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The Nation’s Combat Logistics Support Agency

Established 1961

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA

DLA Clothing & Textiles 

Dress Clothing

November 17, 2022
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Dress Clothing Division

SHARON PIECYK

Division Chief

Randall McArthur

Supervisor (KO)

Outerwear/Shirts &

Headwear

John Fricker

Supervisor (KO)

Heraldics/Flag Room

ASHLEY LIDDLE

Supervisor (KO)

Dress Uniforms

MELISSA RIOSTHOMAS

Divisional Contracting 

Officer

$38 M Obs in FY22

Earl Joyner (KO)

Megan Wherrity (KO)

Michael O’Conner

Sorina Prian-Tanczos

Sharan Khaira

Marissa Sacca

Marie Kabanga (PACER)

Denise Gonzales

$20.4 M Obs in FY22

Charles Brown (KO)

James Roberson (KO)

Stanley Thomas

William Dent

Colin Smith 

Matthew McCottry 

Vern Rose

Philip Washington

$154.3 Obs in FY22

Karen Bradley (Team Lead/KO)

Anthony D’Avella (KO)

Matthew McKeever

Coraliz Feliciano Roman

Johanette Soto

Terrance Arter

Eric Massenburg

Jennifer Smith

Aaron Rinnier

Ruth Miller

*Provides support to 

all three teams.
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Division Points of Contact 

Name Team Title E-mail

Sharon Piecyk Dress Clothing Division Chief Sharon.Piecyk@dla.mil

Melissa RiosThomas Dress Clothing Divisional 

Contracting Officer

Melissa.RiosThomas@dla.mil

Randy McArthur Outerwear, Shirts, and 

Headwear Supervisor/KO Randall.McArthur@dla.

mil

Ashley Liddle Dress Uniforms Supervisor/KO Ashley.Liddle@dla.mil

John Fricker Heraldics / Flag Room Supervisor/KO John.Fricker@dla.mil
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Dress Clothing – Material 

Obligations

FY2020-FY2022 

As of November 04, 2022

101 

180 154 

45

45

38 28 

32 

20 

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

$300

FY2020 FY2021 FY2022

Millions

Heraldics

OSH

Dress Uniforms

$174

$212

$257
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Dress Clothing – Material 

Obligations

FY2022 Planned vs. Actual

As of November 04, 2022

134 154 

29

14 38

20 

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

FY 2022 Plan FY 2022 Actual

Millions

Heraldics

OSH

Dress Uniforms

$212

$177
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Dress Clothing –

FY2023 Forecast

As of November 04, 2022

168 

42

16 

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

FY2023 Plan

Millions

Heraldics

OSH

Dress Uniforms

$226
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Dress Outerwear, Shirts, and 

Headwear
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Product Line Overview

• Dress Outerwear

– All Weather Coats (Army, MC, AF)

– MDW Raincoat and Overcoat

– Air Force Lightweight Jacket

– Navy Jumpers 

• Dress Shirts

– S/S and L/S Dress Shirts (Army, Navy, MC, AF, CG)

• Dress Headwear

– Berets

– Drill Instructor Hat

– Navy Dixie Hat 

– Garrison Caps (Navy, MC, AF, CG)

– MC Crowns and Service Caps 
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Outerwear, Shirts, and Header 

Upcoming Opportunities

As of November 04, 2022

Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual Est.

Quantity

Est. Issue 

Date Buyer

Men’s Drill Instructor 

Hat TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 7,944 Dec 2022 Sharan 

Khaira

Berets, Various 

Colors

Small Business 

Set-Aside

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD Feb 2023 Michael 

O’Connor

MC Crowns and 

Service Caps TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers)

45,240/ 

37,000 Feb 2023 Marie 

Kabanga

Men’s Navy TFU Shirt TBD

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD April 2023 TBD

Men’s and Women’s 

AF Lightweight 

Jacket

TBD

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD May 2023 TBD
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Outerwear, Shirts, and Header 

Upcoming Opportunities

As of November 04, 2022

Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual Est.

Quantity

Est. Issue 

Date Buyer

Men’s Marine Corps 

AWC TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD July 2023 TBD

Men’s JRTOC Grey 

Short Sleeve Dress 

Shirt

TBD TBD 18,840 TBD TBD

Men’s JRTOC Grey 

Long Sleeve Dress 

Shirt

TBD TBD 1,452 TBD TBD

Men’s JRTOC Jacket Small Business 

Set-Aside TBD 14,100 TBD TBD
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Team Points of Contact

Name Title E-mail

Randy McArthur Supervisor/Contracting Officer Randall.McArthur@dla.mil

Earl Joyner Contracting Officer/Acquisition 

Specialist

Earl.Joyner@dla.mil

Megan Wherrity Contracting Officer/Acquisition 

Specialist

Megan.Wherrity@dla.mil

Sorina Prian-Tanczos Acquisition Specialist Sorina.Priantanczos@dla.mil

Sharan Khaira Acquisition Specialist Sharan.Khaira@dla.mil

Michael O’Conner Acquisition Specialist Michael.e.Oconner@dla.mil

Marie Kabanga Acquisition Specialist Marie.Kabanga@dla.mil

Marissa Sacca Acquisition Specialist Marissa.Sacca@dla.mil

Denise Gonzales Purchasing Agent Denise.Gonzales@dla.mil
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Dress Uniform Team
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Product Line Overview

• Dress Coats

– -Army, Navy, CG, MDW

– -MC (Blue and Green)

• Dress Trousers and Slacks

– -Army with and without Braid

– -Navy TFU, Broadfall, White 100% Polyester, Khaki

– -MC Blue and Green

– -CG Wash and Wear and CG Poly/Wool Serge

– AF and MDW

• Dress Skirts

– Army, AF 

– MC (Blue and Green)

• Cloth

– Poly/Wool and 100% Wool for all Services

– AF Academy and West Point Cloth
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Upcoming Opportunities

As of November 04, 2022

Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual Est.

Qty

Est Issue 

Date Buyer

MC Men’s Blue Coat TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 48,000 EA First Qtr 

2023 TBD

Navy Broadfall

Slacks TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD First Qtr 

2023 TBD

Navy TFU Slacks TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 42,240 PR First Qtr 

2023 TBD

AF Slacks Mandatory 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD First Qtr 

2023 TBD

AF Skirt Mandatory 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD First Qtr 

2023 TBD

MC Stripe TDB 1 Year 140,000 YDS First Qtr

2023 TBD
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Upcoming Opportunities

As of November 04, 2022

Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual Est.

Qty

Est Issue 

Date Buyer

MC Green Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 210,276 YDS First Qtr

2023 TBD

West Point Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 10,020 YDS First Qtr

2023 TBD

Navy 100% Wool 

Cloth 3346 Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 199,908 YDS First Qtr

2023 TBD

Navy Khaki Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD First Qtr 

2023 TBD

M-1 Khaki Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 312,432 YDS First Qtr 

2023 TBD

AGSU Green Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 432,552 YDS First Qtr 

2023 TBD

AGSU Taupe Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 483,500 YDS First Qtr

2023 TBD
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Upcoming Opportunities

As of November 04, 2022

Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual 

Est. Qty

Est Issue 

Date Buyer

ASU Men’s Coat TBD TBD 28,133 EA First Qtr 

2023 TBD

ASU Women’s Coat TBD TBD 14,052 EA First Qtr 

2023 TBD

ASU Skirt TBD 1 Year 3,600 EA First Qtr

2023 TBD
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Team Points of Contact

Name Title E-mail

Ashley Liddle Supervisor/Contracting Officer Ashley.Liddle@dla.mil

Karen Bradley Team Lead/Contracting Officer Karen.Bradley@dla.mil

Anthony D’Avella Contracting Officer Anthony.Davella@dla.mil

Matthew McKeever Acquisition Specialist Matthew.Mckeever@dla.mil

Coraliz Feliciano 

Romans

Acquisition Specialist Coraliz.Feliciano@dla.mil

Johanette Soto Acquisition Specialist Johanette.Soto@dla.mil

Terrance Arter Acquisition Specialist Terrance.Arter@dla.mil

Eric Massenburg Acquisition Specialist Eric.Massenburg@dla.mil

Jennifer Smith Acquisition Specialist Jennifer.1.Smith@dla.mil

Aaron Rinnier Acquisition Specialist Aaron.Rinnier@dla.mil
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Important Information for New 

Contractors

Companies interested in doing business with DLA should: 

• Understand DLA-Visit the DLA small business website at 

www.dla.mil/HQ/SmallBusiness and view the detailed guide, "Small Business Overview for Vendors," located on the home page.

• Obtain a DUNS #-A DUNS number is a nine-digit number that uniquely identifies your business. Establish your DUNS number at 

www.dandb.com/free-duns-number or call (800) 700-7233. 

• Register in System for Award Management (SAM)-All vendors 

wanting to do business with the federal government must register in 

SAM. Create a user account and register at www.sam.gov .

• Visit your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)- PTACs assist businesses in pursuit of a federal government contract. 

Find your local PTAC at www.dla.mil/HQ/SmallBusiness .

• Explore DLA Opportunities-Search for DLA procurement opportunities on the www.sam.gov/ website, and the DLA Internet 

Bid Board System at www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil .
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Important Websites

• www.sam.gov: This website is were FedBizOpps was relocated and 

is used to find business opportunities. 

• DIBBS (DLA Internet Bid Board System): This website is where 

DLA solicitations are posted. https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/

• Federal Acquisition Regulations and Clauses – https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

• Office of the Secretary of Defense, OSBP - http://business.defense.gov/

• Federal Small Business Offices - http://business.defense.gov/Small-Business/Federal-Small-Business- Offices

• DoD Small Business Offices –http://business.defense.gov/Small- Business/DoD-Small-Business-Offices

• Small Business Administration - www.sba.gov/
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Supplier Performance Risk 

System (SPRS) 

Past Performance

• Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS):

Your SPRS Delivery Score is reviewed for award 

decisions. Vendors should review their Negative 

Delivery Records for accuracy. If a Due Date is 

incorrect, if a Ship/Rec Date is missing or wrong, or if 

late shipment was due to government delay contact 

timothy.atwell@dla.mil for assistance. Tim Atwell is 

always available to help with any questions, concerns or 

SPRS website access and navigation.

• Request delivery extensions before lateness occurs
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Key Points

• Any Vendor Can Request Courtesy Evaluations

• Delivery Date Definitions

– Delivery date is when the item arrives at the 

destination.

• Communicate Bad Information ASAP

– Helps us plan and inform the customer upfront if there 

is a delay.

• Tiered Pricing

• New Address to send PDMs and Samples. 

• DIBBS is the official website to submit bids.
Every Ounce Matters, Every Bullet Counts

Project Manager 

Soldier Survivability

Project Manager 

Soldier Survivability

Product Manager Soldier Clothing and 

Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE)

Joint Advanced Planning Brief to Industry 

Dress Uniforms Session

16-17 November 2022 LTC Naim Lee

Product Manager, SCIE

naim.r.lee.mil@army.mil 

Mr. Warren Clare

Deputy Product Manager, SCIE

warren.c.clare.civ@army.mil
Army Green Service Uniform 

(AGSU)

• Bottom Line: 

 Transition to sustainment complete

• Where we are:

 Developing optional items

 Completed development of Ike jacket

• Path Forward: 

 Introduction of additional optional items: 

 Lightweight Service Coat expected to complete dev 1QFY23

 Tuck-in Shirt for women expected to complete dev 2QFY23

 Maternity items expected to complete dev 2QFY23
PdM SCIE Points of Contact

LTC Naim Lee

Product Manager, Solider Clothing and Individual Equipment

naim.r.lee.mil@army.mil

Mr. Warren Clare

Deputy Product Manager, Solider Clothing and Individual Equipment

warren.c.clare.civ@army.mil

Team Chiefs Project Officers Assistant Product Managers

Ms. Suzanna Horner

Chief, Systems Engineering

suzanne.horner2.civ@army.mil

Ms. Susan McLendon

Chief, Quality Assurance

susan.k.mclendon.civ@army.mil

Mr. Carl Hannah

Chief, Operations & Plans

carl.r.hannah.civ@army.mil

Patricia Gogats

Project Officer

patricia.h.gogats.civ@army.mil

Nathan Heslink

Project Officer

nathan.g.heslink.civ@army.mil

CPT Jonathon Waters

Personnel Airdrop

jonathon.m.waters.mil@army.mil

Lester Smith

Combat Uniforms

lester.j.smith.civ@army.mil

CPT Ryan Ogden

Extreme Weather Clothing & Equipment

ryan.s.ogden.mil@army.mil

Mr. Blaise Liess

Tactical Soldier Mobility

blaise.p.liess.civ@army.mil
Aaron Needles

AFUO Clothing Designer, AF Uniform Office

COMM: 937-656-4810 DSN: 656-4810

john.needles.1@us.af.mil

AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

AF Uniform Office 

Service Dress 

Uniform Programs

JAPBI Nov 2022
AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

• Address documented issues with fit, 

care, and professional appearance

• Cost savings recognized through 

reduced need for alterations

Background:

• Updated fit styling to include 

Curvy/Straight fits for Slacks

• Conducted a successful fit and Wear 

Test at WPAFB and the Pentagon

• 80% of Fit Test participants would 

NOT alter the improved SD Trousers 

and Slacks

What We’ve Done:

• AFUO submit SRP to DLA

• DLA is working to put both programs 

on contract

Plan Forward: Updated Slacks 

Fit/Styling

Introduced Straight 

and Curvy Fits

Reduced Need

for Extensive 

Alterations

AF Improved Service Dress 

Trousers and Slacks
AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

AF Improved Service Dress 

Skirt

• Address documented issues with 

fit, care, and professional 

appearance

• Cost savings recognized through 

reduced need for alterations 

Background:

• Developed a Straight and Curvy fit 

for Fit/Wear Test 

What We've Done:

• Conduct a Fit/Wear Test 2022/2023

• Send SRP to DLA 2023

Plan Forward:

Updated 

Fit/Styling

Introduced 

Straight and 

Curvy Fits

Reduced Need 

for Extensive 

Alterations
AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

Added an 

Adjustable 

Waistband in 

the Back

Female Fit 

Eliminates Need 

to Alter 

Men’s Fit

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

AF Female Mess Dress Slacks

• Develop a Women’s version of the 

Men’s Mess Dress pant as an additional 

option to the Skirt

• Female Airmen can currently alter 

men’s pants

Background:

• Developed a Straight and Curvy fit for 

Fit/Wear Test 

• Female version does not require 

suspenders

• Added an adjustable waistband in the 

back for better fit

What We've Done:

• Conduct a Fit/Wear Test 2022/2023

• Send SRP to DLA 2023

Plan Forward:
AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

AF Service Dress 

Maternity Ensemble

• Address need for updated professional 

Maternity Service Dress ensemble that 

would serve all stages of pregnancy

Background:

• Designed and Developed a Maternity 

Dress Coat, Wrap Dress, Slack and Skirt 

with a 360o Belly Panel

• Addressed fit on Maternity Blouse 

• Fit has been finalized and sent for 

Production

What We’ve Done:

• Conduct a Fit/Wear Test Jan 23

Plan Forward:

Maternity Coat 

to be worn with 

Slacks or Skirt

Maternity Dress

worn alone
AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

USSF Service Dress

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Female Light 

Weight Jacket, 

Jacket, and 

Skirt 

Men’s 

Service 

Dress Coat, 

and 

Trousers

Men’s and 

Women’s Tie 

Options

• AFUO working with USSF leadership 

on requirements development and 

designs

Background:

• Developed a new Poly/Wool/Stretch 

suiting fabric in DK Navy and 

Charcoal

• Developed a Male and Female 

versions of the SD Coat and Light 

Weight Jacket

• Utilized updated/proven AF Patterns 

for Dress Shirts, Trousers, Slacks and 

Skirt

• Developed new Female Tie options

What We've Done:

• Conduct a Fit/Wear Test 2022/2023

• Send SRP to DLA 2023

Plan Forward:
AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

USSF Optional

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Space Force 

Specific 

Designs

• AFUO working with USSF leadership 

on requirements development and 

designs

Background:

• We designed Space Force specific 

design options for Sweaters, AllWeather Coat, and the Wheel Cap 

• Sourced innovated fabric with easy 

care technology and stretch

• Presented first proto samples to the 

guardians at several Space Force 

bases and DC

What We've Done:

• Receive final design approval Dec 

2022

• Conduct a Fit/Wear Test Jan 2024

• Transition to AAFES May 2024

Plan Forward:

Innovative 

fabrics, with 

easy care 

and stretch 
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES

Product Manager 

for

Clothing & Equipment (PdM C&E)

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 

for

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES

JAPBI 17 Nov 2021
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES Certification Program Scope

• Established to ensure Marine Corps uniform items and 

accessories manufactured for sale through the Marine Corps 

Exchange (MCX) and designated Retail Clothing Outlets meet 

USMC requirements and standards 

• TM 10120-15/2 (Certification Manual) provides guidance.

• The mandate for optional clothing and uniform accessory quality 

assurance is provided in the current edition of the Marine Corps 

Order (MCO) P10120.28, Individual Clothing Regulations.

• Marine Corps uniform items and accessories listed in the United 

States Marine Corps Regulation (MCO P1020.34H) 

• Covered Items: 

– All Marine Corps Officer items that do not have a national stock 

number (NSN) and meet or exceed base specification requirements

– Enlisted items that exceed base specification requirements and are 

not under DLA contract

Currently 262 items certified from 46 certified vendors
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES Certification Program Submission

• Vendors with products that meet the specified criteria and wish to 

participate in the Certification Program must submit samples to PM 

Infantry Weapons Clothing & Equipment (IW/C&E) for inspection and 

approval. 

• Documentation required for the submittal process includes a 

completed Manufacturer’s Application Certification (MAC) form, a 

Finished Measurement Confirmation form, and a Test Requirements 

Results form.

• Items that receive approval are issued a certification number unique 

to the item, manufacturer, subcontractor (if applicable), and 

geographic manufacturing location. 

• Each manufacturing site must have its own approved certification 

number for each item being manufactured at its location. 

• New certification numbers are required for any product change, 

change in subcontractor, or change in manufacturing location.

• Items manufactured for the USMC Certification Program must 

conform to specifications and requirements throughout the life of the 

certification.
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES Certification Program Inspection

• Items are inspected to meet specifications and requirements. 

• Validate and verify an item meets requirements in terms of 

an item’s final measurements, design, construction, and 

performance 

• Visual inspection, physical inspection, and testing will verify 

and validate product conformance

• Certifications are valid for three to five years depending on 

product category. 

• Marine Corps designated personnel apply quality assurance 

processes to all certified items protecting the manufacturer and 

the Marine Corps. 

• Marine Corps designated personnel conduct quality audits. 

• Includes on-site plant inspections, inspection of items at 

exchange locations and retail outlets, solicitation of additional 

material or documentation for inspection and testing. The 

frequency and method chosen for the quality assessment is at 

the discretion of PM IW.
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES Certification Program Approval

• Letter of approval signed by Product Manager (PdM)

• Certifications are valid for three to five years, 

depending on product category

• Certification numbers are included on garment labels 

to indicate an item is authorized 

• Certification numbers are unique to each manufacturer 

and associated subcontractor manufacturing site

• Manufacturing facilities are subject to inspection and 

certification can be revoked for non-compliance

• A list of certified items, their assigned certification 

approval numbers, expiration dates and vendor names 

is included on the Marine Corps Certified Sources List. 

• The Marine Corps Certified Sources List is published 

by PM IW and is used by retail outlets as a purchasing 

reference.

GARMENT MFGD OF U.S.M.C. APPROVED 

MATERIALS FOR STYLE DESIGN AND QUALITY

TO LIKE ITEM APPROVED BY U.S.M.C. SERIAL:
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES Certification Program Workflow
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Equipping our MARINES

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• Manufacturing Needs:

 Formal Shirt Manufactures.

• In general:

 Lower cost – faster deliveries – better quality.

 Better performance, lighter, anti-microbial, breathable, stain resistant, etc.

• Specifically:

 Expand manufacturing base on textile, uniforms and accessories.

 Communicate new technology to the program office.

 Durable, lightweight, and comfortable boots.

Where Industry Can Help
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES

Questions?

Mr. Miguel Reis, Certification Program Lead

Product Manager, Clothing & Equipment, 

Program Manager, Infantry Weapons, 

Ground Combat Element Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command

E-mail: miguel.d.reis@usmc.mil

Office Phone: 703-432-5254