REQUEST FOR INFORMATION– NAVY CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RESEARCH FACILITY WOVEN FABRICS SUITABLE FOR SWIM TRUNKS OR BOARD SHORTS FOR USE IN PHYSICAL TRAINING UNIFORM SHORTS Background: Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) is conducting a market survey to determine availability of woven fabrics suitable for end items such as swim trunks or board shorts for use in dual purpose physical training uniform (PTU) shorts. After review of industry submissions, the most promising fabrics may be down-selected and subjected to a wear test evaluation. Successful fabrics may be considered for U.S. Navy PTU shorts. Description : This request for information (RFI) is seeking sources for domestically produced, commercially available woven fabrics suitable for PTU shorts. Required attributes: Suitable for a dual purpose short for swim/physical training activities Modesty; minimal “clinging” when wet Colorfastness to chlorinated and sea water Minimal sweat retention for physical training use Withstand heat transfer logos application No more than 3% shrinkage after 25 cycles using AATCC 135 (1) V Ai Machine wash and dry Woven construction suitable for mass production Commercially available in solid colors Interested Parties: To respond to this RFI, interested parties shall submit the following information: A cover sheet that identifies the interested party, their technical point of contact with email and phone number, and the title of the RFI. A spec sheet that identifies: Fiber blend with fiber percentages Material width and weight Style numbers All physical properties with associated test methods Performance characteristics Estimated cost/yard Order minimums Production lead-time Fiber production location Yarn production location Weaving location Finishing location 3. A minimum of 5 yards full width fabric in any dark color and written assurance that the material can be produced in a solid blue dyed to match Navy’s color standard. No light color submissions will be accepted. 4. Complete disclosure of chemical treatment(s) if using topical finish, applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and documentation for Berry Amendment, 10 USC 2533a (compliance is required). 5. 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. Requested information and sample yardage listed above shall be received at NCTRF no later than COB 18 December 2020. Information provided will be handled as proprietary and samples will not be returned. Contact: Point of contact for this request is Julie Kontos, 508-206-2780,
[email protected]. Shipping address: Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, Attn. Julie Kontos, Bldg. 86, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is a request for information only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document exists.