-0064
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 1:23 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 29, 2016 11:36 am
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Title:             Fabric Suppliers for Food Service Uniform
Sol. #:            W911QYMMMMNNNN
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS)
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 12:46 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Air & Marine Student Gear
Sol. #:            20091896
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Customs and Border Protection
Location:          Procurement Directorate - DC
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 12:23 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 29, 2016 7:34 am
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Title:             Holsters, Helmets, and Magazines
Sol. #:            W912JA-16-T-0063
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 11:54 am
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 29, 2016 11:26 am
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Title:             Holsters, Helmets, and Magazines
Sol. #:            W912JA-16-T-0065
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 11:54 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             SACN_Law Enforcement Floatation Pants and Jackets
Sol. #:            P16PS01227
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            National Park Service
Location:          NPS - All Offices
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 10:29 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             BADGE,QUALIFICATION
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1134
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 10:23 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0168
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 10:05 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Promotional Products
Sol. #:            W911SD-16-T-0225
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 9:46 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             DECORATION SET,INDI
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0236
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 8:47 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTE
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0252
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 8:41 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,SHOULDER S
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0113
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 8:09 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             INSIGNIA,SHOULDER S
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0112
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 10, 2016 8:09 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             FLAG,NATIONAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1010
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 10:05 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 26, 2016 9:52 am
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Title:             Provide beanie caps for US Army Marketing and Research Group, Fort Knox, Kentucky during the period 1 July 2016 through 30 June 2017 with two one-year option periods
Sol. #:            W9124D-16-T-0042
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - Fort Knox
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 6:14 pm
Current Type:      Solicitation
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 08, 2016 9:11 am
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Title:             Non Fire-Resistant Combat Shirt
Sol. #:            FA8054-16-R-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            AFICA
Location:          AFICA- CONUS
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 3:52 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 28, 2016 3:21 pm
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Title:             INSIGNIA,RANK,OFFIC
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0246
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 3:42 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             FASTENER TAPE,HOOK
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0249
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 2:54 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             K9 Integrated Vest and Camera System
Sol. #:            OEM-16-069
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            United States Marshals Service
Location:          Tactical Operations Division
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 2:36 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             CANTEEN,WATER
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0256
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 2:26 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Clothing & Screen Printing Order
Sol. #:            W912BU-16-R-0053
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location:          USACE District, Philadelphia
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 2:18 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Bag, Flyers Helmet
Sol. #:            SPRDL1-16-Q-0343
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Defense Logistics Agency Detachment
Location:          DLA TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 1:36 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Ballistics Vests and Accessories
Sol. #:            HQ0034-16-T-0083
Agency:            Other Defense Agencies
Office:            Washington Headquarters Services
Location:          WHS, Acquisition Directorate
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 11:00 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 14, 2016 5:23 pm
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Title:             FIREFIGHTER GEAR
Sol. #:            W22G1F609500ZX
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 10:54 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 06, 2016 12:42 pm
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Title:             JV24-F Janesville Style Turnout Coat & Pants
Sol. #:            N00104-16-Q-X030
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg PA
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 10:07 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 28, 2016 7:42 am
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Title:             NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD AS LIMITED SOURCE  TROPICAL COMBAT BOOT (TCB)
Sol. #:            M67854-16-Q-1124
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MARCORSYSCOM
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 9:55 am
Base Type:         Special Notice
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Title:             Purchase of shirts, jackets and nametags for NPS
Sol. #:            40269664
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            National Park Service
Location:          NPS - All Offices
Posted On:         May 09, 2016 8:46 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             SERVICE RIBBON,AWAR
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1108
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 08, 2016 2:08 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             TEXTILE TAPE 167 YARD ROLL
Sol. #:            7QSBAAA-R5-16-5853-SQA1
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center
Posted On:         May 06, 2016 6:37 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Uniforms, towels, & cleaning service requirement
Sol. #:            RFQ-IL-16-00018
Agency:            Environmental Protection Agency
Office:            Office of Acquisition Management (OAM)
Location:          Region V
Posted On:         May 06, 2016 5:34 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Instructor Commercial Ram Air Parachute Systems (ICRAPS) Javelin Odyssey Harness/Container and SABRE2 Main/Reserve Parachutes
Sol. #:            H92239-16-T-0004
Agency:            Other Defense Agencies
Office:            U.S. Special Operations Command
Location:          USASOC
Posted On:         May 06, 2016 5:19 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Vest Meet or Exceed 
Sol. #:            HSFLAR-16-Q-00026
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Location:          FLETC Artesia Facility (OAO)
Posted On:         May 06, 2016 2:44 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Fragmentation Helmet, Lightweight, USMC, Ballistic Post and Screw
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0080
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 06, 2016 9:58 am
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 17, 2016 7:38 am
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Title:             RA-1 Advanced Ram Air Parachute System
Sol. #:            W911QY-16-R-0020
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS)
Posted On:         May 06, 2016 9:39 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 14, 2016 8:21 am
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Title:             Master IDIQ - Emergency Kits
Sol. #:            DJF-16-2300-PR-0005659
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location:          FedBid Marketplace
Posted On:         May 06, 2016 8:51 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 05, 2016 8:37 am
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Title:             GLOVE, Latex Medical Grade Size 9 (L)
Sol. #:            7QSBAAA-R5-16-1781-SQA1
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 7:50 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             CANTEEN,WATER
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1098
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 4:14 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             RBPO Course - Training Gear
Sol. #:            FY16RR023
Agency:            Department of State
Office:            Office of Acquisitions
Location:          Acquisition Management
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 3:50 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             T-Shirts With Imprints and Logos
Sol. #:            W91243-16-T-L030
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            National Guard Bureau
Location:          USPFO for Nebraska
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 3:48 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             RBPO Course - Individual Equipment
Sol. #:            FY16RR021
Agency:            Department of State
Office:            Office of Acquisitions
Location:          Acquisition Management
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 3:43 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 05, 2016 3:43 pm
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Title:             Uniform Cleaning
Sol. #:            16-247-SOL-00045
Agency:            Department of Health and Human Services
Office:            Indian Health Service
Location:          Phoenix Area Office
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 3:12 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Jungle Boots
Sol. #:            W912JA-16-T-0064
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 2:36 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 29, 2016 11:36 am
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Title:             R&R Marketing Items
Sol. #:            W912LQ-16-T-0032
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            National Guard Bureau
Location:          USPFO for Virginia
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 2:27 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 04, 2016 5:13 pm
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Title:             CVN72 BOOTS, FIREFIGHTING VARIOUS SIZES
Sol. #:            N62793-16-R-A078
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Sea Systems Command
Location:          SUPSHIP Newport News
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 2:24 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY for tool carrying back packs
Sol. #:            SPMYM216Q0972
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          DLA Maritime PSNS
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 12:32 pm
Current Type:      Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 25, 2016 10:12 am
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Title:             BELT,MILITARY POLIC
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1091
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 12:26 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             CLUB,SELF-PROTECTIO
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1090
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 12:26 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             BAG,TENT FRAME
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 11:38 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             NWU Parka(s) Digital, Type II, Type III & APECS Parka(s) MARPAT Woodland, Air Force Tiger Stripe 
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0103
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Contracting Services Office - Philadelphia
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 10:28 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             JV24-F Janesville Style Turnout Coat & Pants
Sol. #:            N00104-16-Q-X030
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg PA
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 10:17 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 28, 2016 7:42 am
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Title:             Master IDIQ - Emergency Kits
Sol. #:            DJF-16-2300-PR-0005659
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location:          FedBid Marketplace
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 8:37 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Proximity suits
Sol. #:            4201
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 8:09 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             SHAPE,DAY,MARITIME
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0030
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 7:38 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             CWU-27P Flyer's Coverall Cloth
Sol. #:            N00421-16-RFI-1007
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Air Systems Command
Location:          Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 6:46 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             MEDAL SET,SERVICE
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T0206
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 6:38 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T0371
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 05, 2016 6:35 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Fabric & Vinyl Restock
Sol. #:            FA5270-16-Q-A030
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Pacific Air Forces
Location:          18 CONS - Kadena
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 7:47 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 26, 2016 9:17 pm
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Title:             KEVLAR FABRIC
Sol. #:            SPMYM4-16-Q-0446
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Land and Maritime
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 5:43 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             DECORATION,INDIVIDUAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0123
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 4:49 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Personal Protective Equipment Weight Reduction and Sizing Focus Meeting
Sol. #:            W91CRB-16-R-PPES
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W91CRB ) Division D
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 4:26 pm
Base Type:         Special Notice
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Title:             Maritime Security Helmets
Sol. #:            N61331-16-R-0014
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Sea Systems Command
Location:          NSWC Panama City Divison
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 4:05 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             PLZT Goggle parts
Sol. #:            W912JB16P4027
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            National Guard Bureau
Location:          127 MSC, MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 2:49 pm
Base Type:         Justification and Approval (J&A)
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Title:             2016 Warrior Games Athletic Apparel
Sol. #:            0010858437
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 2:43 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 27, 2016 4:59 pm
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Title:             Non Fire-Resistant Combat Shirt
Sol. #:            FA8054-16-R-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            AFICA
Location:          AFICA- CONUS
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 2:03 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Mar 28, 2016 3:21 pm
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Title:             T-shirts and Hats
Sol. #:            W912L9-16-T-0019
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 1:06 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Apr 10, 2016 6:58 pm
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Title:             MEDAL,SERVICE
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 10:39 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             TRAINING AID,BATON
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0240
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 9:29 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             HELMET,COMBAT VEHIC
Sol. #:            SPE7L316TE672
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Land and Maritime - BSM
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 9:29 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             PROXIMITY SUIT
Sol. #:            N00244-16-T-0131
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 9:22 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: May 03, 2016 5:09 pm
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Title:             T-Shirts
Sol. #:            10848918
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 9:19 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Anti-G Vest, 17/P
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-16-R-0102
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         May 04, 2016 9:10 am
Current Type:      Presolicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: May 02, 2016 1:13 pm
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