Dress 

Clothing
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The Nation’s Combat Logistics Support Agency

Established 1961

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA

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DLA Clothing & Textiles 

Dress Clothing

November 16, 2023
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Dress Clothing Division

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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 and 

MARCIA HENSON

Divisional Contracting 

Officers

$45.1 M Obs in FY23

Earl Joyner (KO)

Megan Wherrity (KO)

Sorina Prian-Tanczos

Sharan Khaira 

(Deployed)

Marissa Sacca 

Denise Gonzales

$34 M Obs in FY23

Charles Brown (KO)

James Roberson (KO)

Stanley Thomas

William Dent

Colin Smith 

Matthew McCottry 

Vern Rose

Philip Washington

$180.6 M Obs in FY2

Baotran Dao (Team Lead/KO)

Anthony D’Avella (KO)

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 

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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

Marcia Henson Dress Clothing Divisional 

Contracting Officer Marcia.Henson@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

FY2021-FY2023 

As of November 03, 2023 29

180 154 181 

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38

45

32 

20 

35 

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

$300

FY2021 FY2022 FY2023

Millions

Heraldics

OSH

Dress Uniforms

$257 $260

$212
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Dress Clothing – Material 

Obligations

FY2023 Planned vs. Actual

As of November 03, 2023 30

144 

181 

35

45

17 

35 

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

$300

FY 2023 Plan FY 2023 Actual

Millions

Heraldics

OSH

Dress Uniforms

$260

$177
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Dress Clothing –

FY2024 Forecast

As of November 03, 2023 31

102 

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25 

$0

$20

$40

$60

$80

$100

$120

$140

$160

$180

$200

FY 2024 Plan

Millions

Heraldics

OSH

Dress Uniforms

$186
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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 03, 2023 34

Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual Est.

Quantity

Est. Issue 

Date Buyer

Marine Corps Sweater

Small Business 

Set-Aside 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 40,716 Jan 2024 Marissa 

Sacca

Women’s AF Long 

Sleeve Dress Shirt TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 20,112 Feb 2024 Earl 

Joyner

Men’s White Jumper TBD 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 38,653 Dec 2023 Marissa 

Sacca

Women’s White 

Jumper TBD

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 8,232 Dec 2023 Marissa 

Sacca

Women’s AGSU AWC TBD

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD Feb 2024 Marcia 

Henson

Women’s MC 

Maternity Items TBD

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD September 

2024 TBD
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Team Points of Contact

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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

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 03, 2023 38

Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual Est.

Qty

Est Issue 

Date Buyer

MC Green and Blue 

Skirts

Small 

Business 

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD

AF Trousers Small 

Business

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD

Navy White Slacks Small 

Business

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD

MDW Trousers Small 

Business

60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD

MC Stripe TDB 1 Year 140,000 YDS 2023 TBD
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Upcoming Opportunities

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Item Strategy Est. Contract

Length

Annual Est.

Qty

Est Issue 

Date Buyer

MC Dark Blue Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2023 Terrance 

Arter

West Point Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 10,020 YDS 2024 TBD

CG Washable Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD

Navy Khaki Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD

M-1 Khaki Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) 312,432 YDS 2024 TBD

Navy TFU Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD

Scarlet Cloth Unrestricted 60 Months (Five 

1 Year Tiers) TBD 2024 TBD
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Team Points of Contact

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Name Title E-mail

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

Baotran Dao Team Lead/Contracting Officer Baotran.Dao@dla.mil

Anthony D’Avella Contracting Officer Anthony.Davella@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.

• 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/ 

• 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.

• Never make a technical change unless you have a signed 

modification. 

• Tiered Pricing 

• New Address to send PDMs and Samples. Send on time.

• DIBBS is the official website to submit bids.

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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 2023
AFLCMC... Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

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AF Improved Service Dress 

Skirt

• Address documented issues with 

fit, care, and professional 

appearance

• Cost savings recognized through 

reduced need for alterations 

Background:

• Conducted a Fit/Wear Test 

2022/2023

What We've Done:

• Verification samples in production

• 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

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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

• Conducted a Fit/Wear Test 2022/2023

What We've Done:

• Verification samples in production

• Send SRP to DLA 2023

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

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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

• Conducted a Fit/Wear Test

What We’ve Done:

• Produce Verification/Certification 

Samples

• Hand off to AAFES Jan 24

Plan Forward:

Maternity Coat 

to be worn with 

Slacks or Skirt

Maternity Dress

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

USSF Service Dress

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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 Heather

• 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

• Completed Fit/Wear Test 2023

What We've Done:

• Verification samples in production

• Send SRP to DLA Dec 2023/ Jan 2024

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

USSF Optional

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• 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:

• To Receive final design approval

• Conduct a Fit/Wear Test 2024

• Transition to AAFES 2024

Plan Forward:

Innovative 

fabrics, with 

easy care 

and stretch 

Space Force 

Specific 

Designs
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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 16 Nov 2023
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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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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES

• 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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Equipping our MARINES

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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