Sock Black Athletic

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "Socks, Black, Athletic" (PGC 00338, NSN: 8415-01-692-2228(s)). The government intends to make two awards, one for Lot 0001 and one for Lot 0002, each representing 50% of the total annual estimated quantity. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Item: Socks, Black, Athletic

• NSN: 8415-01-692-2228(s)

• Unit of Issue: Pair

• Berry Amendment is applicable; all components must be of domestic origin.

• RFID is required at item, case, and pallet level.

• Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) are required for evaluation. Three (3) pairs of size Medium socks are required per PDM submission. Alternate materials are NOT allowed.

• Technical and Past Performance proposals are required.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period, with five (5) 12-month price tier periods.

• Guaranteed Minimum Quantity: 204,000 PR (pair) total (102,000 PR for Lot 0001 and 102,000 PR for Lot 0002).

• Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ): 816,000 PR (pair) per tier term total (408,000 PR per tier term for Lot 0001 and 408,000 PR per tier term for Lot 0002).

• Contract Maximum Quantity: 5,100,000 PR (pair) all tiers combined (2,550,000 PR for Lot 0001 and 2,550,000 PR for Lot 0002).

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM local (Philadelphia) time.

• Technical Proposals must be submitted via Email only. No other submission methods will be accepted.

• Email offers for Technical Proposals should be sent to Kalifa.Williams@dla.mil, Krysta.Le@dla.mil, and Mimi.Pham@dla.mil.

• Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) must be submitted with the proposal.

• Evaluation Factors: Best Value Trade-Off. Factors are Product Demonstration Models (PDM), Past Performance, and Price. PDM and Past Performance are significantly more important than price.

• A rating of Unacceptable for PDM will result in the offer being removed from award consideration.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors are cautioned that all components must be of domestic origin.

• The award for Lot 0001 will be made before the award for Lot 0002. The best value offeror for Lot 0001 will be eliminated from competition for Lot 0002.

• RFID is required at item, case, and pallet level.

• First Article submission is waived. Pre-production samples may be required for shade evaluation.

• Prices are to be based on FOB Destination.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the technical and quality requirements for the procurement of athletic socks, specifically Class 2 Black, GL-PD 20-07.

• Packaging Requirements: Details specific packaging instructions for athletic socks.

• Marking: Specifies that nomenclature and manufacturer's name should be omitted from exterior shipping containers for DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textile (C&T) items, but NSNs must be shown. Packing lists should be placed inside the last container loaded for each shipment and marked "PACKING LIST HERE".

• Palletization: Requires palletization for supplies, with specific dimensions for palletized loads (43" L x 52" W x 54" H). Bonding materials are required, and metal banding is discouraged. Pallet loads should contain identical quantities of a single NSN where possible, with clear marking for mixed NSN loads.

• Wood Packaging Material (WPM): Mandates compliance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15 for all wood packaging materials, including heat treatment or kiln drying and appropriate markings. Non-compliance may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

• Labeling: Each item shall be individually bar-coded with a paper tag for personal clothing items. The paper must be standard bleached sulfate, 100 pounds basis weight, with a smooth finish. Tags require a hole and must be attached by a fastener, legible and readable by scanner. The bar code element shall be 13 digits.

• RFID: Requires an RFID inlay (passive Gen2, 860-960 MHz) to be added to the barcode paper hang tag. The RFID antenna should be Avery/Dennis AD222 or comparable. Data linking the EPC number to the NSN and quantity unit pack must be exportable to VIM/ASAP. The bar code of the EPC Number must be printed at the bottom of the tag with the human-readable version below it.

• Barcodes/Tags: Specific defects are listed for barcode labels/tags, including omitted or unreadable barcodes, omitted or illegible human-readable interpretation (HRI), and visibility issues on folded/packaged items.

• RFID Tag Defects: Specific defects for RFID tags are also listed, including omitted or insecure inlays, inlays not laying flat, unreadable inlays, or incorrect configuration.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Includes requirements for inspection of supplies (firm-fixed price), first article approval, and certificate of conformance. Acceptance is at destination. AQLs for visual general inspection (Level II, AQL 1.0) and dimensional special inspection (Level S-2, AQL 2.5) are specified, with acceptability determined by "Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes", ANSI/ASQC Z1.4.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but references to DLA Troop Support C&T Directorate and destination inspection imply a government-controlled environment.

• Compliance with MIL-STD-129R w/CHANGE 2 (Military Marking for Shipment and Storage).
• Compliance with MIL-STD-147E w/CHANGE 2 (Palletized Unit Loads).
• Compliance with 52.247-9012 (Requirements for Treatment of Wood Packaging Materials).
• Use of DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.
• RFID inlay and barcode requirements are detailed.
• Specific AQLs for inspection are provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the purchase description for athletic crew socks intended for wear by male and female military personnel during athletic and physical fitness activities. It specifies requirements for material, classification, size, and physical characteristics.

• Material: Ribbed knit, cotton/nylon/spandex blend. Specific yarn counts and fiber content percentages are detailed.

• Classes: Available in Class 1 (White) and Class 2 (Black 557).

• Sizes: Available in Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), and X-Large (XL), with corresponding U.S. Men's and Women's shoe size ranges.

• Physical Characteristics: Detailed requirements for weight, colorfastness (laundering, perspiration, crocking), pilling, bursting strength, and finished measurements are provided.

• Construction: Specifics on knit type, cushioning, heel/toe reinforcement, and welt construction.

• Labeling: Requirements for size marking on the sock, commercial paper band with NSN and barcode, and an identification label on each package.

• Washing Instructions: Machine wash warm with softener, like colors, no bleach; tumble dry medium heat.

• Toxicity: Material must not present a health hazard and must be compatible with prolonged direct skin contact. EPA-recognized human carcinogens are prohibited.

• Workmanship: Must conform to established quality standards with acceptable quality levels for defects.

• This document serves as a purchase description, and specific ordering data (contract number, size, labeling, toxicity testing, regulatory requirements, conformance provisions, acceptance criteria, packaging) will be specified in the contract or purchase order.

• Product Conformance: Socks must meet salient characteristics, producer's drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. They must be the same product offered in the commercial market.

• Market Acceptability: Offered socks must have been sold to the commercial market or the Government.

• Inspection: End item inspection procedures include sampling (ASQ/ANSI Z1.4), visual examination for defects (Table III), and dimensional examination against specified tolerances (Table II). Toxicity testing may be required.

• Not specified in this document.

• Offerors are encouraged to use recovered materials per FAR 23.403.

• A certificate of compliance may be selected by the contracting activity.

• Sources for referenced government and non-government documents are provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Purchase Description (GL-PD-20-07) for athletic crew socks, approved for use by all Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. It outlines the requirements for a pair of ribbed knit, cotton/nylon/spandex athletic crew socks intended for wear by male and female military personnel during athletic and physical fitness activities.

• Type: Ribbed knit, cotton/nylon/spandex athletic crew socks.

• Classes: Class 1 (White) and Class 2 (Black 557).

• Sizes: Available in Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), and X-Large (XL), with specific U.S. Men's and Women's shoe size equivalents provided.

• Material Composition: Primarily cotton (75-85%), nylon (15-25%), and spandex (1-4%). Specific yarn counts and fiber content for different sock areas (leg, foot, welt, heel, toe) are detailed.

• Physical Requirements: Includes specifications for weight per pair, colorfastness (laundering, perspiration, crocking), pilling resistance, and bursting strength.

• Finished Measurements: Detailed dimensions for leg length, welt length, foot length, and foot width for each size are provided.

• Construction: Features include a plain 2x1 rib knit leg, 1x1 mock rib knit top, plain jersey knit foot with terry half cushion, and terry tuft stitch on the inside of the high heel, sole, and toe. The top is finished with a non-raveling welt, and spandex is laid in every course.

• Labeling: Requirements for size marking on the sock, a banded package label with NSN and barcode, and an identification label with contractor information, contract number, and NSN.

• Washing Instructions: Machine wash warm with softener, wash with like colors, no bleach, tumble dry medium heat.

• Toxicity: Material must not present a health hazard and show compatibility with prolonged direct skin contact. EPA-recognized human carcinogens are prohibited.

• Workmanship: Must conform to established quality standards, with specified acceptable quality levels for defects.

• The document specifies ordering data that the contract or purchase order should include, such as title, number, date, size, labeling, toxicity testing requirements, regulatory requirements, product conformance, acceptance criteria, and packaging.

• Product Conformance: Socks must meet salient characteristics, conform to producer's drawings/specifications, and be commercially available. Government reserves the right to require proof of conformance.

• Market Acceptability: Socks offered must have been sold to the commercial market or the Government.

• Inspection: End item inspection procedures include sampling (ASQ/ANSI Z1.4), visual examination for defects (Table III), dimensional examination, and potentially toxicity testing.

• Not specified in this document.

• This purchase description is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD).

• Comments, suggestions, or questions should be addressed to the Department of the Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Soldier Center.

• Distribution is approved for public release and is unlimited.

• Offerors are encouraged to use recovered materials per FAR 23.403.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the technical and quality requirements for the procurement of "SOCKS, ATHLETIC, CLASS 2 BLACK". It incorporates requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.

• Item: SOCKS, ATHLETIC, CLASS 2 BLACK, GL-PD 20-07.

• Marking: MIL-STD-129R w/CHANGE 2 (Military Marking for Shipment and Storage) dated September 27, 2019.

  • Interim changes: Omission of nomenclature and manufacturer's name on exterior shipping containers for DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textile (C&T) items, unless the name identifies the material. NSNs must be shown. Packing list to be inside the last container and marked "PACKING LIST HERE".

• Palletization: MIL-STD-147E w/CHANGE 2 (Palletized Unit Loads) dated June 27, 2019.

  • Government-assigned Universal Product Code (UPC) must be on shipping cartons with NSN.
  • Wood Packaging Material (WPM) must comply with ISPM 15 standards (Heat Treatment or Kiln Dried Heat Treatment) and have ALSC or NWPCA markings.
  • Palletized load dimensions: Max 43" L x 52" W x 54" H (including pallet).
  • Bonding: Approved commercial bonding materials. Metal banding discouraged. Pallet loads should contain identical quantities of one NSN. Loads with multiple NSNs must be clearly marked. Short/over cartons must be marked.

• Labeling: Each item individually bar-coded with a paper tag (standard bleached sulfate, 100 lbs basis weight) attached by a fastener. Bar code must be 13 digits.

• RFID: Passive Gen2 RFID inlay (Avery/Dennis AD222 or comparable) required on hang tag or self-adhesive label. Data linking EPC to NSN and quantity must be exportable to VIM/ASAP. Bar code and human-readable EPC must be printed on tag.

• Inspection and Acceptance: At Destination.

• Commercial AQLs: Visual General Inspection Level II, AQL 1.0; Dimensional Special Inspection Level S-2, AQL 2.5.

• Acceptability determined by "Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes", ANSI/ASQC Z1.4.

• Certificate of Conformance: Required (52.246-15).

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implies shipment and storage requirements.

• Compliance with DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.
• RFID inlay and barcode requirements.
• Wood Packaging Material (WPM) compliance.
• Specific palletization and labeling standards.