83 -- Low pill acrylic Fiber (e.g., Pil-trol)

Sources sought for firms that produce a low-pill fiber (e.g., Pil-trol) domestically in the United States of America. Fiber is to be used in the manufacturing of low pill acrylic sweaters. Military Specs: Item shall be manufactured and tested in accordance to the Navy Clothing Textiles Research Facility Purchase Description 5-93, Sweater, Acrylic, Pull-over style, V-Neck, Blue 3346, dated March 2002. Fiber: The fiber for sweaters shall be 100% acrylic of high bulk/relaxed fiber having low pill properties. The pill fiber is designed as S-63 (trademark for Monsanto) acrylic fiber or equal. Yarn: The yarn shall be a 100% acrylic blend containing a minimum of 40% high bulk fibers. The yarn count shall be 2/24 or 2/23 worsted count. The yarn shall be either skein, package or producer dyed to meet the standard sample for shade. Blue 3346 in acordance with DSCP Handbook 4120, List of Armed Services Colors for Clothing Textiles and Equipment.