DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY THE NATION S COMBAT LOGISTICS SUPPORT AGENCY DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles ECWCS Team Scott Kromis IST Supervisor/PCO WARFIGHTER FIRST
Team POCs Antoinette (Toni) Ouattara -- Buyer/PCO 215-737-5660 Patricia (Pat) Lyles Buyer 215-737-3294 Susan (Sue) Demarco Buyer 215-737-5247 Matthew (Matt) Leistner Buyer 215-737-2966 Stefanie Caruso Buyer 215-737-7231 Miosotis (Mio) Gonzalez - Buyer 215-737-8056 Tiffany Taylor Buyer 215-737-3582 Tech supervisor Dan Carman Tech team LeNita Mccoy, Stephen Swartz, Robert Fitzgerald Scott Kromis Supervisor/PCO 215-737-3231 WARFIGHTER FIRST 78
Product Line Overview Items & Relevant Integrated Supplier Team stats: - Manages 70 cold weather items - Sales by Fiscal Year (FY) FY15, $184M, FY16 $201 M, FY17, $210M, FY18, $252M - Obligations by FY - FY15 $174M, FY16 $144M, FY17 $179M, FY18 $263M FY18 plan vs. actual PLAN: $200M ACTUAL: $262M FY19 forecast $350 million Items include CW Underwear, Parkas, Jackets, Trousers, Headwear, WARFIGHTER FIRST 79
Open Procurements Gen 3 ECWCS Layer 6 Jacket closed 5 OCT 2018 Expect 2 awards. TAD FEB 2019 WARFIGHTER FIRST 80
Upcoming Opportunities Layer 5 Jacket Conducting market research (as of 11/5/18) Min/Max estimated to be 14k/69k per year. Expect NOV or DEC 2018 solicitation, May 2019 award. Layer 5 Trouser est. Min 9000 /year, Max 4500/year Expect DEC 2018 or JAN 2019 solicitation, MAY 2019 award. Also fixed QTY. 72K Same est. Dates Layer 6 Trouser Expect Nov or Dec solicitation TAD May 2019, Base plus 2 option years, 7500 37500 per year Layer 7 Parka Conducting market research (as of 11/5/18) Min/Max estimated to be 26k/128k per year (base plus 2). Expect NOV or DEC 2018 solicitation, Mar 2019 award. Also Def. qty. of 80k est. Dates same timeframe. WARFIGHTER FIRST 81
Upcoming Opportunities Cont d Layer 7 Trousers Min/Max estimated to be 16k/80k per year (base plus 2). Expect DEC 2018 or JAN 2019 solicitation, May 2019 award. Also Def. qty. of 50k est. Dates same timeframe. Snow Camouflage Parkas (new) Min/Max estimated to be 7k/35k per year (base plus 2). Expect DEC 2018 or JAN 2019 solicitation, TAD May 2019. Snow Camouflage (new) Trousers Min/Max estimated to be 7k/35K per year (base plus 2-4 options). Expect DEC 2018 or JAN 2019 solicitation, TAD May Navy Parkas Min/Max TBA Expect JAN 2019 solicitation, JUN 2019 Award WARFIGHTER FIRST 82
Issues Also buy Cloth items Small Dollar value compared to Cold Weather Clothing Fluctuating Demands (Seasonality/Geo-politcal and historical events) Highly visible items Modernizing efforts/ Collaboration among services Some items used by Recruits Questions??? WARFIGHTER FIRST 83
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Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment Our Strength and Purpose Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment Environmental Clothing Update to Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry 29 November 2018 Lester Smith, Systems Acquisition Manager Environmental Clothing
Environmental Clothing Update Environmental Clothing & Footwear addressing cold weather capability gaps and identifying material solutions until validated requirements come on line The areas of interest are: Cold Weather Socks Boot Gaiter Balaclava Overboot
Cold Weather Socks At least 40% insulation Material Weights: Low Medium Heavy FY19 Limited User Evaluation will inform potential requirements Current evaluated sizes range from small to large Evaluation Locations: Jericho, VT Black Rapids, AK Ft. Greely, Delta Junction, AK Anchorage, AK Tacoma, WA Dahlonega, GA Resolute Bay, CA 2ID Korea USMC Norway
Boot Gaiter Insulation & Material Weights Mixture of novel materials Must not be bulky and be abrasion resistant Requirement Wicks moisture away from the body Allows moisture to escape Transition between Wet Cold 20 F to the lower end of Intense Cold -25 F Easily donned and doffed Integrates with current Soldier equipment configurations and ECWCS Layer 5 Current evaluated sizes range from small to large Evaluation Locations: Jericho, VT Black Rapids, AK Anchorage, AK
Balaclava Insulation & Material Weights Mixture of novel materials Must not be bulky and be abrasion resistant Requirement Wicks moisture away from the body Allows moisture to escape Transition between Wet Cold 20 F to the lower end of Intense Cold -25 F Easily donned and doffed compared to legacy item being replaced Integrates with current Soldier equipment configurations Current evaluated sizes range from small to large Evaluation Locations: Jericho, VT Black Rapids, AK Ft. Greely, Delta Junction, AK Fairbanks, AK Anchorage, AK Resolute Bay, CA 2ID Korea USMC Norway
Overboot Insulation & Material Weights Mixture of novel materials Must not be bulky and be abrasion resistant Requirement Compatible with standard NATO bindings, crampons, and snow shoes Water proof Operational between -60 F and -20 F Shall not weigh more than 7.25 lbs. (Size 9R) Current evaluated sizes range from small to large Evaluation Locations: Black Rapids, AK Anchorage, AK Tacoma, WA Dahlonega, GA Ft. Carson, CO 2ID Korea
Cold Weather Initiatives Next Gen Clothing Ensemble Light weight base layers Head and Face Protection Balaclavas Jacket w/ body mapping insulation Caps and neck gaiters Body armor interfacing garments Mid-weight cold jacket & trouser Hand Protection Improved CW glove system Hard shell jacket & trousers Footwear CW Socks, CW Combat Boots, ECW Mukluks, Insulated Overboots, Boot Gaiters Extreme cold Parka & trousers FOUO
Cold Weather Initiatives Evaluated in FY17/18: Light weight Base Layers Jacket w/ body mapping insulation Body Armor Interfacing Garments Mid-weight jacket and trousers Caps and neck gaiters Improved glove system Extreme Cold Weather Mukluks Cold Weather Combat Boots Evaluating in FY18/19: Hard Shell Jacket and Trousers Novel NSRDEC/GOV Design LUEs Scheduled: JAN-APR19 Extreme Cold Parka and Trousers Novel NSRDEC/GOV Design LUEs Scheduled JAN-APR19 Leg Gaiter Two (2) COTS models LUEs Scheduled: JAN-APR19 Insulated Overboot Three (3) prototype models LUEs Scheduled DEC18-APR19 Balaclavas Four (4) COTS models LUEs Scheduled DEC18-APR19 Cold Weather Socks Eight (8) COTS models LUEs Scheduled DEC-APR19 FY17/18 Transitions: Cold Weather Glove System (CWGS) Program of Record OCIEPD developed and currently in HQDA staffing Cold Weather Combat Boot (CWCB) Program of Record OCIEDPD developed and currently in AROC staffing FOUO
CTAPS Functions Field Evaluation & Data Collection Year Areas of Interest What are we trying to learn? FY 2016 Current Cold Weather Systems (ECWCS and FREE) FY 2017 Base layer (next-to-skin) Handwear Which materials & design aspects are important and why What are the capability gaps What are the system needs with respect to temperature and environment What operational needs are there in regards to mobility What are the issues with interfacing equipment What GOTS NMND base layers moved moisture and had good dry time What COTS/GOTS handwear systems moved moisture and provided thermal protection What level of dexterity is needed in gloves for cold/extreme cold environments FY 2018 Light Insulation Body Mapping Body armor interfacing garments Fit/Design/Durability of soft shell level uniform Headwear What insulation material type provided warmth when activity was relatively low Whether material body mapping is needed for a light insulation layer (Level 3 replacement) What body armor interfacing garments are best for cold weather operations If fit and design improvements can improve thermal comfort and regulation Validate material selection for durability from lab results How does a cap and neck gaiter interface with itself and other clothing and equipment What level of protection should headwear have in the range of temperatures and environments FY 2019 Outer shells Can there be increased functionality of outer shells in regards to water and wind resistance while providing a level of insulation If new construction methods offer increased performance What outer shells are best in cold/wet and cold/dry environments What outer shells sustain down to -65 F FY 2020 Full clothing ensemble Validation of effort to improve moisture management, weight, and bulk of the full clothing system in a cold/extreme cold environmental protection while integrating with body armor and load bearing equipment
Soldier Feedback ECWCS Layer Capability Gap Need performance characteristics Layer 1 (light-weight underlayer) Layer 2 (Mid-weight underlayer) Layer 3 (cold weather fleece jacket) Layer 4 (cold weather wind jacket) Layer 5 (Mid-weight cold weather jacket and trouser) Layer 6 (Wet weather jacket and trouser) Layer 7 (Extreme cold weather parka and trouser) durability melt/drip material overheating - too warm when active no wind protection absorbs water does not dry not wind resistant bagginess - snag hazard Velcro does not hold not water resistant snow penetration poor breathability baggy - snag hazard difficult to pack No Melt No Drip Wicking fast drying good stretch & recovery adjustable insulation for varying activity levels quick drying improved moisture transport easier to pack more field utility needed faster dry time makes less noise wind resistance reduce snag hazard adjustable insulation increase tear strength higher moisture vapor transmission rate increase insulation when static
AFLCMC Providing thewarfighter sedge JointAdvanced Planning Briefing To Industry(JAPBI) Mr.ChristopherTobin,USAF AircrewPerformanceBodyWear PM 29Nov2018
AF Cold Weather Aviation System (CWAS) AFLCMC Providing the Warfighter sedge CWAS Base Layer & Mid Layer 27P Flight suit or 2pc Flight Duty Uniform IWOL (AF) Type Intermediate Weather Outer Layer EWOL Army FREE Extreme Weather Outer Layer Cold Weather Aviation System STF Touchscreen Flyer Gloves Consists of 4 Layers, Gloves, & Boots Safe To Fly (STF) Cold Weather Boots 48
Description: AF Cold Weather Aviation System (CWAS) AFLCMC Providing the Warfighter s Edge AF modified Intermediate Weather Outer Layer (IWOL) for aircrew flight equipment interface - Ejection platforms require O2 hose pass-through Extreme Cold Weather Outer Layer (EWOL) - Outer layer of Flame Resistant Environmental Ensemble (FREE) is approved Safe To Fly only for AF non-ejection aviators Multi-climate Protection System (MCPS) Underlayers - Heavy weights (AF mid layer) - Silk weights (AF base layer) 49
AF CWAS Initial Fielding AFLCMC Providing the Warfighter s Edge Requirement for initial fielding of AF Aviators in FY18 by PACAF AF Intermediate Weather Outer Layer (IWOL) Extreme Weather Outer Layer (EWOL) Heavyweight Multiclimate Protection System (MCPS) = AF Mid layer x2 Silkweight Multiclimate Protection System (MCPS) = AF Base layer x2 Quantities bought for initial fielding were limited due toavailable funding Human Systems Program Office sent Sustainment Supply Request Package (SRP) to DLA AF Increased required quantities for sustainment in Oct 2018 50