Mil-Dtl-20268J(Mc), Frame, Cap

Background
The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is preparing draft specifications and standards for the MIL-DTL-20268J(MC), which pertains to service and dress cap frames. This initiative aims to accommodate various design solutions and processes while encouraging a broad vendor base. The document serves as an invitation for industry feedback during the review period, which ends on January 16, 2025.

Work Details
The contract involves the production of service and dress cap frames classified into types, classes, and sizes as follows:

1. **Types and Classes:**
- **Type I** – Black poromeric visor
- Class 1 – with black poromeric chin strap
- Class 2 – with gold chin strap
- **Type II** – Black broadcloth visor
- Class 1 – with field grade embroidery and gold chin strap
- Class 2 – with field grade embroidery and black poromeric chin strap
- Class 3 – with general officer embroidery and gold chin strap
- Class 4 – with general officer embroidery and black poromeric chin strap

2. **Sizes:**
- Sizes range from 6 to 7-3/4, with specific head measurements provided in a detailed table.
- Recommended head measurements include:
| Size | Inches | Centimeters |
|------|--------|-------------|
| 6 | 19 | 48 |
| 6-1/8| 19-3/8 | 49 |
| ... | ... | ... |
| 7-3/4| 24-1/4 | 62 |

3. **Materials Specifications:**
- Inner band: High density polyethylene plastic material in black shade.
- Headband outer covering: Gabardine or wool-synthetic broadcloth.
- Sweatband: Artificial leather with specific dimensions.
- Visor: Constructed from specified materials including poromeric material and reconstituted leather.
- Chin straps: Made from specified materials conforming to military standards.

4. **Construction Requirements:**
- Detailed stitching, seam types, and assembly instructions are provided to ensure quality control.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to locations specified by the Marine Corps Systems Command.