Quality Control- Clothing, Individual Equipment, And Insignia

PSC Category H184 covers quality control services specifically related to clothing, individual equipment, and insignia. This category encompasses a wide range of procurement activities involving uniforms, protective gear, tactical equipment, and associated quality assurance services for federal agencies. The products and services typically support military, law enforcement, and federal administrative operational needs across multiple government departments.

Federal Contract Awards within this PSC category demonstrate significant diversity, with contract values ranging from approximately $3,000 to $280,000 and performance periods spanning several months to multiple years. Key federal agencies awarding contracts include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of the Army, and U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. Contractors frequently include small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned enterprises. Most contracts are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with no set-aside designation or small business set-aside designations. Awarded contracts involve items such as uniforms, tactical vests, ballistic protection, evidence storage equipment, police supplies, and specialized protective gear for various federal operational requirements.

The contract awards reflect a broad spectrum of procurement needs, including law enforcement branch officer uniforms, security guard equipment, caisson custom uniforms, embroidery services, tactical gear, and specialized protective equipment. Typical contractors include specialized firms like DL Stone Enterprises, Firstspear LLC, Infinite Design Studio, Z Bar Supply Company, and Hardwire LLC. Performance locations span multiple states, with significant activity in Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and other regions. The contracts consistently demonstrate federal agencies' ongoing requirements for high-quality, specialized clothing and equipment supporting operational missions across different governmental sectors.