Emily Maling, Lisa Scott, and Allyson Tenney, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will be attending ASTM Subcommittee F08.22 Camping Softgoods/Tent Flammability Meeting. The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 8 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm MT in Denver, Colorado. The test method for camping tents and test data on tent materials will be discussed. For more information, contact Allyson Tenney at atenney@cpsc.gov or refer to ASTM International at www.astm.org.
Textiles and Trade
Copyright 2015, Agathon Associates, Consultants in Textiles and Trade, Blog by David Trumbull
Monday, June 5, 2023
FTC Finalizes Order Against Motocross and ATV Parts Maker Cycra for False Made in USA Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order against motocross and ATV parts maker Cycra and its officer, Chad James, for falsely claiming that the company’s products were manufactured in the U.S. The FTC’s order, first announced in April, 2023 would stop Cycra and James from making deceptive claims about products being “Made in USA” and require them to pay a monetary judgment. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-finalizes-order-against-motocross-atv-parts-maker-cycra-false-made-usa-claims' target='_blank'>HERE
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Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
On June 2, 223, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (88 FR 36278) Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Navy Coat and Trouser Contract Awarded
M M Manufacturing, LLC, *** Lajas, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $24,483,600 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for coats and trousers. This was a competitive acquisition with 12 responses received. This is a one-year base contract with three one-year option periods. The ordering period end date is May 30, 2024. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2023 through 2024 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-23-D-0048). (Awarded May 31, 2023).
***Woman-owned small business in historically underutilized business zones
M4 Three Magazine Side-by-Side Pouches Contract Awarded
Chautauqua County Chapter of NYSARC Inc.,** Jamestown, New York, has been awarded a maximum $32,681,250 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for M4 three magazine side-by-side pouches. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is May 30, 2026. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2023 through 2026 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (SPE1C1-23-D-N007). (Awarded May 31, 2023).
**Mandatory source
Physical Fitness Uniform Pants Contract Awarded
National Industries for the Blind,** Alexandria, Virginia, has been awarded a maximum $7,882,500 modification (P00003) exercising the second one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-21-D-B112) with four one-year option periods for physical fitness uniform pants. This is an indefinite-delivery contract. Locations of performance are North Carolina and Tennessee, with a June 9, 2024 ordering period end date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2023 through 2024 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
**Mandatory source
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Army and Air Force Coat Contract Awarded
Puerto Rico Apparel Manufacturing Corp.,*** Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $10,928,873 modification (P00033) exercising the fourth one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-19-D-1151) with four one-year option periods for various types of coats and trousers. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is May 29, 2024. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2023 through 2024 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
***Small-disadvantaged business in historically underutilized business zones