Army Service Uniform Dress Coat Contract Awarded

October 16, 2023, Hardwick Tactical Corp.,* Cleveland, Tennessee, has been awarded a maximum $26,724,198 firm-fixed-price with economic price adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men’s service uniform dress coats. This was a competitive acquisition with five responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Puerto Rico, with an Oct. 15, 2028, ordering period end date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-0001).

*Small Business

YourHealthToolkit Recalls Children’s Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

This recall involves 36-inch by 48-inch children’s 5-pound weighted blankets sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The blankets have a zipper pouch. The blankets were sold in aqua blue on one side and gray on the other with fabric quilting and raised fabric dots, and have a YourHealthToolkit (YHT) logo attached as a hangtag to the seams of the blanket.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the children’s weighted blankets and contact Amazon to receive a full refund. YourHealthToolkit is contacting all purchasers directly via Amazon with instructions on how to disable all product functionality or return the product.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Online on Amazon.com from January 2020 through March 2020 for between $25 and $40.

Importer(s): YourHealthToolkit LLC, of Columbus, Ohio

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 24-702

More information and photos HERE

Little Sleepies Recalls Sleepyhead Loveys and Bandana Bibs Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves the Little Sleepies Sleepyhead Lovey and Bandana Bib. The recalled Sleepyhead Loveys are intended to be used by babies and toddlers as a security blanket. The recalled Bandana Bibs are intended to be worn by babies during mealtime to protect clothing, as well as for drooling or teething babies and toddlers. The products come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Sleepyhead Loveys and Bandana Bib away from children and remove the care instruction label to eliminate the hazard or, if consumers do not wish to remove the label, they can return the products using pre-paid shipping from the company for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries: The company received two reports of care instruction labels becoming detached from the recalled Lovey. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Online at www.littlesleepies.com and at boutique stores nationwide from February 2021 through September 2023 for between $12 and $48.

Distributor(s): Litt China

Recall number: 24-007

More information and photo HERE

Negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement With the Republic of India

On October 10, 2023, the Defense Acquisition Regulations System published in the Federal Register (88 FR 6991) Negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement With the Republic of India

• Would waive the Buy American statute and the Balance of Payments Program
• Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 4862) requirement for chemical warfare protection clothing would be waived
• Otherwise Berry would not be affected

Shelter Contract Awarded

October 6, 2023, Exxel Outdoors LLC,* Broomfield, Colorado (SPE1C1-23-D-0066, $200,000,000), has been added as an awardee to the multiple award contract for commercial shelters, issued against solicitation number SPE1C1-22-R-0069 and awarded July 17, 2023.

*Small business

Children’s Blanket Sleepers and Robes Recalled by International Intimates Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

Description: This recall involves Rene Rofe Girl Children’s Blanket sleepers and hooded robes. The 100% polyester blanket sleepers and robes were sold in sizes for ages 6 - 14 years. The size, “Rene Rofe Girl,” Style # 426989 or 436989, PO #JZJ0005, washing instructions and Date 6/1 are printed on the neck label. One of the following GPU #’s are also listed ACG2103, ACG2101, ACG2106, ACG2107, ACG2104, ACG2109, ACG2105, ACG2102, ACG2108, ACG2112, ACG2110, ACG2115, ACG2116, ACG2113, ACG2118, ACG2114, ACG2111, ACG2117.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled blanket sleepers and robes away from children, stop using them and contact International Intimates for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the garments by cutting them in half and send International Intimates a photo of the destroyed recalled product by email at recall@renerofe.com. Upon receipt of the photo, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Online at Amazon.com, Fashionnova.com, Ruelala.com and at children’s clothing stores nationwide from November 2021 through January 2023 for about $15.

Importer(s): International Intimates Inc., of New York

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 24-004\

More information and photos HERE.

Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness: Notice of Public Meeting

On September 29, 2023, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (88 FR 67233 Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness: Notice of Public Meeting.

The meeting will be held on October 25, 2023.

Matters To Be Considered: Committee members are expected to continue discussing the major competitivenessrelated topics raised at the previous Committee meetings, including supply chain resilience and congestion; trade and competitiveness; freight movement and policy; trade innovation; regulatory issues; finance and infrastructure; and workforce development. The Committee’s subcommittees will report on the status of their work regarding these topics.