Saturday, May 30, 2015
Sterlingwear of Boston Awarded $22.8 Million Contract for Afghanistan National Army Field Jackets
Friday, May 29, 2015
Brickle Group Awarded $29.3 Million Defense Contract
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Customs Proposes to Reclassify and Lower Tariffs on Car Seat Covers
Now Customs believes those rulings to be in error and proposes to revoke them. It is now Custom's position that the subject automobile seat covers are all classified in heading 8708, HTSUS, which provides for "Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705." The rate of duty is 2.5%
Comments are invited on the correctness of the proposed action. Comments are due on or before June 19, 2015.
U.S., Dominican Republic Sign Work Plan aimed at Mutual Customs Recognition
Federal Business Opportunities through May 27, 2015
------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Black Nitrex Gloves Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Gear Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: jacket Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: LION PROXIMITY GEAR COATS PANTS Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Single Oxford Shoes Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Sources Sought for Heated Handwear and Footwear products for Cold Weather Aviation Operations Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TORSO EXTREMITY PROTECTION(TEP)- BALLISTIC COMBAT SHIRT (BCS) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FOOTWEAR COVERS,DIS Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TORSO EXTREMITY PROTECTION(TEP)- BLAST PELVIC PROTECTOR (BPP) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: UTILITY COVERALLS Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Soldier Protection System Torso Extremity Protection- Modular Scalable Vest(SPS TEP MSV) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Mercury Luggage Deployment Bag (Brand Name Only) and Camelback Hydration Pack (Brand Name Only) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Sources Sought Notice - Ground Troops Helmet Liner Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bootwall, Tan, Type 1, Class 2, MCPS to M577 Tracked Vehicle Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STRIPE,TROUSERS,DRE Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Soldier Protection System Torso Extremity Protection-Load Distribution System (SPS TEP LDS) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH,PLAIN WEAVE Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fire Fighter Clothing Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Custom Oregon National Guard Foot Ball Jersey sets Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ANC Non-conductive Protective Footwear Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TORSO EXTREMITY PROTECTION(TEP)- BLAST PELVIC PROTECTOR (BPP) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Annual Flag and Pennant acquisition for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Gear Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: T-Shirts W/Logo Agency: Department of the Army -------------------------------------------------------
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.
Friday, May 22, 2015
CBP Seizes Fake Apparel Worth $48K
Wet Wipe Manufacturer Agrees To Substantiate "Flushability" Advertising Claims under Settlement with FTC
Nice-Pak Products Were also Sold under Costco, CVS, and Target’s Private Labels
Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, Nice-Pak Products, Inc., a manufacturer of wet wipes, has agreed to stop advertising moist toilet tissue as flushable unless it can substantiate that the product is safe to flush. Similarly, Nice-Pak agreed to not claim that its moist toilet tissue is safe for sewer and septic tanks unless it has substantiation for those claims.
In addition, Nice-Pak will stop providing trade customers, such as retailers, with information to make such unsubstantiated claims. Costco, CVS, Target, and BJ’s Wholesale Club were Nice-Pak customers that sold the formulation of the company’s moist toilet tissue that was the subject of the complaint under their own private labels.
“The evidence didn’t back up Nice-Pak’s claims that their wipes were safe to flush,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “If you claim a product is flushable, it needs to flush in the real world, without clogging household plumbing or sewer and septic systems.”
According to the FTC’s complaint, Nice-Pak violated the FTC Act by misrepresenting that a certain formulation of its wipes: 1) are safe for sewer systems; 2) are safe for septic systems; 3) break apart shortly after being flushed; and 4) are safe to flush. The FTC also alleges Nice-Pak provided the means and instrumentalities for retailers and others that marketed the product under their own label to make similar misrepresentations. The company’s tests did not reflect, real world household plumbing or septic conditions, the FTC alleged.
The proposed administrative consent order settling the FTC charges prohibits Nice-Pak from misrepresenting that any wipe is safe to flush, unless it can substantiate that the wipe will disperse in a “sufficiently short amount of time” after flushing to prevent clogging and/or damage to household plumbing, sewage lines, septic systems, and other standard wastewater treatment equipment. The test must also replicate the physical conditions of the environment where the wipes will be disposed.
In addition, the proposed order prohibits Nice-Pak from making representations about the benefits, performance, or efficacy of moist toilet tissue, unless the statements are not misleading and the company relies on competent and reliable evidence, which in some instances must be competent and reliable scientific evidence, to support the claims made. The proposed order also prohibits Nice-Pak from providing the means and instrumentalities to anyone else to make the prohibited misrepresentations.
Defending Freedom at Home and Abroad
This Memorial Day we remember and honor those men and women in our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard who died in the line of duty protecting our American way of life. The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund (http://www.massmilitaryheroes.org/) plans to plant thousands of flags on Boston Common in memory of our fallen Massachusetts service members. These flags will be on display throughout Memorial Day weekend for your observance and reflection.
While honoring our fallen heroes, many of us also plan to enjoy this three-day weekend at the beach, the Cape (Cod or Ann), with a picnic, or otherwise in rest and relaxation as we kick off summer in New England. That is also fitting, for surely the aim of war is to secure a safer, happier, more prosperous and freer life once peace has been restored.
Many speeches have been made through the centuries, memorializing those who died for country and freedom, here's an exempt from one of the most well known and imitated:
"...Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves. Its administration favors the many instead of the few; this is why it is called a democracy..."--Pericles' Funeral Oration, 431 B.C.
So why the quotation from the dead past? Many agree that the ancient Athenian democracy was lost because of imperialistic expansionism and an unnecessary foreign war. The golden age of Athens --that flowering of democracy, art, literature, and philosophy-- came to a premature end with the ruinous 30-year war with neighboring Sparta. Some liberals and democrats today argue that America is, likewise, losing our Democracy at home in the prosecution of an ill-considered war of global military and business expansion.
Certainly there are some parallels. But equally certain, upon a more careful look, are the differences. The blame-America-first, cut-and-run crowd also saw parallels between the Peloponnesian War and the Cold War, but they were wrong. American freedom prevailed in that global conflict. And the demagogues in congress who demanded immediate withdrawal from Iraq (that sure worked out well) failed to note that the downfall of Athens was not Pericles' policy of strong Athenian military action against foreign threats. No, the destruction of Athens was Alcibiades, that calamity of a man, who thought that greatness consisted in following, not leading, public opinion.
Freedom is not free. This Memorial Day let us remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and honor them by committing ourselves to preserving American freedom in every way, big and small.
U.S. Industry Urges No Weakening of Berry Amendment
Federal Business Opportunities through May 20, 2015
------------------------------------------------------- Title: Men's and Women's Air Force Dress Coat, Blue Shade 1620 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MCRC Promotional Items - Bags and Padfolios Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Men's Leggings Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT,MX SHELTER, TAN, Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BOOT WALL, MCP Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH,TERRY Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SYNOPSIS - Soldier Protection System Torso Extremity Protection-Load Distribution System (SPS TEP LDS) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 3rd ID Patches Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FIREFIGHER CLOTHING Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Law Enforcement Badges Agency: Department of the Treasury ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PLUSH KNIT VELOUR Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ANC Non-conductive Protective Footwear Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PARKA, AIR FORCE APECS, CAMOUFLAGE, CLASS 5 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fort Carson, CO Shop Towel Rental and Service Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ARFF Proximity Boots Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Synopsis White Collars & Cuffs for USMA West Point NY Cadet Uniforms Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Choir Robes and Altar Linens Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Provide Non-Metallic Toe Wet Weather Safety Boots for the Oregon Army National Guard Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Provide Non-Metallic Cold Weather Safety Boots for the Oregon Army National Guard Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FABRIC/CLOTH NOMEX Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FOREIGN MILITARY SALES PASGT HELMETS Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Brand Name OR Equal to Gentex Step-In Visors Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Men's Leggings Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Wool Uniforms Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Airmen Protective Systems Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Flags Agency: Other Defense Agencies ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Firefighter Personal Protection Equipment Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tent Rental for Naval War College Graduation Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Gear Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fire Fighter Clothing Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MARKET RESEARCH- Utility Coveralls, Foliage Green Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Multicam Shirts and Pants Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TAPE,TEXTILE Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Geotextile Fabric Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Airmen Protective Systems Agency: Department of the Air Force -------------------------------------------------------
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.
Army Corps of Engineers Sandbag and Poly Sheeting Contract Awarded
Friday, May 15, 2015
USITC Releases 6th Annual Report on U.S. Textile and Apparel Imports from China
New England Golf Outing & Banquet ~ Friday June 19, 2015
Golf Outing
Cranston Country Club
69 Burlingame Road, Cranston, RI 02921 401 826 1683 directions www.cranstoncc.com Cranston CC strictly prohibits personal coolers and alcoholic beverages. Beverage cart is staffed by CCC
Registration 7:30am Shot Gun Start 8:00am
Dinner Banquet
Venus de Milo Restaurant
75 Grand Army Highway, Route 6, Swansea, MA 02777
Social Hour begins at 6:00 pm - Famous Grand Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm
Traditional Prize Giveaway – all attendees paid tickets handed in at reception table are entered in drawing
Be an individual or corporate sponsor
<$100 FRIEND OF NE AATCC
$100-499 GOLD
$500-799 PLATINUM – One (1) complimentary dinner ticket
$800+ PREMIER – Two (2) complimentary dinner tickets
Send below form completed with your check payable to: NEAATCC or the complete credit card information to be charges for the total amount.
Mail completed form below with payment to: Mary Reardon, Tweave LLC, 138 Barrows St, Norton, MA 02766
AATCC member name:____________________________ Company name:_____________________________
Email address:____________________________________ Phone #:__________________________________
Subtotal Golf $80 pp EARLY BIRD SPECIAL for registration received before June 1st
$100 pp for registration received June 1st or after
rain or shine – includes Greens fees, Cart, Boxed Lunch, Practice Range balls
All Golfer’s names required:_____________________________________________________________
Subtotal Meals - $49.00 pp Grand Buffet Dinner Banquet at Venus de Milo, Swansea, MA
Total $ Enclosed Check #_____Or Credit Card type/number/expiration date/name on card_____________
Agathon Associates Helps Massachusetts Textile Company Obtain Designation as Foreign Trade Subzone
Pursuant to the FTZ Board regulations, the application was submitted by the grantee of the FTZ associated with the Port of Boston, the Massachusetts Port Authority. The application was drafted by Agathon Associates on behalf of client Claremont Flock LLC. In order to make use of the Subzone, Claremont must active the Subzone with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Port of Boston. David Trumbull, Principal, Agathon Associates, is a Licensed Customs Broker and plans to partner with the Boston-based brokerage firm of BOC International to active Claremont's Subzone.
David Trumbull in China, Week of May 17th for Wool Conference
Navy Boot Contract Awarded
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Federal Business Opportunities through Wednesday, May 13, 2015
------------------------------------------------------- Title: HAZMAT Suits Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PLUSH KNIT VELOUR Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TROUSER WAISTBAND Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Commercial Item, Leather, Cowhide, Pearl Gray Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MITTEN INSERTS, AIRCREW, WOOL, HEAVY, TYPE N-3B, UNIVERAL SIZE SAGE GREEN Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SOLICITATION* ---Vest Specifics attached--- Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Liner, Flyer's Helmet, Zeta II Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Multicam Shirts and Pants Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Wool Uniforms Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Mercury Luggage Deployment Bag (Brand Name Only) and Camelback Hydration Pack (Brand Name Only) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Thermal Covers Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tent Rental for Naval War College Graduation Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Woven Fabric for U.S. Navy Summer White Uniforms Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Black Mohair Braids for Use in USMA West Point NY Cadet Dress Coats Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Band Major Baldric and Mace Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BLOUSE, WOMAN'S, TFU, NAVY, KHAKI SH# 3729 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Alaska Structure Shelters with ECU Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH, WHITE POCKETING Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: NOMAX Material Royal Blue See attached RFQ for further details Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MARKET RESEARCH- Utility Coveralls Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INDIA WHITE CLOTH Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Synopsis of USMA Cadet Grey Shirts and Overblouses Requirement Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Light Air Warrior System (LAWS) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FIREFIGHTER GEAR-COATS AND PANTS Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Badge/Credential Cases Agency: Department of Homeland Security ------------------------------------------------------- Title: USMA Requirement for White Cotton Webbing Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Gloves, Chemical and Oil Protective (Otto Fuel) Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SYNOPSIS - Soldier Protection System Torso Extremity Protection- Modular Scalable Vest(SPS TEP MSV) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Embroidery, sewing, and laundry services for personnel on digitized pattern NWU TYPE III Uniforms. Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FIREFIGHER CLOTHING Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: USMC RAT Steel Toe Boots Agency: Department of the Army -------------------------------------------------------
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.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Commission Publishes Updated EU Proposal on Regulatory Cooperation in T-TIP Negotiations
Burlington Awarded Two Army Poly/Wool Fabric Contracts
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Customs Proposes to Revoke Ruling Relating to Flock Fiber
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Federal Business Opportunities through May 6, 2015
------------------------------------------------------- Title: TORSO EXTREMITY PROTECTION(TEP)- BALLISTIC COMBAT SHIRT (BCS) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ANC Non-conductive Protective Footwear Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH,TERRY Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT, TEMPER AIR SUPPO Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: High Threat Plate Harness Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Lion MT94 Training Suits Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLAG,NATIONAL Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PLUSH KNIT VELOUR Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Promotional Backpacks Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Protective (Safety) Footwear Sources Sought Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Clothing and Individual Equipment Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FIREFIGHTERS CLOTHING Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: EARPAD SET,FLYER'S Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Individual Military Equipment Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: HORSE HAIR Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Baton Training Fist Suit Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: US and POW Flags Agency: United States Postal Service ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Airmen Protective Systems Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: T-Shirt, White, V-Neck Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GLOVES,PERMEABLE Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FIREFIGHTER GEAR-COATS AND PANTS Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH, LAMINATED Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DOCUMENT BAG Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: USMC RAT Steel Toe Boots Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Sock, Men's, Cotton/Nylon, Dress, Black Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Clothing and Individual Equipment Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: A & B Bags Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Jungle Combat Boot - Ventilating Insole Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PASGT HELMET FMS REQUIREMENTS Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 15 HARD HAT Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Soldier Protection System Torso Extremity Protection-Load Distribution System (SPS TEP LDS) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: OPFOR Training Clothing Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Mattress Covers and Pillow Cases Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FASTENER TAPE,PILE Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH, Z-FLEX Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FIREFIGHTER GEAR-COATS AND PANTS Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Alaska Structure Shelters with ECU Agency: Department of the Air Force -------------------------------------------------------
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.