Essential Products of America, Inc., doing business as Whole Spectrum Products, was awarded a $45,710 firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Marine Corps on March 13, 2025, to supply battalion physical training shirts for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. The contract, set aside for total small business, calls for the production and delivery of 14,000 shirts comprising 8,000 short-sleeve, 3,000 long-sleeve, and 3,000 sweatshirts. The garments must meet specific technical specifications, including moisture-wicking polyester for short and long-sleeve options and polyester-cotton blends for sweatshirts, with unit-specific colors and logos tailored to nine different Marine Corps organizational units including battalion headquarters, support battalions, the Recruit Training Regiment, and the Drill Instructor School. Delivery is expected within 90 days of contract award, with Beaufort, South Carolina, designated as the place of performance.
The award recognizes Whole Spectrum Products' established capability as a minority-owned and Hispanic American-owned small business manufacturer with an extensive history of supplying military-grade apparel and specialized products to Department of Defense agencies. The contractor's prior federal portfolio demonstrates proficiency in delivering customized branded merchandise with exacting specifications, including embroidered logos and compliance with federal requirements. This contract represents a continuation of the contractor's strategic positioning within the Marine Corps procurement ecosystem and aligns with the service's operational requirements for specialized athletic apparel supporting recruit training and unit operations.