Parka, Navy Working Uniform (NWU), Woodland Camouflage, Type III

Amendment / Modification

This document details numerous interim changes and revisions to the "Technical and Quality Requirements for Parka, Working, US Navy, Desert and Woodland Contracts." Key changes include:

• Updated Dates: The document was updated on 12/18/2025.
• Revised Specifications: Numerous paragraphs and tables have been deleted, substituted, or added to update technical requirements, federal standards, drawing references, and testing procedures.
• New Sections: New paragraphs have been added regarding "Qualification inspection for cloth material only" and "Treatments" for hook and loop fastener tapes.
• Updated Standards: References to FED-STD-595 have been updated to SAE-AMS-STD-595.
• Clarifications: Specific details on pattern adjustments, sewing patterns, and material requirements have been refined.
• Testing Procedures: Updates to shade and spectral reflectance testing procedures, including sample plans and acceptable quality limits.
• Packaging and Marking: Revisions to packaging, barcoding, and marking requirements, including interim changes for DLA Troop Support C&T Directorate.
• Cancelled Documents: Several specifications (A-A-50186, MIL-DTL-32072, MIL-T-3530) have been cancelled.

Almost all sections of the original document have been affected by these changes, including technical requirements, material specifications, testing procedures, packaging, marking, and references to other standards and drawings.

Vendors should carefully review all modifications to ensure their proposals and product offerings comply with the most current technical and quality requirements for the parkas. Specific attention should be paid to updated material specifications, testing protocols, and packaging/marking instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Purchase Description (PD) for the US Navy working uniform parka, specifically for desert and woodland camouflage (Type II and Type III). It supersedes a previous version dated September 17, 2010.

• Parka Types: Type II (Desert camouflage NWU II) and Type III (Woodland camouflage NWU III).

• Materials: Laminated, waterproof, and moisture vapor permeable cloth (nylon faced with PTFE membrane and knit backing). Reinforcement cloth for elbow patches must be camouflage printed nylon, water repellent treated. Specific material requirements are detailed, including weight, breaking strength, colorfastness, spray rating, stiffness, tear resistance, organic liquid resistance, frosting resistance, dimensional stability, and abrasion resistance.

• Design Features: Collar with drawcord, stowed hood with visor, water-resistant slide fastener front closure and underarm openings, two upper chest pockets, two lower pockets with hand warmer pockets, adjustable wrist tabs, rank tab, waist and hem drawcord adjustments, and a hanger loop. The parka must have an interoperable inside front slide fastener to interface with a specific liner (NCTRF PD 05-09).

• Components: Detailed specifications for various components including chest pocket material, three-layer knit laminate, buckram interlining, slide fasteners, drawcords, hook and loop fastener tapes, barrel locks, thread, snap fasteners, labels, and non-wicking buffer.

• Construction: Detailed manufacturing operation requirements, including specific stitch types, seam construction, sealing, and assembly procedures for all parka components.

• Marking: Requirements for shade and size marking, including barcode labels.

• The document references a Contract Number: SPM1C100-00-C-0000 (EXAMPLE).

• Not explicitly detailed in this document, which focuses on the technical specifications and requirements for the parka itself.

• Not specified in this document.

• The Government possesses intellectual property/trademark rights in the Navy patterns and logos used, restricting unauthorized production or sale.

• Applicable documents and standards are extensively referenced, including Federal Standards, Commercial Item Descriptions, Department of Defense Specifications, and publications from organizations like AATCC, ASTM, ASQ, and ISO.

• Detailed tables specify sizes, measurements, component colors, and testing methods.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Purchase Description (PD) for camouflage, waterproof, and moisture vapor permeable cloths with Anchor, Constitution, and Eagle (ACE) printed logo. It outlines the requirements for Type II (Desert camouflage NWU II) and Type III (Woodland camouflage NWU III) cloths.

• Scope: Covers requirements for camouflage, waterproof, and moisture vapor permeable cloths with ACE printed logo.
• Classification: Defines Type II (Desert camouflage NWU II with ACE logo) and Type III (Woodland camouflage NWU III with ACE logo).
• Applicable Documents: Lists numerous Federal Standards, Government documents, and Non-Government publications (AATCC, ASTM, TAPPI, ISO) that define testing methods and requirements.
• Requirements: Details specifications for standard samples, recycled materials, cloth composition (laminated, waterproof, moisture vapor permeable), color, pattern execution, spectral reflectance, physical properties (weight, tear resistance, hydrostatic resistance, moisture vapor transmission, stiffness, water permeability, spray rating, resistance to organic liquids, colorfastness, dimensional stability, toxicity), and workmanship.
• Verification: Outlines inspection and conformance testing procedures, including sample sizes and test methods.
• Packaging: Refers to contract specifications for packaging requirements.
• Intended Use: These cloths are for manufacturing camouflage clothing for U.S. Navy military personnel, specifically for Parkas (PD 04-09) and Trousers (PD 04-11).

This document is critical for bidders to understand the precise technical specifications, performance requirements, and testing standards for the camouflage cloth being procured. It details the physical and chemical properties the material must meet, including specific test methods and acceptable results. Bidders must ensure their proposed materials comply with all listed requirements and can pass the specified verification tests. The document also clarifies the intended use and the types of end items the cloth will be used for.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed material breakdown (Bill of Materials - BOM) and measurements for a specific garment, the "NCTRF PD 04-09 Parka, Working, US Navy, Desert and Woodland." It appears to be a technical specification or a component list used for production planning or costing.

• Pattern Date: 14 DEC 2020
• Sample Size: MEDIUM
• Average BOM per garment: 2.464 Yards
• Special Measurement BOM per garment: 3.401 Yards
• Waste Factor: 13.58%
• Added for Cutting and Spreading: 2.5%
• A table listing various garment sizes (e.g., XS_XS, S_S, M_L, XL_XL, 2XL_3XL) with corresponding "SQ. Inches" and "BOM" values (likely yards of material).
• Waste marker information: Indicates that a waste marker is made on 59" width, using specific sizes (S, S, M, R, L, R, XL, L).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the material requirements and potential costs associated with manufacturing the specified parka. The detailed breakdown by size allows for accurate material estimation and production planning. Bidders should review this to assess their capability to source materials and manage production based on these specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a list of National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and associated item information for "PARKA, WORKING (NAVY) TYPE III" garments. It provides details relevant to procurement and inventory management.

• FSC (Federal Supply Class): 8415 (Clothing, Individual Equipment and Insignia)
• NIIN (National Item Identification Number): Unique identifier for each item.
• Sizes: A comprehensive list of available garment sizes (e.g., X-SMALL-X-SHORT, MEDIUM-LONG, XX-LARGE-XXX-LONG).
• PGC (Part Group Code): 03612
• Description: "PARKA, WORKING (NAVY) TYPE III" or "PARKA, WORKING".
• UPCCode: Universal Product Code for each item.

This list is crucial for bidders responding to opportunities involving the procurement of these specific parkas. It details the exact NSNs, sizes, and descriptions required, which must be matched in any proposal or quote to ensure compliance with the government's specifications. Bidders need to verify their ability to supply items matching these NSNs and sizes.