Stitching And Tailoring Service - Cutting + Stitching + Tailoring; Cotton; Airforce, Stitching And Tailoring Service - Cutting + Stitching + Tailoring; Woolen; Airforce

OPTION CLAUSE 50% : The buyer can increase or decrease the contract quantity or contract duration up to 50 percent at the time of issue of the contract. However, once the contract is issued, the contract quantity or contract duration can only be increased up to 50 percent. Bidders are bound to accept the revised quantity or duration. For lumpsum-based service contracts, the buyer may increase the scope of work and contract value up to 50 percent with the consent of the service provider

• 1.The Seller shall not assign the Contract in whole or part without obtaining the prior written consent of buyer.
• 2.The Seller shall not sub-contract the Contract in whole or part to any entity without obtaining the prior written consent of buyer.
• 3.The Seller shall, notwithstanding the consent and assignment/sub-contract, remain jointly and severally liable and responsible to buyer together with the assignee/ sub-contractor, for and in respect of the due performance of the Contract and the Sellers obligations there under.

Bidder's offer is liable to be rejected if they don't upload any of the certificates / documents sought in the Bid document, ATC and Corrigendum if any.

• 4.Past Project Experience Proof for Past Experience and Project Experience clause: For fulfilling the experience criteria any one of the following documents may be considered as valid proof for meeting the experience criteria:a. Contract copy along with Invoice(s) with self-certification by the bidder that service/supplies against the invoices have been executed.b. Execution certificate by client with contract value.c. Any other document in support of contract execution like Third Party Inspection release note, etc.Proof for Past Experience and Project Experience clause: For fulfilling the experience criteria any one of the following documents may be considered as valid proof for meeting the experience criteria:a. Contract copy along with Invoice(s) with self-certification by the bidder that service/supplies against the invoices have been executed.b. Execution certificate by client with contract value.c. Any other document in support of contract execution like Third Party Inspection release note, etc.

Bidders can also submit the EMD with Fixed Deposit Receipt made out or pledged in the name of A/C AIR FORCE PUBLIC FUND ACCOUNT SAMBRA . The bank should certify on it that the deposit can be withdrawn only on the demand or with the sanction of the pledgee. For release of EMD, the FDR will be released in the favour of the bidder by the Buyer after making endorsement on the back of the FDR duly signed and stamped along with covering letter. Bidder has to upload scanned copy/ proof of the FDR along with bid and has to ensure delivery of hardcopy to the Buyer within 5 days of Bid End date/ Bid Opening date

Successful Bidder can submit the Performance Security in the form of Fixed Deposit Receipt also (besides PBG which is allowed as per GeM GTC). FDR should be made out or pledged in the name of AIR FORCE PUBLIC FUND ACCOUNT SAMBRA A/C (Name of the Seller). The bank should certify on it that the deposit can be withdrawn only on the demand or with the sanction of the pledgee. For release of Security Deposit, the FDR will be released in favour of bidder by the Buyer after making endorsement on the back of the FDR duly signed and stamped along with covering letter. Successful Bidder has to upload scanned copy of the FDR document in place of PBG and has to ensure delivery of hard copy of Original FDR to the Buyer within 15 days of award of contract.

Buyer Added text based ATC clauses

• 1.SUPREMACY OF RULES. This procurement is executed on the Government e- Marketplace (GeM) platfor
• m.The contract shall be primarily governed by the GeM General Terms and Conditions (GTC), Product Spe cific Terms and Conditions (STC), and the digitally generated where the GeM GTC/STC remains silent, ambi guous, or does not provide specific functional modules, the guidelines and provisions of the Defence Procurement Manual (DP
• M)2025 shall apply as a supplemental framework.
• 2.FALLBACK MECHANISM. Defence-specific requirements—including but not limited to the Risk & Expense Clause, MoD-specific Bilateral Arbitration, Quality Assurance Protocols, and Local Board of Officers Post-Dis patch Inspection—stipulated in this ATC document shall remain fully valid, enforceable, and binding fallbac k mechanisms upon the Seller.
• 3.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. All clothing items supplied under this contract must strictly conform to the technical and physical parameters defined in Indian Air Force Specification. IAFS 01074(Feb 2016) for Shirt Summer, IAFS 01075 (Nov 2016) for Trouser Summer and IAFS 01054 (Dec 2015) for Trouser Terry wool. T he supply of sub-standard, commercial-grade, non-compliant substitutes will result in summary rejection of the entire consignment. The vendor must provide size chart and body outline grid board for sta ndard size uniforms.
• 4.Sizing and Classification & Scope: - 4.1 Standard sizes. Supply of shirt summer Qty-2941, Trouser summer Qty-2974 and Trouser Terry Wool Qty-531 strictly in accordance with standard sizes (Shirt sizes:34,36,38,4 0,42; Trouser sizes:28,30,32,34,36,38). 4.2 Individual Measurements (Tailored Fit). Supply of two sets of Shirt Summer and Trouser Summer tailored to individual body measurements for a total strength of 1300 Indivi duals and one set of the same for a total strength of 500 Individuals.
• 5.Measurement Deputation. The vendor is responsible for deputing qualified personnel to record individua l measurements on-site to ensure perfect fit within 10 days of receiving intimation from the buyer and to fi nish the measurement process of all trainees within 7 days of camp set up.
• 6.Advance sample. Before bulk stitching, the vendor must provide lot of 02 sets across sizes for fit verifica tion and buyer approval.
• 7.Rectification/Alterations. The vendor is required to alter the standard size trouser waist and hem leg len gth free of cost on the provided body measurements, and customize uniforms if fitting discrepancies are id entified.
• 8.Side tab (Waist adjustment) in trousers to cater for at least 2 inches 01 inch on each side (Button Sha ped).
• 9.Life sized, size chart for all the sizes (separately for shirt & trousers for the customer to check garm ent size.
• 10.Inspection and Stitching Quality. The stitching material must be of the same fabric as despatched. The sample fabric will be matched with the stitched uniform.The Quality of of t he fabric and stitching should conform to the authorized attached specifications. Inspection will be done at buyer’s premises using specialised tools. CERTIFICATES
• 11.MATERIAL TEST REPORT: Bidders are mandatory to submit a valid, authentic material test report from a lab accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) or a Govt owned textile research association like NITRA. The test report must be latest available, dated not more tha n 90 days prior to bid opening date. The test report must explicitly substantiate compliance with the fabric composition tensile strength, and weave parameters set out in Specification IAFS 01074(Feb 2016) for Shirt Summer, IAFS 01075 (Nov 2 016) for Trouser Summer and IAFS 01054 (Dec 2015) for Trouser Terry wool.
• 12.Bidder's Manufacturing Capacity. To ensure delivery capability for a high-volume public order, bidders must upload proof of direct manufacturing capacity. This must include a valid National Small Industries Cor poration (NSIC) Certificate or an active Factory License explicitly showing a production capacity (3000 Shir t/Month Summer & Qty-3000 Trouser/Month.
• 13.Quality Management Certifications. Bidders must submit copies of valid ISO9001 and ISO OEKO-TEX st andard 100 certification systems. This certification must explicitly cover the manufacturing of raw, semi-fin ished, and finished textiles to guarantee eco-friendly and standardized manufacturing baselines.
• 14.Packing, Marking, And Labelling: The Packing, Marking, and Labeling of the Product must be carried out securely and strictly as per the defense-specific instructions detailed in the bid documents and specificatio ns. 14.1. Product Labelling and Tagging. Each item must have a permanently stitched woven label indicating the Brand / Manufacturers name and exact Garment size. Eve ry item must display the item description, Size, Month/Year of Manufacture and Batch/Lot number on the h angtag and the fabric manufacturer’s brand provided by the buyer must be visible on the selvedge. 14.2. Individual Packing. Each item must be properly folded, ironed and neatly packed inside a clean, transparent, moisture-proof environment friendly packing with self-adhesive sealing. 14.3. Size-wise Bundling. Item must be bundled strictly size wise, mixing sizes in a single inner bundle is strictly prohibited. Each primary bundle must contain 10 Qty of same size and bundle must securely tied/wrapped and tagged on the outside specifying item name, size and Quantit
• y.14.4. Mater Carton Box Specification. The master packaging must be strong 5-ply/7-ply corrugated carton boxes capable of withstanding transit handling, stacking and storage without damage or deformation. Carton must be securely sealed with heavy-duty adhesive tape and reinfo rced with plastic polypropylene strapping brands. The master carton should contain not more than 10 bun dles, all bundles should be of the same size inside one carton. 14.5. Rejection. Any shipment received with mixed sizes inside the 10 Qty bundle, unlabeled individual shirts or missing master carton breakdown will be liable for rejection at the pr eliminary inspection stage. The supplier will bear all freight and handling expenses for replacing rejected l ots due to improper packaging and labelling errors.
• 15.Consequential Damages. If the seller fails to deliver the item within the Delivery Period (DP), they are li able to return the fabric or pay the cost of fabric and stitching costs, plus any liquidation damages.
• 16.DENIAL CLAUSE (DELIVERY EXTENSIONS. In case an extension to the delivery period is granted due to delays attributable strictly to the Seller or due to non- Force Majeure eve nts, any statutory increase in taxes, fresh imposition of duties/contracts, or any upward rise in prices due t o Price Variation or adverse foreign exchange fluctuations shall be borne entirely by the Seller during the e xtended delivery period. Conversely, the Buyer reserves the absolute right to claim the benefit of any struc tural decrease in prices, taxes, or duties taking place during the said extended period.
• 17.RISK & EXPENSE CLAUSE. If the Supplier fails to deliver the Uniforms within the stipulated delivery period, the Buyer reserves the absolute right to cancel the contract (or any n on-delivered portion thereof) via the GeM Incident Management Tool. The Buyer shall be entitled to procur e identical or similar items from an alternative supplier under a 'Risk & Expense' framework. Any upward fi nancial differential, premium, or extra cost incurred in such an alternative purchase shall be recovered directly from the defaulting Seller's e-PBG (Performance Bank Guarantee) or pending invoices across any government department.
• 18.FRANKING CLAUSE. The fact that the goods have been inspected after the original delivery period has expired and rejected by the inspecting officer will not bind the Buyer in any manner. The goods are being i nspected and rejected without prejudice to the statutory rights of the Buyer under the terms and condition s of the contract, and no automatic legal extension of delivery timeline shall be inferred from such administrative actions.
• 19.WARRANTY AND DEFECT LIABILITY. If the goods fail to meet specifications during the warranty period, the Buyer must notify the Seller. The Seller must then alter or re place the goods free of charge within a maximum period of 30 days. Any replacement goods must be new, un-used and fully compliant with the main contract specifications.
• 20.RECORDS AND QUALITY AUDIT. The Seller shall maintain detailed production, material traceability, and quality control records necessary to establish compliance with the co ntract parameters. These records shall include batch inspection logs, which must be kept open for evaluati on and audit by the Buyer's authorized inspectors.
• 21.DELIVERY LOCATION. Delivery of the standard sized uniforms to be completed within DP. One set of customised sized uniform need to be delivered within 45 days of the day of measurement. The second set customized sized uniform to be delivered within 90days of the day of me asurement. Actual delivery schedules and specific names of contact officers and Qty allocation will be for mally intimated via official email immediately post-placement of the contract on the GeM portal. The deliv ery points are as follows:- 21.1. ATS SAMBRA, BELAGAVI. 21.2. MTTI, AFS AVADI. .

Buyer uploaded ATC document Click here to view the file.