EoI for draft QRs/Specification of Jacket Extreme Cold Climate Two Layer MK-II

Issue Date: 10 June 2023

Response Date: 26 June 2023

Issued By: CRPF

Brief Details: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for draft QRs/Specification of “Jacket Extreme Cold Climate Two Layer MK-II” ECC item. The last date for response is 26^th June 2023.

This specification covers the requirements of Jacket Extreme Cold Climate Two Layer MK-ll in Four sizes viz Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large, intended for use at high altitude areas. It consists of two independent Layers: –

(a) Wind Proof Insulated Outer Jacket with detachable & collapsible hood- For environmental protection with added insulation.

(b) Inner Jacket with insulating layer.

The Jacket Extreme Cold Climate Two Layer MK-ll provides the opportunity to people living in high altitude area up to 14000 ft. where oxygen level is very low and keeping the body warmth is extremely necessary to protect from Hypothermia. The Jacket is effective in subzero temperature as low as -200 C & wind velocity of 40km/Hr due to its ability of trapping the body heat and preventing wind, snow and air from penetrating inside.

PROCESSING/MANUFACTURING

The Jacket Extreme Cold Climate Two Layer MK-ll shall be manufactured in two layers.

The shape and design as per the prototype sample.

(a) Outer Layer:- The Outer Shell of the Outer Layer shall be made from 100% Nylon PU coated Waterproof and Windproof Breathable Plain Weave Fabric 100 GSM and inner lining shall be made from 100 % Polyester Micro-Filament Plain Weave Woven Fabric 70 GSM & One layer Poly Fill (100% Polyester) 100 GSM with Pre-quilted Non-woven web lining is used as the filling material for providing thermal insulation/resistance against wind, rain and snow. Zippered Side pockets with flap have been provided on both sides of the front. One mobile pocket has also been provided in the inner side of the left front.

Detachable Hood with plastic Slide Fasteners made of the same material used for outer layer of the Jacket. Primary purpose of the hood is to cover head, neck and chin area from direct contact of wind, snow and rain. Plastic Slide fastener is provided for closing the front. Cord Elastic with plastic Stopper & ring is also provided at the bottom of the Jacket Extreme Cold Climate Two Layer MK-ll and hood for better adjustment according to the requirement of the user. Cuff of the sleeves are provided with Fastener Hook & Loop for better adjustment.

(b) Inner Layer: – 100% Nylon Micro-Filament Woven Fabric 50 GSM used as outer Layer & 100 % Polyester Micro-Filament Plain Weave Woven Fabric 70 GSM used as Inner Shell Fabric. Two layers of Poly Fill (100% Polyester) 100 GSM Pre-quilted Non-woven web lining are used as the filling material for providing thermal insulation. Zippered side pockets with flap have been provided on both sides of the front. Plastic Slide Fastener Heavy Duty is provided for closing the front. For attaching inner layer to Outer layer Elastic cord 3mm is used at collar back & sleeves.

SAMPLING

The lot size is restricted to 10000 sets. Further, the supplier shall offer the store in box (four-unit packs in a box), serially numbered, and arranged in such a manner that the entire lot is easily accessible to the sampling officer.

Based on the lot size offered for quality assurance, sample units for visual examination and dimension check at the time of sampling be drawn as per column-2 and for bulk inspection as per column-4 of the table using technique of random sampling as per IS: 4905-1968.

On being satisfied with the preliminary examination, sample if required for laboratory test/examination shall be drawn as per column 5 & 7 of the table.