Friday, December 30, 2016

Tea Collection Recalls Children’s Denim Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Children’s knit denim jackets

Hazard: The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy: Refund, consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and contact Tea Collection Inc. to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Tea Collection toll-free at 866-374-8747 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at service@teacollection.com or online at www.teacollection.com and click on “product recall” for more information.

Photos available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Tea-Collection-Recalls-Childrens-Denim-Jackets

Recall Details

Units: About 500 (in addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves Tea Collection Inc. children’s knit blue denim jackets with metal buttons and snaps. A tag sewn inside the neck reads “Tea.” Style number 6F22400-405 is printed on a hangtag attached to the garment. The jackets were sold in sizes XS to XL (sizes 2 through 12).

Incidents/Injuries: Tea Collection Inc. has received reports from six consumers about snaps falling off the jackets. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Specialty and other stores nationwide from August 2016 through December 2016 for about $60.

Importer/Distributor: Tea Living Inc., d/b/a Tea Collection Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured in: Thailand

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

2017 Special 301 Report

On December 28, 2016, the Office of the United States Trade Representative published in the Federal Register (81 FR 95722) 2017 Special 301 Review: Identification of Countries Under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974; Request for Public Comment and Notice of Public Hearing.

SUMMARY: Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) requires the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) to identify countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) or deny fair and equitable market access to U.S. persons who rely on intellectual property protection. The provisions of Section 182 are commonly referred to as the ``Special 301'' provisions of the Trade Act. The Trade Act requires the Trade Representative to determine which, if any, of these countries to identify as Priority Foreign Countries. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requests written comments that identify acts, policies, or practices that may form the basis of a country's identification as a Priority Foreign Country or placement on the Priority Watch List or Watch List. USTR also requests notices of intent to appear at the public hearing.

DATES: The schedule and deadlines for the 2017 Special 301 review are as follows:

February 9, 2017 at midnight EST: Written comments, notices of intent to testify at the Special 301 Public Hearing, and hearing statements from the public are due.

February 23, 2017 at midnight EST: Written comments, notices of intent to testify at the Special 301 Public Hearing, and although not mandatory, any prepared hearing statements from foreign governments are due.

February 28, 2017: The Special 301 Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, 1724 F Street NW., Rooms 1&2, Washington, DC 20508. If necessary, the hearing may continue on the next business day. Please consult the USTR Web site for confirmation of the date and location and the schedule of witnesses.

March 3, 2017 at midnight EST: Post-hearing written comments from persons who testified at the public hearing are due.

On or about April 30, 2017: USTR will publish the 2017 Special 301 Report within 30 days of the publication of the National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report.

Federal Business Opportunities through December 28, 2016

Recently posted federal business opportunities.
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0004
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 3:04 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Overgarment, Coat and Trousers, Chemical Protective
Sol. #:            SPM1C113R0018
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 1:51 pm
Current Type:      Special Notice (Modified)
Base Type:         Special Notice
Base Posting Date: Oct 25, 2016 3:30 pm
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Title:             Cloth Polyester Twill Lining Blue/Gray
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0067
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 1:15 pm
Current Type:      Sources Sought (Modified)
Base Type:         Sources Sought
Base Posting Date: Dec 16, 2016 3:20 pm
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Title:             Chain for Full Dress Hat
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0065
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 1:13 pm
Current Type:      Sources Sought (Modified)
Base Type:         Sources Sought
Base Posting Date: Dec 20, 2016 9:39 am
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Title:             Cotton knit Velour
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0066
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 1:11 pm
Current Type:      Sources Sought (Modified)
Base Type:         Sources Sought
Base Posting Date: Dec 16, 2016 3:15 pm
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Title:             Horse Hair Cloth FY 17
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0057
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 12:49 pm
Current Type:      Sources Sought (Modified)
Base Type:         Sources Sought
Base Posting Date: Dec 14, 2016 11:53 am
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Title:             FULL DRESS HATS
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0037
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 11:11 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Mission Essential Ballistic Resistant Equipment
Sol. #:            HSTS05-17-Q-FLT005
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Transportation Security Administration
Location:          Headquarters TSA
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 10:53 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 02, 2016 3:58 pm
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Title:             M777 Covers
Sol. #:            W912L1-17-T-0022
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            National Guard Bureau
Location:          USPFO for Texas
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 10:26 am
Base Type:         Justification and Approval (J&A)
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Title:             Fire Fighter Uniform Service 
Sol. #:            W9124M17T0008
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - Fort Stewart
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 9:40 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             MASK,FACE,IMPACT PR
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0101
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 27, 2016 12:09 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTE
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0112
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 25, 2016 12:08 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             CLIP,END,STRAP
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0092
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 23, 2016 9:50 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             DRASH Tent Components
Sol. #:            2BCTPLC0001
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 23, 2016 8:34 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Aug 05, 2016 3:20 pm
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Title:             Small Shelter Systems
Sol. #:            FA5422-17-R-7009
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Education and Training Command
Location:          Goodfellow AFB, Contracting Squadron
Posted On:         Dec 23, 2016 8:21 am
Current Type:      Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 19, 2016 7:40 am
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Title:             Tents and Clam Shells with Lighting and Power Generation
Sol. #:            W91QVP-17-Q-9040
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 5:24 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 09, 2016 9:46 pm
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Title:             BOOT, HOT WEATHER STEET TOE
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-R-17-XX01
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 3:05 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             FLAG,SIGNAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T2051
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 1:04 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             FLAG,SIGNAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T2042
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 1:04 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Operational Dress Uniform
Sol. #:            HSCG23-17-Q-PUD616
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Location:          Commandant (CG-912), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 12:47 pm
Base Type:         Special Notice
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Title:             Fire Department PPE Gear Cleaning
Sol. #:            FA4613-17-A-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          90 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 12:19 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 15, 2016 3:09 pm
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Title:             USMC KNEE AND ELBOW PAD RFI
Sol. #:            M67854-17-I-1207
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MARCORSYSCOM
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 12:09 pm
Current Type:      Sources Sought (Modified)
Base Type:         Sources Sought
Base Posting Date: Nov 22, 2016 2:54 pm
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Title:             IAAFA BPA Clothing Market Research
Sol. #:            FA3016-17-U-0029
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Education and Training Command
Location:          502d Contracting Squadron
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 9:45 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             SWIMMER DRY SUIT
Sol. #:            N0018917T0D01
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 9:14 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Alice Clip Adapter
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-17-Q-0092
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 8:33 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Direct Purchase and Rental of Work Uniforms
Sol. #:            E17PS0001
Agency:            Department of the Interior
Office:            Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Location:          Bureau Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 8:20 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Frame Modular Command Post, NSN 8340-01-334-2341
Sol. #:            66873130
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         Dec 22, 2016 7:27 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             TENT
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0593
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 11:20 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             OPTION - White Short Sleeve Shirts, Old Guard, Ft Myer
Sol. #:            W91QV1-17-T-0020
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 8:46 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             OPTION - Modified Men, Hi Gloss Shoes, Old Guard, Ft Myer
Sol. #:            W91QV1-17-R-0001
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 6:50 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue
Sol. #:            7FCI-L3-030084-B
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS)
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 5:15 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am
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Title:             Bathrobes
Sol. #:            FA700017T0012
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Direct Reporting Units
Location:          USAF Academy - 10 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 4:33 pm
Current Type:      Solicitation
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 15, 2016 1:06 pm
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Title:             Athletic t-shirts, jerseys, and shorts
Sol. #:            FA7000-17-T-0011
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Direct Reporting Units
Location:          USAF Academy - 10 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 3:50 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             BADGE,QUALIFICATION
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0468
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 3:05 pm
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 04, 2016 12:57 am
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Title:             Ballistic Pad Kits
Sol. #:            W9098S-17-T-0054
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - RI (W9098S) (JMTC-RIA)
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 2:58 pm
Current Type:      Solicitation
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 21, 2016 2:40 pm
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Title:             FEDERAL AGENT STANDARD ISSUE EQUIPMENT FOR OFFICE 
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Department of Energy
Office:            Federal Locations
Location:          All DOE Federal Contracting Offices
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 2:41 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             SAFETY SHOES - WEST
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Distribution
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 2:36 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             MITTEN SHELLS,SNOW
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0588
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 2:15 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             FLAG,SIGNAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T2039
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 2:04 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             FLAG,NATIONAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0110
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 1:55 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0109
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 1:50 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,SHOULDER S
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0102
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 12:50 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             FLAG,NATIONAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0108
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 12:39 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             OPTION - Waist and Breast Plate Buckles
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0035
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 11:29 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 20, 2016 2:55 pm
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Title:             COVER,PERSONNEL IDE
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0034
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 10:12 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 07, 2016 4:07 pm
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Title:             INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SER
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0086
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 9:56 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             TENT,TEMPER AIR SUPPOR
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0583
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 21, 2016 9:20 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, December 27, 2016

ITC Seeks Public Input in Case of Fraudulently Labeled Bed Sheets from India

The Commission instituted this investigation on December 18, 2015, based on a complaint filed by AAVN, Inc. of Richardson, Texas. The complaint alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain woven textile fabrics and products containing same, by reason of infringement of claims 1-7 of U.S. Patent No. 9,131,790 ("the '790 patent") and/or by reason of false advertising. The notice of investigation named fifteen respondents. In the course of the investigation, fourteen of the respondents were terminated from the investigation based upon settlement agreement or consent order. Remaining is Pradip Overseas Ltd. of Ahmedabad, India.

In the complaint, AAVN accused Pradip of false advertising, specifically alleging that Pradip misrepresented the thread count of sheets manufactured in India, imported into the United Sates, and sold in United States department stores ("800 Thread Count" sheets measured at 252.7 threads). Although Pradip responded to the complaint, Pradip later terminated its relationship with its attorneys and represented that it would not participate in the remainder of the investigation.

On September 2, 2016, AAVN moved for leave to file a summary determination motion. The summary determination motion that was appended argued, inter alia, that Pradip had violated section 337 by falsely advertising the thread count of its imported sheets, that the false advertising was deceptive, material, and injurious to AAVN. AAVN sought a general exclusion order and 100 percent bond.

On November 10, 2016, the Administrative Law Judge granted the motion for summary determination as the subject ID. The ALJ found that AAVN had shown a violation of section 337 by reason of false advertising under section 43 of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a)(1)(B). As to remedy, citing 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(2), which sets forth the test for issuance of a general exclusion order, id. at 16, the ALJ found that ``the evidence shows a widespread pattern of violation of Section 337,'' id. at 17. The ALJ also found that ``the evidence shows that it is difficult to identify the source and manufacturers of the falsely advertised products,'' because ``U.S. retailers fail to identify the manufacturer, importer or seller of the textile products at the point of sale.'' Id. at 18. Nor do import records ``reveal the names of the original manufacturers of the materials used to construct the imported products.'' Id. Accordingly, the ALJ found ``that the evidence shows that it is difficult, if not impossible, to identify the sources of the falsely advertised goods.'' Id. Based on these findings the ALJ recommended the issuance of a general exclusion order. Id. In the alternative, the ALJ recommended the issuance of a limited exclusion order. Id. at 19. The ALJ recommended that bond be set at 100 percent of the entered value of the falsely advertised products. Id.

In connection with the final disposition of this investigation, the Commission may (1) issue an order that could result in the exclusion of the subject articles from entry into the United States, and/or (2) issue one or more cease and desist orders that could result in the respondent(s) being required to cease and desist from engaging in unfair acts in the importation and sale of such articles. Accordingly, the Commission is interested in receiving written submissions that address the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered.

If the Commission contemplates some form of remedy, it must consider the effects of that remedy upon the public interest. The factors the Commission will consider include the effect that an exclusion order and/or cease and desist orders would have on (1) the public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving written submissions that address the aforementioned public interest factors in the context of this investigation.

If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve or disapprove the Commission's action. During this period, the subject articles would be entitled to enter the United States under bond, in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving submissions concerning the amount of the bond that should be imposed if a remedy is ordered.

Written submissions and proposed remedial orders must be filed no later than close of business on January 6, 2017. Reply submissions, if any, must be filed no later than the close of business on January 13, 2017. Such submissions should address the ALJ's recommended determinations on remedy and bonding which were made in Order No. 21. No further submissions on any of these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.

Read the complete notice at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31085.pdf

AFFOA announces Project Call 1.0 for fabric innovations

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Project Call 1.0.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Monday, December 26th, U.S. Holiday

Because Christmas falls on a Sunday this year the U.S. federal government will observe Christmas on Monday, the 26th.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Federal Business Opportunities through December 21, 2016

Recently posted federal business opportunities.
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Title:             OPTION - Cufflinks
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0031
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 4:37 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 20, 2016 2:55 pm
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Title:             Sweatshirts and Sweatpants for PIDC
Sol. #:            192117FAO00000109
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Location:          Headquarters Procurement Division, Wash DC
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 4:32 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Life Support Tents
Sol. #:            W9124M-17-Q-MN03
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 3:13 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 4:08 pm
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Title:             OPTION - Waist and Breast Plate Buckles
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0035
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 2:55 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Clothing, Special Purpose
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - RSA (W58RGZ) Aviation
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 2:15 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             TROUSERS,FLYERS'
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 2:04 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Shoulder Pads, Large #3855
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0061
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 1:42 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             CANTEEN,WATER
Sol. #:            SPE1C116R01610001
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 1:04 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Arc Flash Garment Rental and Laundry Services
Sol. #:            17-00652
Agency:            Department of Commerce
Office:            National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Location:          Acquisition Management Division
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 11:03 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             TENT
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0555
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 10:51 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Protective Vests
Sol. #:            NNK17608455Q
Agency:            National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Office:            Kennedy Space Center
Location:          Office of Procurement
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 10:46 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 23, 2016 10:08 am
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Title:             MASK - FACE IMPACT
Sol. #:            spe1c117q0101
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 9:57 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Chain for Full Dress Hat
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0065
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 9:39 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             PANEL MARKER SET
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1324
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 20, 2016 9:35 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             BAG,DUFFEL
Sol. #:            SPE2DS17T0069
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Medical - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 7:04 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             HARD HAT
Sol. #:            SPMYM217Q0563
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          DLA Maritime PSNS
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 4:56 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             15 - HOOK TAPE
Sol. #:            SPMYM217QAAAA
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          DLA Maritime PSNS
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 4:49 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             TENT
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0564
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 4:18 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             FODBC Sole Source Notice
Sol. #:            M67854-17-Q-1208
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MARCORSYSCOM
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 3:23 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             USMC Medals and Accessories
Sol. #:            M00264-17-T-0002
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MCB Quantico - National Capital Region (NCR)
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 11:46 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Oct 19, 2016 9:27 am
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Title:             GA Dive Apparel Class 2 
Sol. #:            FA8629-Dive
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Materiel Command
Location:          AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes  PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK)
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 9:32 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             RFQ Dry Suits -Battlefield Airmen-
Sol. #:            FA8629
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Materiel Command
Location:          AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes  PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK)
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 9:13 am
Current Type:      Presolicitation / Cancelled
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 13, 2016 1:00 pm
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Title:             Small Shelter Systems
Sol. #:            FA5422-17-R-7009
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Education and Training Command
Location:          Goodfellow AFB, Contracting Squadron
Posted On:         Dec 19, 2016 7:55 am
Current Type:      Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 19, 2016 7:40 am
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Title:             Uniform Lease/Laundry Service
Sol. #:            BEP-RFQ-17-0499
Agency:            Department of the Treasury
Office:            Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Location:          Office of Acquisition
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 4:27 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Cloth Polyester Twill Lining Blue/Gray
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0067
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 3:20 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Cotton knit Velour
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0066
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 3:15 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Haix Airpower P7 Waterproof leather boots.
Sol. #:            DESPS1616
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 3:06 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Cold Weather Boots
Sol. #:            W912JV-17-Q-7005
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 2:37 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             BAG,DUFFEL
Sol. #:            SPE2DS17Q0050
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Medical - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 2:08 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             WHISTLE,DUAL TONE
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0064
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 11:04 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 10, 2016 4:42 pm
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Title:             FLAGSTAFF HEAD
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1339
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 11:04 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Commercial Item, Sheeting Material for Manufacture of Sheets/Pillowcases
Sol. #:            CT2223-17
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR
Location:          Procurement Branch
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 10:12 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             COVER,HELMET
Sol. #:            SPE1C117R00170001
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 10:03 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Tactical Equipment
Sol. #:            D-17-OI-0006
Agency:            Department of Justice
Office:            Drug Enforcement Administration
Location:          Office of Acquisition Management
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 9:59 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 25, 2016 1:10 pm
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Title:             CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA) Gear
Sol. #:            20096860
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Customs and Border Protection
Location:          Procurement Directorate - DC
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 8:42 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 1:24 pm
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Title:             Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue
Sol. #:            7FCI-L3-030084-B
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS)
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 8:32 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am
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Title:             Buttons for Dress Cap and Hat FY17
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0064
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 16, 2016 8:03 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Trousers Waistband
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0059
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 3:15 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Fire Department PPE Gear Cleaning
Sol. #:            FA4613-17-A-0001
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          90 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 3:09 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Zippers
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0062
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 3:06 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Canvas Interlining
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0060
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 2:55 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Mission Essential Ballistic Resistant Equipment
Sol. #:            HSTS05-17-Q-FLT005
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Transportation Security Administration
Location:          Headquarters TSA
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 2:29 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 02, 2016 3:58 pm
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Title:               Panels HB212 & S-2
Sol. #:            1300598937
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Sea Systems Command
Location:          NSWC Carderock Division
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 2:26 pm
Base Type:         Special Notice
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Title:             aircraft helmets 
Sol. #:            hscg-48-17-q-pcl384
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Location:          USCG Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 2:16 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T2297
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 1:33 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Bathrobes
Sol. #:            FA700017T0012
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Direct Reporting Units
Location:          USAF Academy - 10 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 1:06 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             JV24-F Janesville Style Turnout Coat/ JV24-F Janesville Style Turnout Pants
Sol. #:            N00104-17-Q-X005
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            Naval Supply Systems Command
Location:          NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg PA
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 11:27 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Oct 12, 2016 2:38 pm
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Title:             US Army Jungle Combat Boot, Directed Requirement
Sol. #:            W911QY-17-RFI-JCBDR
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS)
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 11:12 am
Current Type:      Sources Sought (Modified)
Base Type:         Sources Sought
Base Posting Date: Oct 03, 2016 10:44 pm
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Title:             MULTICAM MASSIF FIRE RESISTANT FLIGHT JACKET
Sol. #:            W912L7-17-Q-1001
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 11:08 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 29, 2016 11:38 am
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Title:             INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0465
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 11:04 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 01, 2016 5:16 pm
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Title:             SERVICE RIBBON,AWAR
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0099
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 9:44 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Alaska Tent Replacement Parts
Sol. #:            W91151-17-T-0012
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 9:00 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 08, 2016 2:46 pm
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Title:             White Cotton Webbing FY17
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0058
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 8:51 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Enhanced-Multi Mission Parachute System (E-MMPS)
Sol. #:            M67854-17-R-1200
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MARCORSYSCOM
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 8:35 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             FLAG,SIGNAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0548
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 8:25 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             PENNANT,SIGNAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0545
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 8:14 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             FLAG,NATIONAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0428
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 15, 2016 6:34 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Cleanroom Garment Rental and Laundering
Sol. #:            W911QX-17-T-0026
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W911QX) Adelphi 
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 12:16 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 12, 2016 2:59 pm
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Title:             Horse Hair Cloth FY 17
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0057
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 11:53 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             MAPBOARD,TENT
Sol. #:            
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 11:03 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             ANTI-STATIC GLOVES
Sol. #:            W44W9M360600PC
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 10:46 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 16, 2016 12:17 pm
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Title:             Black Mohair Braid FY17
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0056
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 10:19 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Cloth, Poly/Cotton, Twill, White
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0053
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 10:19 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             FLAG,ORGANIZATIONAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T2280
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 9:34 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             SERVICE RIBBON,AWARD
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1536
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 9:04 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Sources Sought Notice Buttons, Clasps, & Burrs
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-BURRS
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 8:46 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Crowns, Service and Dress Cap, Frame, Cap
Sol. #:            M6785416SNXX
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MARCORSYSCOM
Posted On:         Dec 14, 2016 8:43 am
Base Type:         Special 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.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Notice of Availability of Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610 Review of the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

On December 19, 2016, the Consumer Product Safety Commission published in the Federal Register (81 FR 91923) Notice of Availability of Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610 Review of the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

In 2006, the CPSC issued a Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets under the Flammable Fabrics Act. (71 FR 13472, March 15, 2006). The Mattress Standard set forth test procedures and performance requirements that all mattress sets must meet before being introduced into commerce. These requirements are set forth at 16 CFR part 1633.

On April 3, 2015, the Commission published notice in the Federal Register (80 FR 18218) to announce that the CPSC would review the Mattress Standard in accordance with the regulatory review provisions of section 610 of the RFA (5 U.S.C. 610) and sought public comment on the rule review. This document announces the availability of completed regulatory review of the Mattress Standard.

The purpose of a rule review under section 610 of the RFA is to determine whether, consistent with the CPSC's statutory obligations, this standard should be maintained without change, rescinded, or modified to minimize any significant impact of the rule on a substantial number of small entities. Section 610 requires agencies to consider five factors in reviewing rules to minimize any significant economic impact of the rule on a substantial number of small entities including:

(1) The continued need for the rule;

(2) The nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule from the public;

(3) The complexity of the rule;

(4) The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates or conflicts with other Federal rules, and, to the extent feasible, with State and local governmental rules; and

(5) The length of time since the rule has been evaluated or the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. 5 U.S.C. 610(b).

The CPSC received 16 written comments representing the views of mattress manufacturers, component manufacturers, fire safety representatives, third party testing bodies, environmental groups, trade associations, and consumers. Staff's briefing package reviews these comments and provides staff's analysis applying the factors listed in section 610 of the RFA to the Mattress Standard. As explained in the staff's briefing package, the staff concludes that the Mattress Standard should be continued without any changes. However, staff believes that stakeholders may benefit from additional outreach and training.

The staff's briefing package containing the review is available on the CPSC Web site at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Mattresses.

Limitation of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Haiti Under the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity Through Partnership for Encouragement Act

The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act ("CBERA"), as Amended by the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity Through Partnership Encouragement Act ("HOPE") provides duty-free treatment for certain apparel articles imported directly from Haiti. One of the preferences is known as the "value-added" provision, which requires that apparel meet a minimum threshold percentage of value added in Haiti, the United States, and/or certain beneficiary countries. The provision is subject to a quantitative limitation, which is calculated as a percentage of total apparel imports into the United States for each 12-month annual period. For the annual period from December 20, 2016 through December 19, 2017, the quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under the value-added provision is 337,117,964 square meters equivalent.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Turkish Flokser Seeks to Acquire Assets of Microfibres

According to Furniture Today a Turkish enterprise has submitted a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of bankrupt fabric supplier Microfibres for $5.79 million.

Microfibres ceased domestic production in late January and declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The company had sales of $55.5 million in 2014 but fell more than 30% to $41.6 million in 2015.

Before filing for bankruptcy, Microfibres operated textile plants or maintained warehouses in Pawtucket, R.I.; Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Tupelo, Miss. The company also owned equity interests in companies located in Belgium, Hong Kong, China and Mexico.

NOTE, thanks to our friend Devin Steele at www.etextilecommunications.com for bring this to our attention.

Wool and Skin – Putting an End to the Myth of Wool Allergy

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 15 December 2016 – Like a stubborn stain, the idea that wool is an allergen just won’t go away. Recent headlines about the uniforms of American Airlines flight attendants scapegoated the wool in the fabric even though the manufacturer’s standard uniform comprises more polyester than wool, and testing by the flight attendants union found detectable levels of chemicals commonly found in pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers.

Moreover, the union reported concerns that the manufacturing of the fabric, not its fibre content, was the source of the problem. Even so, the focus came down to wool “allergy.”

First, the facts. It is a common misconception that wool can cause an allergic reaction. Studies show that all fibres, not only wool, can provoke a prickle sensation on the skin if the fibre end is coarse enough. This prickle can be itchy and cause irritation, but it is not allergy.

While fine fibres bend and brush against the skin, coarse fibres tend to be more rigid and can trigger nerve endings in the skin’s surface.

The wool fibre exists in many levels of fineness, which is measured in microns. Most of the wool in clothing has an average diameter between 11.5 and 24 microns. Wool over 24 microns is generally used in interior textiles or outer-layer clothing that is not in contact with the skin.

Notably, so-called allergic reactions to wool garments have decreased within the last 50 years, coinciding with reduced use of many products previously used in the finishing stage of textile production.

New research shows wearing wool next to skin has significant benefits

Next, the news. Far from being an allergen, recent research conducted by The Woolmark Company has demonstrated that wearing superfine wool garments against the skin is therapeutic in the treatment of eczema (atopic dermatitis).

Dr Lynda Spelman of Queensland Institute of Dermatology says that participants in a study she conducted showed substantially reduced eczema symptoms when they wore superfine wool undergarments. None of the participants displayed an allergic or irritant reaction.

“We have seen substantial reductions in skin dryness, redness and itchiness and in the measured area of inflammation – and for a number of the patients, this is the first time a real solution to their condition has been presented,” Dr Spelman said.

She says the results appear to relate partly to the unique moisture management properties of wool.

“Wool is a hygroscopic fibre which has the ability to absorb up to 36% of its weight in water and create a thermal buffer between the skin and the external environment. The wool appears to be keeping the moisture content of the wearer’s delicate skin at the levels it should be, preventing it from becoming too dry and therefore reducing the risks of bacterial infection and the desire to scratch the itch.”

These findings are being documented and are due to be published in high-rating dermatological journals following peer review. Once published, The Woolmark Company and the International Wool Textile Organisation will take this message to the wool supply chain and consumer markets around the world.

“Many patients believed they were allergic to wool. However, we didn’t have a single patient withdraw from the study due to any types of intolerance of these superfine wools.” – Angus Ireland, The Woolmark Company

At a recent IWTO meeting in Biella, Italy, Woolmark Company Fibre Advocacy and Eco Credential Program Manager Angus Ireland described the progress being made in understanding wool’s effects on health and wellbeing.

“The traditional advice to eczema sufferers to indiscriminately avoid wool against the skin, based on early commentaries that failed to distinguish between wool fibre types, can now be modified to include superfine Merino as a recommended next-to-skin clothing choice,” Mr Ireland said.

“It’s interesting to note that in the studies conducted, many patients believed they were allergic to wool. However, we didn’t have a single patient withdraw from the study due to any types of intolerance of these superfine wools.”

About IWTO. With a world-wide membership encompassing the wool pipeline from sheep to shop, the International Wool Textile Organisation represents the interests of the global wool trade. By facilitating research and development and maintaining textile industry standards, IWTO ensures a sustainable future for wool. For more information on wool and skin health, visit www.iwto.org/wool-skin.

Textiles and Wearing Apparel Priority Trade Issue Brochure

On December 1, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted the Textiles and Wearing Apparel Priority Trade Issue Brochure.

As one of the largest manufacturing employers in the United States, the textile sector is a key component of the U.S. economy. CBP’s enforcement of textile tariff and trade law is critical to protecting revenue and ensuring a fair market for the domestic textile industry, which employs approximately 600,000 domestic workers.

The textile industry (FY 2016):

  • Represents more than $121.5 billion in annual imports,
  • Consists of about 74,600 importers, and
  • Generates approximately 42 percent of all duties collected by CBP.

Textiles have high duty rates, averaging 16 percent, compared to all other imports, which have an average duty rate of 2 percent. CBP collected $13.7 billion in textilerelated duties in FY 2016.

The United States is also one of the largest consumers of textiles in the world. Approximately 21 percent of all U.S. importers import textiles and apparel.

A main focus of CBP textile enforcement is to manage the enforcement of trade agreements and legislated preference programs, which allow eligible textile goods to enter the United States at preferential duty rates.

  • 16.9 percent of all textiles and apparel are imported under a relevant trade agreement or preference program,
  • Over $20.5 billion of imported textile merchandise claims preferential tariff treatment, and
  • Participating importers save $3.2 billion in duties and tariffs.

Preference programs provide reduced or eliminated duties, but there is a strong incentive to falsify claims under these programs on shipments of textiles imported into the United States.

U.S. Federal Holidays for 2017

For your information, below is a listing of United States Federal Holidays for Calendar Year 2017.

Monday, January 2 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 16 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 20 Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 29 Memorial Day

Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day

Monday, September 4 Labor Day

Monday, October 9 Columbus Day

Friday, November 10 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day

Monday, December 25 Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Federal Business Opportunities through December 14, 2016

Recently posted federal business opportunities.
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Title:             Development of Prototype Electrician's Impact Safety Vest
Sol. #:            W911QY-17-ElectriciansVest
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS)
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 5:20 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             STREAMER SET,AWARD
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0536
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 5:15 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             FLAG,NATIONAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0343
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 3:34 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             CLOTH,IMPREGNATED
Sol. #:            SPE4A717T5657
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Aviation - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 3:16 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Safety Shoes for DDRT
Sol. #:            SP3300-17-Q-0018
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Distribution
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 3:11 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             CLUB,SELF-PROTECTIO
Sol. #:            SPE1C116R01620001
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 3:05 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             RFQ Dry Suits -Battlefield Airmen-
Sol. #:            FA8629
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Materiel Command
Location:          AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes  PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK)
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 1:00 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             3500 Snag Free Blankets    
Sol. #:            VA24217Q0076
Agency:            Department of Veterans Affairs
Office:            Bronx VAMC (NAL)
Location:          Department of Veterans Affairs
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 9:52 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 13, 2016 9:50 am
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Title:             PdM ICE Clothing Team Industry Day
Sol. #:            M67854-17-I-1210
Agency:            Department of the Navy
Office:            United States Marine Corps
Location:          MARCORSYSCOM
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 9:21 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA) Gear
Sol. #:            20096860
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Customs and Border Protection
Location:          Procurement Directorate - DC
Posted On:         Dec 13, 2016 8:47 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 1:24 pm
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Title:             Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue
Sol. #:            7FCI-L3-030084-B
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS)
Posted On:         Dec 12, 2016 4:45 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am
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Title:             Cleanroom Garment Rental and Laundering
Sol. #:            W911QX-17-T-0026
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - APG (W911QX) Adelphi 
Posted On:         Dec 12, 2016 2:59 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Life Support Tents
Sol. #:            W9124M-17-Q-MN03
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 12, 2016 2:51 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 4:08 pm
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Title:             Tents and Clam Shells with Lighting and Power Generation
Sol. #:            W91QVP-17-Q-9040
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 12, 2016 2:39 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 09, 2016 9:46 pm
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Title:             BELT,HIGH VISIBILIT
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0530
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 12, 2016 9:45 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             BAG,SPECIFIC PURPOS
Sol. #:            SPE7L117T3358
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Land and Maritime - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 12, 2016 8:35 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Tents and Clam Shells with Lighting and Power Generation
Sol. #:            W91QVP-17-Q-9040
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 09, 2016 9:46 pm
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             Redacted J&A
Sol. #:            SPRDL1-16-R-0032
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Defense Logistics Agency Detachment
Location:          DLA TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center
Posted On:         Dec 09, 2016 3:04 pm
Base Type:         Justification and Approval (J&A)
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Title:             FLAG,SIGNAL
Sol. #:            SPE1C116T1604
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 09, 2016 2:03 pm
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Historic Marine Uniforms
Sol. #:            JA-17-004HistoricMarineUniforms
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Mobility Command
Location:          6th Contracting Squadron
Posted On:         Dec 09, 2016 1:46 pm
Base Type:         Justification and Approval (J&A)
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Title:             Mission Essential Ballistic Resistant Equipment
Sol. #:            HSTS05-17-Q-FLT005
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Transportation Security Administration
Location:          Headquarters TSA
Posted On:         Dec 09, 2016 1:24 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 02, 2016 3:58 pm
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Title:             CLOTH,GRAPHITE WOVE
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0032
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 09, 2016 9:19 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue
Sol. #:            7FCI-L3-030084-B
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS)
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 5:31 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am
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Title:             Men's Hospital Pajamas  Amendment to Source Sought Notice VA24-17-N-0241  
Sol. #:            VA24617N0244
Agency:            Department of Veterans Affairs
Office:            Hampton VAMC
Location:          Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 4:18 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Pajamas    
Sol. #:            VA24617N0241
Agency:            Department of Veterans Affairs
Office:            Hampton VAMC
Location:          Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 3:28 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Army Crest & Insignia
Sol. #:            W911S7-17-X-0002
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - Fort Leonard Wood
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 3:05 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             FULL DRESS HATS
Sol. #:            W911SD-17-T-0037
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location:          MICC - West Point
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 12:45 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             OTS-600 Dry Suit
Sol. #:            FA4661-17-Q-0004
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Force Global Strike Command
Location:          7 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 11:48 am
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             Life Support Tents
Sol. #:            W9124M-17-Q-MN03
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 9:32 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 4:08 pm
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Title:             FLAGSTAFF HEAD
Sol. #:            SPE1C117T0411
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 8:35 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 22, 2016 6:19 pm
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Title:             SERVICE RIBBON,AWAR
Sol. #:            SPE1C116Q0448
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 6:04 am
Base Type:         Award Notice
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Title:             INSIGNIA,SERVICE CAP
Sol. #:            SPE1C117Q0091
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM
Posted On:         Dec 08, 2016 5:50 am
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Title:             inCold Weather Gear, Boots, and Misc. Items 
Sol. #:            FA4877-17-Q-0077 
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Air Combat Command
Location:          355 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 5:43 pm
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 5:49 pm
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Title:             Cadet and Officer Flight Caps, Service Caps, and Parade Caps
Sol. #:            FA7000-17-R-0011
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Direct Reporting Units
Location:          USAF Academy - 10 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 4:53 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             USAFA Athletic Jackets and Parkas
Sol. #:            FA7000-17-R-0010
Agency:            Department of the Air Force
Office:            Direct Reporting Units
Location:          USAF Academy - 10 CONS
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 4:03 pm
Base Type:         Sources Sought
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Title:             TROUSERS GEN III LAYER 5, OCP
Sol. #:            SPE1C117R0012
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 1:40 pm
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Sol. #:            W911SD17T0003
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 11:47 am
Current Type:      Award
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Oct 28, 2016 2:04 pm
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Title:             Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue
Sol. #:            7FCI-L3-030084-B
Agency:            General Services Administration
Office:            Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:          Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS)
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 11:00 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am
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Title:             Army Achievement Medal Set, Army Achievement Full Size Medal, Airforce Commendation Medal Set, and Army Commendation Medal 
Sol. #:            SPE1C1-17-R-0042
Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency
Office:            DLA Acquisition Locations
Location:          DLA Contracting Services Office - Philadelphia
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 9:41 am
Base Type:         Presolicitation
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Title:             Life Support Tents
Sol. #:            W9124M-17-Q-MN03
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            FedBid
Location:          FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 9:32 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 4:08 pm
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Title:             Modular Command Post System
Sol. #:            W9098S-17-T-0041
Agency:            Department of the Army
Office:            Army Contracting Command
Location:          ACC - RI (W9098S) (JMTC-RIA)
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 8:55 am
Current Type:      Solicitation
Base Type:         Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 07, 2016 8:51 am
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Title:             CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA) Gear
Sol. #:            20096860
Agency:            Department of Homeland Security
Office:            Customs and Border Protection
Location:          Procurement Directorate - DC
Posted On:         Dec 07, 2016 8:36 am
Current Type:      Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type:         Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Dec 06, 2016 1:24 pm
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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.

CPSC, Health Canada and PROFECO Hosting Trilateral Webinar on Textile Compliance

Staff from the U.S. CPSC, Health Canada, and PROFECO are jointly hosting a trilateral webinar to provide industry stakeholders—including manufacturers, importers, and exporters of general clothing, sleepwear, and textile products—with an overview of the relevant product safety requirements in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The webinar will start at 1:30 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. Presenting will be William Cusey, Acting Small Business Ombudsman, CPSC; Cristina Micali from the Consumer Product Safety Directorate, Health Canada; and Agustin Adame, Director of Physical and Technological Investigations, PROFECO.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Agathon Associates Files Duty Suspensions

Agathon Associates filed 26 duty suspension petitions on behalf of six clients.

1365 Product: Woven fabric of vicuna


HTSUS: 5111.11.70

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Subset of 9902.12.23

Petitioner: Warren Corporation
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Woven fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair (provided for in subheadings 5111.11.70)

1368 Product: Woven fabric of vicuna


HTSUS: 5111.19.60

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Subset of 9902.12.23

Petitioner: Warren Corporation
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Woven fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair (provided for in subheadings 5111.19.60)

1372 Product: Woven fabric of vicuna


HTSUS: 5112.11.60

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Subset of 9902.12.23

Petitioner: Warren Corporation
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Woven fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair (provided for in subheadings 5112.11.60)

1374 Product: Woven fabric of vicuna


HTSUS: 5112.19.95

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Subset of 9902.12.23

Petitioner: Warren Corporation
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Woven fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair (provided for in subheadings 5112.19.95)

243 Product: Rayon top


HTSUS: 5507.00.00

Expired Provision: 9902.23.34

Petitioner: Jagger Brothers
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Staple fibers of rayon, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning, the foregoing presented in the form of top (provided for in heading 5507.00.00)

708 Product: single yarn of viscose rayon


HTSUS: 5403.31.00

Expired Provision: 9902.26.12

Petitioner: ICF Mercantile
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Artificial filament single yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, of viscose rayon, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 120 turns/m (provided for in subheading 5403.31)

709 Product: twisted yarn of viscose rayon


HTSUS: 5403.32.00

Expired Provision: 9902.54.04

Petitioner: ICF Mercantile
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Single yarn of viscose rayon, with a twist exceeding 120 turns/m (provided for in subheading 5403.32.00)

798 Product: High tenacity rayon yarn


HTSUS: 5403.10.30

Expired Provision: 9902.05.07

Petitioner: ICF Mercantile
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: High tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in subheading 5403.10.30) with a decitex equal to or greater than 1,000

802 Product: High tenacity rayon yarn


HTSUS: 5403.10.30

Expired Provision: No

Petitioner: ICF Mercantile
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: High tenacity yarn of viscose rayon; single yarn with a decitex less than 1,000 (provided for in subheading 5403.10.30)

804 Product: High tenacity rayon yarn


HTSUS: 5403.10.60

Expired Provision: 9902.03.06

Petitioner: ICF Mercantile
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: High tenacity multiple (folded) or cabled yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in subheading 5403.10.60)

774 Product: alumina/silica fiber


HTSUS: 7019.19.30

Expired Provision: No

Petitioner: BGF Inudstries
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Glass fibers: Chopped strands, of a length more than 50 mm: derived from an alumina/silica hydrate, SIALOXOL, described by the chemical formula AlO<sub>1.5</sub>@18[(SiO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>0.6</sub>(SiO<sub>1.5</sub>OH)<sub>0.4</sub>] (provided for in subheading 7019.19.30)

776 Product: alumina/silica fiber


HTSUS: 7019.19.90

Expired Provision: No

Petitioner: BGF Industries
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Glass fibers: Sliver: derived from an alumina/silica hydrate, SIALOXOL, described by the chemical formula AlO<sub>1.5</sub>@18[(SiO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>0.6</sub>(SiO<sub>1.5</sub>OH)<sub>0.4</sub>] (provided for in subheading 7019.19.90)

174 Product: Yarn of combed cashmere or yarn of camel hair


HTSUS: 5108.20.80

Expired Provision: 9902.03.01

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Yarn of combed cashmere or yarn of camel hair (provided for in subheading 5108.20.80)

1032 Product: Cashmere, not carded or combed


HTSUS: 5102.11.90

Expired Provision: 9902.22.77

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Fine animal hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats , processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (provided for in subheading 5102.11.90)

1033 Product: Camel hair, not carded or combed


HTSUS: 5102.19.20

Expired Provision: 9902.12.24

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Camel hair, not processed in any manner beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (provided for in subheading 5102.19.20)

1036 Product: Yarn of carded cashmere, =>19.35 metric count


HTSUS: 5108.10.80

Expired Provision: 9902.03.02

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Yarn of carded cashmere of 19.35 metric yarn count or higher (provided for in subheading 5108.10.80)

1038 Product: Yarn of carded cashmere, < 19.35 count


HTSUS: 5108.10.80

Expired Provision: 9902.40.85

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Yarn of carded hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, of yarn count less than 19.35 metric, not put up for retail sale (provided for in subheading 5108.10.80)

1041 Product: Yarn of carded camel hair


HTSUS: 5108.10.80

Expired Provision: 9902.40.86

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Yarn of carded camel hair (provided for in subheading 5108.10.80)

1044 Product: Noils of camel hair


HTSUS: 5103.10.00

Expired Provision: 9902.12.25

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Noils of camel hair (provided for in subheading 5103.10.00)

1045 Product: Camel hair


HTSUS: 5102.19.90

Expired Provision: 9902.12.20

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Camel hair, processed beyond carbonized condition (provided for in subheading 5102.19.90)

1046 Product: Cashmere, carded or combed


HTSUS: 5105.31.00

Expired Provision: No

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: cashmere, carded or combed (provided for in subheading 5105.31.00)

1050 Product: Camel hair, carded or combed.


HTSUS: 5105.39.00

Expired Provision: 9902.12.22

Petitioner: American Woolen Company
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Camel hair, carded or combed (provided for in subheading 5105.39.00)

2287 Product: Heavy weight fabric of modal/cotton blend


HTSUS: 5516.42.00

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Woven fabric of high wet modulus rayon fiber, containing less than 85% of high wet modulus rayon fiber, blended with Pima cotton, weighing more than 270 g/m2 but not more than 340 g/m2, of yarns of number 42 Nm or lower number, of a thread count of 150 to 160 per square centimeter, napped. The fabric is a subset of classification 5516.42.0060. The rayon is "Modal," a high wet modulus rayon fiber. According to Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles it is: "rayon fiber having greater resistance to deformation when wet than does ordinary viscose rayon. Its physical structure, as a result of modification of the spinning process is more like that of cotton."
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Petitioner: John Matouk & Co.
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Woven fabric of high wet modulus rayon fiber, containing less than 85% of high wet modulus rayon fiber, blended with cotton, weighing more than 270 g/m2 but not more than 340 g/m2, of yarns of number 42 Nm or lower number, of a thread count of 150 to 160 per square centimeter, napped. (provided for in subheading 5516.42.00)

266 Product: acrylic fiber


HTSUS: 5506.30.00

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Subset of 9902.10.22

Petitioner: Jagger Brothers
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning

2275 Product: Modified acrylic flame retardant staple fiber


HTSUS: 5503.30.00

Expired Provision: No

Petitioner: ICF Mercantile
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Acrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing >35% acrylonitrile and <85% acrylonitrile, 2.5 denier ± 2%, natural in color, with fiber Length between 38mm and 120mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)

2281 Product: Modified acrylic flame retardant staple fiber


HTSUS: 5503.30.00

Expired Provision: No

Petitioner: ICF Mercantile
Filer: Agathon Associates
Full discription: Acrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing >35% acrylonitrile and <85% acrylonitrile, 3.5 denier ± 2%, natural in color, with fiber Length between 38mm and 120mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)

IN ADDITION, our associate Glenn Page at FOREIGN TRADE ZONE SOLUTIONS filed five petitions.

1792 Product: Bleached pique fabric


HTSUS: 5211.20.29

Expired Provision: No
"Notes: Woven fabric of cotton/polyester blend, containing more than 50% but less 85% by weight of cotton, bleached, of pique weave, of width 290cm or greater. The fabric is a subset of classification 5211.20.2990 HTSUS. According to Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, 7th Edition: "Woven pique is a double cloth... Always made with more ends than picks, and requires six or more harnesses on the loom. ... The three major types of piques are: (1) true woven pique that has filling cords (wales) is made rarely in the U.S.; generally imported. It is a double cloth with two warps, one fine and one heavy; and two fillings, one fine and one heavy (the latter the stuffer yarn). ... ; (2) fancy¬ woven piques are also true piques made with two warps, one fine and one heavy, and two fillings, as above. ...; (3) domestic piques are made with the cords (wales) running warpwise and are, strictly speaking, lightweight BEDFORD CORD fabric. They are woven with either carded or combed yarns with two warps, one fine and one heavy (the latter the stuffer yarn) and two fillings, one fine and one heavy. None of these should be confused with PIQUES." (Full dictionary entry uploaded at Number 14.)
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Petitioner: John Matouk & Co.
Filer: Foreign Trade Zone Solutions
Full discription: Woven fabric of cotton/polyester blend, containing more than 50% but less 85% by weight of cotton, bleached, of pique weave, of width 290 cm or greater (provided for in subheading 5211.20.29)

1856 Product: Dyed pique fabric


HTSUS: 5211.39.00

Expired Provision: No
"Notes: Woven fabric of cotton/polyester blend, containing more than 50% but less 85% by weight of cotton, dyed, of pique weave, of width 290cm or greater. The fabric is a subset of classification 5211.39.0090 HTSUS. According to Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, 7th Edition: "Woven pique is a double cloth... Always made with more ends than picks, and requires six or more harnesses on the loom. ... The three major types of piques are: (1) true woven pique that has filling cords (wales) is made rarely in the U.S.; generally imported. It is a double cloth with two warps, one fine and one heavy; and two fillings, one fine and one heavy (the latter the stuffer yarn). ... ; (2) fancy woven piques are also true piques made with two warps, one fine and one heavy, and two fillings, as above. ...; (3) domestic piques are made with the cords (wales) running warpwise and are, strictly speaking, lightweight BEDFORD CORD fabric. They are woven with either carded or combed yarns with two warps, one fine and one heavy (the latter the stuffer yarn) and two fillings, one fine and one heavy. None of these should be confused with PIQUES." (Full dictionary entry uploaded at Number 14.)
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Petitioner: John Matouk & Co.
Filer: Foreign Trade Zone Solutions
Full discription: Woven fabric of cotton/polyester blend, containing more than 50% but less 85% by weight of cotton, dyed, of pique weave, of width 290cm or greater (provided for in subheading 5211.39.00)

2345 Product: Cotton terry cloth, 200 cm wide or wider


HTSUS: 5802.19.00

Expired Provision:

Petitioner: John Matouk & Co.
Filer: Foreign Trade Zone Solutions
Full discription: Terry toweling and similar woven terry fabrics, of 100% cotton, bleached or dyed, of yarns of number 42 Nm or lower number, of width of 200 cm or wider. (provided for in subheading 5802.19.00)

2353 Product: Woven fabric of 100% cotton, matelasse, bleached


HTSUS: 5209.29.00

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Woven fabric of 100% cotton, matelasse, woven with a puckered, blistered, or quilted appearance, of a width equal to or exceeding 290cm, bleached. The fabric is a subset of classification 5209.29.0090 HTSUS. According to Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles: “Matelasse (matellasse) [mat-luh-say]. Word meaning cushioned or padded in French. 1. Originally a padded silk material; the ornamentation was produced by quilting in the loom. 2. A double or compound fabric: the quilted character and raised patterns are made on a jacquard or dobby loom. Crepe yarn and ordinary yarn are interlaced in the warp and filling, or only in the filling. In finishing, the crepe yarn shrinks and causes the ordinary yarn to pucker or blister to give the fabric a quilted or wadded effect. Some of the fabrics may have TINSEL YARNS worked into the pattern. Originally the fabric was made of cotton and used for men's vests; some cotton fabric is currently used for bedspreads. Now made of cotton, wool, or manufactured fibers. With manufactured fibers, one of the important recent uses has been for dress fabric. 3. A fabric that is made for use as upholstery with a mercerized cotton, ply-yarn warp and both manufactured fiber and heavy cotton ply-yarn filling, or it may have an all-manufactured fiber warp. Wherever the coarse filling yarn interlaces with the face fabric, it causes the remainder of the face to pucker, giving the quilted or blistered effect.”

Petitioner: John Matouk & Co.
Filer: Foreign Trade Zone Solutions
Full discription: Woven fabric of 100% cotton, matelasse, woven with a puckered, blistered, or quilted appearance, of a width equal to or exceeding 290cm, bleached (provided for in subheading 5209.29.00)

2358 Product: Woven fabric of 100% cotton, matelasse, dyed


HTSUS: 5209.39.00

Expired Provision: No
Notes: Woven fabric of 100% cotton, matelasse, woven with a puckered, blistered, or quilted appearance, of a width equal to or exceeding 290cm, dyed. The fabric is a subset of classification 5209.39.0080 HTSUS. According to Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles: “Matelasse (matellasse) [mat-luh-say]. Word meaning cushioned or padded in French. 1. Originally a padded silk material; the ornamentation was produced by quilting in the loom. 2. A double or compound fabric: the quilted character and raised patterns are made on a jacquard or dobby loom. Crepe yarn and ordinary yarn are interlaced in the warp and filling, or only in the filling. In finishing, the crepe yarn shrinks and causes the ordinary yarn to pucker or blister to give the fabric a quilted or wadded effect. Some of the fabrics may have TINSEL YARNS worked into the pattern. Originally the fabric was made of cotton and used for men's vests; some cotton fabric is currently used for bedspreads. Now made of cotton, wool, or manufactured fibers. With manufactured fibers, one of the important recent uses has been for dress fabric. 3. A fabric that is made for use as upholstery with a mercerized cotton, ply-yarn warp and both manufactured fiber and heavy cotton ply-yarn filling, or it may have an all-manufactured fiber warp. Wherever the coarse filling yarn interlaces with the face fabric, it causes the remainder of the face to pucker, giving the quilted or blistered effect.”

Petitioner: John Matouk & Co.
Filer: Foreign Trade Zone Solutions
Full discription: Woven fabric of 100% cotton, matelasse, woven with a puckered, blistered, or quilted appearance, of a width equal to or exceeding 290cm, dyed (provided for in subheading 5209.39.0080)

If you have any questions about any of these petitions, call David Trumbull at 617-237-6008.