Request for Information (RFI) – Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility – Neckerchief Fabric Background : The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) is conducting a market survey to determine the availability of Berry Compliant, Commercial-off-the-shelf fabrics for use in the Navy Neckerchief worn with the White and Blue Enlisted Service Dress Jumper. The most promising fabrics will be down selected and subjected to physical property testing. Successful fabrics may be used in future neckerchief procurements. Description : NCTRF seeks to identify alternate materials to be used in the Neckerchief constructed in accordance with A-A-59621. The fabric should be able to be produced in the color black 3218. The current material is a solution dyed acetate twill having very good colorfastness requirements. The fabric should be capable of meeting or exceeding the listed Key System Attributes (KSA). Key System Attributes (KSA) KSA 1 – Design – Material, construction, and drape are critical components in ensuring the fabric is suitable for use in the Navy Neckerchief. The fabric shall be able to be made into a neckerchief and maintain the appearance and desired roll effect as the current material, as seen in figure I, when rolled and tied according to instructions in figure II (see attachment). KSA 2 – Color – The fabric shall be black 3218. The fabric shall show colorfastness properties equal to or better than the values in table I (see attachment). Interested Parties: To respond to this Request for Information (RFI), interested parties are REQUIRED to submit the following to enable NCTRF to conduct physical property testing and determine acceptability for end use: A cover sheet that identifies the interested party, their cage code, their business size under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), their technical point of contact (TPOC), and contact information (email and phone number) for the TPOC. Material Submission a. A minimum of 3 yards full width material. b. A material description, to include: identification of fiber (fiber percentage), yarn structure (yarns per inch and ply), material structure, performance characteristics, color capabilities, dye application method (e.g. pieced dyed), width of finished material, production lead time, production locations (fiber, yarn, weaving and finishing). Complete disclosure of chemical treatment for topical finishes, applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and documentation for Berry Amendment (10 USC 2533a) compliance is required. c. Technical data sheet(s) and applicable test reports for the material properties listed in table I (see attachment). d. An estimated unit cost per linear yard (specify width of material), which may be broken down by quantity reflecting economies of scale. e. Information which certifies that the finished product is composed of materials which have been safely used commercially or provide sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact. The finished cloth shall not present a dermal health hazard when used as intended. Submissions are limited to two (2) materials per interested parties. Required documentation and fabric samples are due by COB 31 JULY 2021 at NCTRF. Information will be handled as proprietary and samples will not be returned. **SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED TO COB 20 AUGUST 2021.** Contact Information : Please submit electronic responses along with any questions and/or requests for information regarding this notice to Kelly Fratelli, 508-206-2762,
[email protected] and courtesy copy to Seth Eby, 508-206-2755,
[email protected]. Please ship physical submissions to Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, ATTN Seth Eby, Bldg. 7, 10 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for market survey only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS . No solicitation document exists.