A2 70T05025Q5900N002 - TSA Uniform Items.pdf

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Request for Quotation Amendment 001002

TSA Uniform Items

Contents

SECTION 1: SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SECTION 2: STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 3: ATTACHMENTS

SECTION 4: TSA TERMS

SECTION 4: FAR and HSAR CLAUSES and PROVISIONS

SECTION 5: QUOTE SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION FOR AWARD

SECTION 1: SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written a solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number for this procurement is 70T05025Q5900N002, and this is a request for quote (RFQ). The acquisition is being conducted full and open competition pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, and Part 13 utilizing procedures in

Subpart 13.5.

CONTRACT

LINE ITEM

NUMBER

ITEM DESCRIPTION TYPE UNIT OF MEASURE QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 First Article Shirts - Includes the shirts all marked with* Firm Fixed Price Each 5 $0.00 $0.00 0002 First Article Pants - Includes the pants all marked with ** Firm Fixed Price Each 5 $0.00 $0.00 0003 First Article Shoulder Boards all marked with # Firm Fixed Price Each 3 $0.00 $0.00 0004 First Article Name Plate Firm Fixed Price Each 3 $0.00 $0.00

TSO Unisex Items 0005 TSO Nameplate Firm Fixed Price Each 3528 $0.00 $0.00 0006 Shoulder Board—Officer # Firm Fixed Price Each 7056 $0.00 $0.00 0007 TSO Shoulder Board—Lead Officer # Firm Fixed Price Each 700 $0.00 $0.00 0008 TSO Shoulder Board—Supervisory Officer # Firm Fixed Price Each 700 $0.00 $0.00 0009 TSO Unisex Polo Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 750 $0.00 $0.00 0010 TSO Unisex Long Sleeve Polo Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 750 $0.00 $0.00 0011 TSO Nickel Screw back Nameplate Firm Fixed Price Each 3528 $0.00 $0.00 0012 TSO Short Sleeve 100% Polyester Polo Shirt * Firm Fixed Price Each 400 $0.00 $0.00 0013 TSO Long Sleeve 100% Polyester Polo Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 400 $0.00 $0.00 0014 TSO Short Sleeve 100% Polyester Lead Polo Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 350 $0.00 $0.00 0015 TSO Long Sleeve 100% Polyester Lead Polo Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 350 $0.00 $0.00 0016 TSO Short Sleeve 100% Polyester Supervisor Polo Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 225 $0.00 $0.00 0017 TSO Long Sleeve 100% Polyester Supervisor Polo Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 225 $0.00 $0.00

TSO MALE UNIFORM ITEMS

0018 TSO Men's Long Sleeve Shirt * Firm Fixed Price Each 2100 $0.00 $0.00 0019 TSO Male Short Sleeve Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 2100 $0.00 $0.00 0020 TSO Male Relaxed Fit Trouser ** Firm Fixed Price Each 2000 $0.00 $0.00 0021 TSO Male Regular Fit Trouser Firm Fixed Price Each 2000 $0.00 $0.00 0022 TSO Male Shorts Firm Fixed Price Each 1500 $0.00 $0.00 0023 TSO Male 100% Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 1500 $0.00 $0.00

TSO FEMALE UNIFORM ITEMS

0024 TSO Female Long Sleeve Shirt * Firm Fixed Price Each 3000 $0.00 $0.00 0025 TSO Female Short Sleeve Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 2500 $0.00 $0.00 0026 TSO Female Relaxed Fit Trouser ** Firm Fixed Price Each 3000 $0.00 $0.00 0027 TSO Female Regular Fit Trouser Firm Fixed Price Each 2500 $0.00 $0.00 0028 TSO Female Shorts Firm Fixed Price Each 1750 $0.00 $0.00 0029 TSO Female 100% Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 1730 $0.00 $0.00 0030 TSO Female Short Sleeve Maternity Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 250 $0.00 $0.00 0031 TSO Female Long Sleeve Maternity Shirt Firm Fixed Price Each 250 $0.00 $0.00 0032 TSO Female Maternity Trouser Firm Fixed Price Each 250 $0.00 $0.00

First Article Items

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through

Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 effective 1-17-2025.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 424350 - Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers.

SECTION 2: STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Security Operations is seeking to purchase uniform items to be shipped throughout to the following airports: IND, MIA, and ORD.

This contract is intended as a proof of concept of uniform items. The first delivery will require

First Article Testing.

The Contractor shall provide the TSA select Uniform Items for both male and female officers in accordance with this Statement of Work. Of importance is TSA Made In America Requirements for Uniforms. These are summarized as follows:

• TSA uniform items are required to comply with the Kissell Amendment (Pub. L. 111–5, 123

Stat. 115, 165–166).

• This means TSA uniforms must be either:

(1) Manufactured in the United States (U.S.) and consist of fibers that have been grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States; or

(2) Manufactured in Chile and meet the conditions of the Chile Free Trade Agreement.

World Trade Organization (WTO) Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): TSA procurements under Federal Supply Class (FSC) 83 (textiles, leathers, furs, apparel, shoe findings, tents and flags) and FSC 84 (clothing, individual equipment, and insignia and jewelry) are not covered by the WTO GPA.

Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA): TSA procurements under FSC 83 and FSC 84 are covered by the Chile FTA.

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): TSA procurements under FSC 83 and FSC

84 are not covered by the USMCA.

Note: Prior to the USMCA, which entered into force on July 1, 2020, TSA could obtain uniform items from the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Chile under the Kissell Amendment.

In addition, TSA must also comply with the Homeland Procurement Reform (HOPR) Act (Pub.

L. 117-263) This means:

To the maximum extent possible, at least one-third of the funds obligated for the procurement of uniforms and protective equipment covered by the HOPR Act be used to purchase goods manufactured by entities that qualify as a U.S. small business.

Made in America Laws Clauses and Provisions:

• FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements

• FAR 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate

• HSAR 3052.225-70, Requirement for Use of Certain Domestic Commodities

• Special Clause 3025.225-100 Homeland Procurement Reform Act – Covered Items

• Special Clause 3025.225-101 Homeland Procurement Reform Act – Small Business

Requirements

• Special Clause 3025.225-102 Homeland Procurement Reform Act Certificate – Small Business

Requirements

2.2 Technical Requirements/Specifications

2.2.1 TSA OFFICER BADGE EMBLEM

The “TSA Officer Badge” emblem shall be approximately 2 1/3" x 3 1/3".

The “TSA Officer Badge” emblem shall be made of majority polyester twill fabric.

The “TSA Officer Badge” emblem shall be 1/16 inch thick.

The “TSA Officer Badge” emblem shall be made with 8 thread colors (gold, silver, navy blue, royal blue, white, green, aqua blue, and red).

The “TSA Officer Badge” emblem shall be made with approximately 10,000 stitches, as appropriate.

2.2.2 DHS/TSA EMBLEM

The “DHS/TSA” emblem shall be round and shall have a 3 3/4" in diameter.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem shall be made of majority polyester twill fabric.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem shall be 1/16 inch thick.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem shall be made with six thread colors (silver, royal blue, white, green, aqua blue, and red).

The “DHS/TSA” emblem shall be made with approximately 20,000 – 25,000 stitches, as appropriate.

Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

TSO Unisex Items

2.2.3 TSO Nameplate Design

The nameplate shall be rectangular in shape.

The nameplate shall have no border.

The nameplate shall have a double clutch back.

The nameplate shall have two lines of engraving.

Engraving

The top line shall be the officer’s last name.

The bottom line shall be officer’s title. Potential titles shall include:

Officer

Lead Officer

Supervisory Officer

The font style shall be SL513 Hung.

The name letter size shall be 0.1875 in.

The title (rank) letter size shall be 0.1250 in.

The title (rank) letter coating shall be Gravoxide (turns letters black).

Color

The nameplate shall have a brushed silver finish.

Size

The nameplate shall be 2-13/16” x 7/8”

2.2.4 Shoulder Board—Officer Design

The shoulder board shall be designed to fit over the shirt epaulets.

The shoulder board shall designate the rank of Officer.

The shoulder board shall taper, measuring 2 ¼” at the armhole end and 1 7/8” at the button end.

The shoulder board shall measure 3 ½” in total length.

The shoulder board shall be fused with Pellon or equivalent for reinforcement.

The loop shall be closed with a ¼” seam, single needle lock stitched.

The ends of the shoulder board shall be turned under ¼” and edge-stitched (to finish).

Fabric

The fabric shall be a polyester/cotton blend.

The fabric shall be navy in color.

The fabric shall be the same fabric as utilized in the TSO Male Relaxed Fit Trouser (TSA-TSO- 024).

Customization

“TSA” shall be embroidered in block letters on the topside of the shoulder board. The top edge of the letters shall begin 1 3/8” below the narrow edge (1 7/8” wide edge) of the shoulder board. The letters shall be ¾” tall. The color of the embroidery shall be metallic silver color MS51001. The total width of the embroidery shall measure 1 ⅝” wide. No type font used. Digitized per letter.

There shall be one metallic silver bar embroidered on the narrower end of the shoulder board (1 7/8” wide edge). It shall be placed ¼” off the edge. There shall be one metallic silver bar embroidered on the wider end of the shoulder board (2 ¼” wide edge). It shall be placed ¼” off the edge. Each bar shall be 1/8” wide. The color of the bars shall be metallic silver color MS51001.

2.2.5 TSO Shoulder Board—Lead Officer Design

The shoulder board shall taper, measuring 2 ¼” at the armhole end and 1 7/8” at the button end.

The shoulder board shall measure 3 ½” in total length.

The shoulder board shall be fused with Pellon or equivalent for reinforcement.

The loop shall be closed with a ¼” seam, single needle lock stitched.

The ends of the shoulder board shall be turned under ¼” and edge-stitched (to finish).

Fabric

The fabric shall be a polyester/cotton blend.

The fabric shall be navy in color.

The fabric shall be the same fabric as utilized in the TSO Male Relaxed Fit Trouser (TSA-TSO- 024).

Customization

“TSA” shall be embroidered in block letters on the topside of the shoulder board. The top edge of the letters shall begin 1 3/8” below the narrow edge (1 7/8” wide edge) of the shoulder board. The letters shall be ¾” tall. The color of the embroidery shall be metallic silver, color MS51001. The total width of the embroidery shall measure 1 ⅝” wide. No type font used. Digitized per letter.

There shall be one silver metallic bar embroidered on the narrower end of the shoulder board (1 7/8” wide edge). It shall be placed ¼” off the edge. There shall be two metallic silver bars embroidered on the wider end of the shoulder board (2 ¼” wide edge). The outermost bar shall be placed ¼” off the edge. The second bar shall be placed 1/8” from the outermost bar. Each bar shall be 1/8” wide. The color of the bars shall be silver metallic color MS51001.

2.2.6 TSO Shoulder Board—Supervisory Officer Design

The shoulder board shall taper, measuring 2 ¼” at the armhole end and 1 7/8” at the button end.

The shoulder board shall measure 3 ½” in total length.

The shoulder board shall be fused with Pellon or equivalent for reinforcement.

The loop shall be closed with a ¼” seam, single needle lock stitched.

The ends of the shoulder board shall be turned under ¼” and edge-stitched (to finish).

Fabric

The fabric shall be a polyester/cotton blend.

The fabric shall be navy in color.

The fabric shall be the same fabric as utilized in the TSO Male Relaxed Fit Trouser (TSA-TSO- 024).

Customization

“TSA” shall be embroidered in block letters on the topside of the shoulder board. The top edge of the letters shall begin 1 3/8” below the narrow edge (1 7/8” wide edge) of the shoulder board. The letters shall be ¾” tall. The color of the embroidery shall be metallic silver color MS51001. The total width of the embroidery shall measure 1 ⅝” wide. No font type used. Digitized per letter.

There shall be one metallic silver bar embroidered on the narrower end of the shoulder board (1 7/8” wide edge). It shall be placed ¼” off the edge. There shall be three metallic silver bars embroidered on the wider end of the shoulder board (2 ¼” wide edge). The outermost bar shall be placed ¼” off the edge. The second bar shall be placed 1/8” from the outermost bar. The third bar shall be placed 1/8” from the second bar. Each bar shall be 1/8” wide. The color of the bars shall be metallic silver color MS51001

2.2.7 TSO Unisex Polo Shirt

Design

The shirt shall be a knit polo shirt.

The shirt shall have short sleeves.

The shirt shall have a rib knit collar and sleeve welts.

The shirt shall have a clean finished placket.

The fabric shall be 50% cotton, and 50% polyester knit fabric.

Color

The color shall be royal blue.

Collar

The collar shall be dyed to match knit color.

Sleeves

The sleeves shall be one piece ending in a 1” dyed to match sleeve welt.

Front

The shirt shall have a three-button front.

The shirt shall have a top horizontal buttonhole. The shirt shall have two other holes that are vertical.

All buttonholes shall correspond to a button for closure.

Back

The shirt shall have a one piece back.

Hem

The shirt shall have a straight tail.

Seaming

The side seams shall have a clean finish.

Customization

The “TSA Core Values” emblem (TSA-EMB-001) will be stitched to the left upper sleeve, centered 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam.

The “TSA Officer Badge” emblem (TSA-EMB-002) shall be placed on the left upper front.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem (TSA-EMB-005) will be stitched to the right upper sleeve, centered 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Sizes

XXS – 8XL

Packaging

Shirts shall be poly bagged individually.

2.2.8 TSO Unisex Long Sleeve Polo Shirt

Design

The shirt shall be a polo shirt style.

The shirt shall have long sleeves.

The shirt shall have a rib knit collar.

The shirt shall have rib knit sleeve welts.

The shirt shall have clean finished placket.

The shirt shall have a straight tail.

Fabric

The fabric shall be 50% cotton, and 50% polyester knit.

Color

The color shall be royal blue.

Collar

The collar shall be dyed to match knit color.

Sleeves

The shirt shall have a one-piece sleeve

Front

The shirt shall have a three-button front.

The shirt shall have a top horizontal buttonhole.

The shirt shall have two other holes that are vertical.

All buttonholes shall correspond to a button for closure.

The shirt shall have a 1 ½” wide x 6 ½” long clean finished placket with horizontal bar at placket bottom.

Back

The shirt shall have a one piece back.

Hem

The shirt shall have a straight tail.

Seaming

The side seams shall be serged and clean finished.

Customization

The “TSA Core Values” emblem (TSA-EMB-001) shall be stitched to the left upper sleeve, centered 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam.

The “TSA Officer Badge” emblem (TSA-EMB-002) shall be stitched on the left upper front.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem (TSA-EMB-005) shall be stitched to the right upper sleeve, centered 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Sizes

Regular XXS – 8XL

2.2.9 Unisex Nickel Screw back Nameplate

Design:

Brushed silver finished nameplate with no border, 2 13/19” by 7/8”. It will have a screw-on plastic back for security.

Engraving:

The nameplate will have two lines of engraving. The top line will be the officer’s last name. The bottom line will be the officer’s title.

Officer

Lead Officer

Supervisory Officer

Font Style – SL513 Hung Name Letter Size – 0.1875 in

Title (Rank) Letter Size – 0.1250 in Coating – Gravoxide (Turns letters black)

TSA-TSO-085 TSO Short Sleeve 100% Polyester Polo Shirt

Gender: Unisex

2.2.10 TSO Long Sleeve 100% Polyester Lead Polo Shirt

Fabric: 5.6 oz. 100% Polyester Polo Color: Royal Blue

Style Description:

Wickable with moisture management finish

Matching rib knit collar.

Hemmed sleeve cuff

Customization:

DHS/TSA emblem (EMB-005) shall be affixed to right upper sleeve 1 ½” below the shoulder seam and centered on sleeve.

Core Values emblem (EMB-001) shall be affixed to the left upper sleeve 1 ½” below the shoulder seam and centered

TSA badge emblem (EMB-002) shall be sewn on the left upper chest

LEAD OFFICER shall be directly embroidered on the right upper chest centered with the badge

Stock Sizes: XXS – 8XL

2.2.11 TSO Short Sleeve 100% Polyester Supervisor Polo Shirt

Style Description:

Wickable with moisture management finish

Matching rib knit collar.

Hemmed sleeve cuff

Customization:

DHS/TSA emblem (EMB-005) shall be affixed to right upper sleeve 1 ½” below the shoulder seam and centered on sleeve.

Core Values emblem (EMB-001) shall be affixed to the left upper sleeve 1 ½” below the shoulder seam and centered

SUPERVISOR shall be directly embroidered on the right upper chest centered with the badge

2.2.12 TSO Long Sleeve 100% Polyester Supervisor Polo Shirt

Style Description:

Wickable with moisture management finish

Matching rib knit collar.

Hemmed sleeve cuff

Customization:

DHS/TSA emblem (EMB-005) shall be affixed to right upper sleeve 1 ½” below the shoulder seam and centered on sleeve.

Core Values emblem (EMB-001) shall be affixed to the left upper sleeve 1 ½” below the shoulder seam and centered

SUPERVISOR shall be directly embroidered on the right upper chest centered with the badge

Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

TSO MALE UNIFORM ITEMS

2.2.13 TSO Men's Long Sleeve Shirt Design

The shirt should be of simple design.

The shirt shall have a banded collar.

The shirt shall have sleeve plackets and cuffs.

Fabric

The shirt shall be royal blue.

The shirt shall have 65% polyester 35% cotton soft hand.

Front

The left front placket shall have 6 vertical buttonholes.

front shall have six 20 ligne, 4-eye buttons that fasten to corresponding buttonholes.

Pockets

The shirt shall have two breast pockets finishing 5-3/8" wide and 5¾” long with mitered corners.

Both pockets shall have a 1½” box-pleat stitched top and bottom to prevent spreading.

The left pocket shall be a sewn through pencil stall 1-3/8" wide.

A woven hook fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on each pocket to secure woven loop fastener placed on each flap.

Flaps

Flaps shall be scalloped, finishing 5½” in width, 2¾” in length at the center and 2½” at each side.

Flaps shall be placed with a ¼” space between the pocket and flap and have one centered buttonhole with button.

The left flap shall have a pencil opening 1-1/8" in width.

A woven loop fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on the edges of each flap to secure woven hook fastener placed on pockets.

Flaps shall have a crease interlining.

The right flap shall have two eyelets for name plates 1” down from the top of the flap that shall be spaced

1-7/8” from center to center and centered above the center point on the flap.

Collar

The collar portion shall be constructed out of two pieces of body fabric (stitched, turned, and topstitched at a 3/16” margin) and interlined with Pellon or equivalent.

The collar tips shall have slotted collar stays that are attached to bottom side of the interlining.

The band portion shall be constructed out of two pieces of body fabric (creased and edge- stitched) and shall be interlined with Pellon or equivalent.

The band shall fasten with a button/buttonhole closure.

Epaulets

The shirt shall have pointed tapered epaulets on each shoulder.

The epaulets shall be constructed from two pieces of body fabric (creased and edge- stitched) and interlined with Pellon or equivalent.

The epaulets shall be functional as to accommodate shoulder boards.

A buttonhole shall be sewn in the center of the epaulet (parallel with the long edges of the epaulet) ½” from the tip of the pointed end.

The epaulets shall not have any “X” stitching at the armhole end.

The epaulets shall measure 1 7/8” wide at shoulder seam, tapering to 1 ½” wide at pointed end.

The epaulets length shall grade with the shoulder seam as shirt increases/decreases in size, with the tip finishing 1” from the neck seam.

Buttons

The shirt shall have 20-ligne melamine buttons dyed to match the fabric color.

Seams

The shoulder join seam shall be sewn with a single needle stitch.

Hem

The shirt shall have a ¼” double turned, shirt-tailed hem that shall be single needle topstitched at a 3/16” margin.

Customization

The “TSA Core Values” emblem (TSA-EMB-001) shall be sewn on the left sleeve. Shall be placed 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem (TSA-EMB-005) shall be sewn on the right sleeve. Shall be placed 1

½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Packaging

Shirts shall have cardboard collar inserts placed to support the collar

Shirts shall have a plastic butterfly to support the neck

2.2.14 TSO Male Short Sleeve Shirt Design

The shirt shall have a convertible collar.

The shirt shall have short sleeves.

The shirt shall have epaulets.

Fabric

The shirt shall be royal blue.

The shirt shall have 65% polyester 35% cotton soft hand.

Front

The left front shall have a self-fabric center pleat 1-3/8" wide with a 3 ¼” facing extending from neckline to bottom of shirt.

The front shall have two rows of stitching 7/8" apart.

The right front shall have seven 20 ligne, 4-eye buttons that fasten to corresponding buttonholes.

Collar

The convertible collar shall measure 2-7/8" long at points and is topstitched 3/16" from the edge.

Permanent collar stays of proper length shall be fused or sewn inside collar so that no stitches are made through the bottom leaf.

Pockets

The shirt shall have two breast pockets finishing 5-3/8" wide and 5¾” long with mitered corners.

Both pockets shall have a 1½” box-pleat stitched top and bottom to prevent spreading.

The left pocket shall be a sewn through pencil stall 1-3/8" wide.

A woven hook fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on each pocket to secure woven loop fastener placed on each flap.

Flaps

Flaps shall be scalloped, finishing 5½” in width, 2¾” in length at the center and 2½” at each side.

Flaps shall be placed with a ¼” space between the pocket and flap and have one centered buttonhole with button.

The left flap shall have a pencil opening 1-1/8" in width.

A woven loop fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on the edges of each flap to secure woven hook fastener placed on pockets.

Flaps shall have a crease interlining.

The right flap shall have two eyelets for name plates 1” down from the top of the flap that shall be spaced

1-7/8” from center to center and centered above the center point on the flap.

Badge Tabs

The inside shall be a sling type of self-goods.

It shall be approximately 1-1/8" wide extends from joining seam to pocket of left front.

The shirt shall have two small, uncut buttonholes 1 ¼” apart with the lower buttonhole 1 ¼” above the flap.

Epaulets

The shirt shall have pointed tapered epaulets on each shoulder.

They shall be constructed from two pieces of body fabric (creased and edge-stitched) and interlined with

Pellon or equivalent.

The epaulets shall be functional as to accommodate shoulder boards.

A buttonhole shall be sewn in the center of the epaulet (parallel with the long edges of the epaulet) ½” from the tip of the pointed end.

The button shall fasten to a corresponding 20 ligne, 4-eye button sewn on the yoke.

The epaulets shall be set into the armhole seam.

The epaulets shall not have any “X” stitching at the armhole end.

The front edge of the epaulet shall be placed parallel with the shoulder seam and shall slightly cover the seam (about ¼”).

The epaulets shall measure 1 7/8” wide at shoulder seam, tapering to 1 ½” wide at pointed end.

The epaulets length shall grade with the shoulder seam as shirt increases/decreases in size, with the tip finishing 1” from the neck seam.

Buttons

The shirt shall have 20-ligne melamine buttons dyed to match the fabric color.

Seams

The sleeve and side seams shall be sewn with a four-thread safety stitch at a ¼” margin.

The shoulder join seam shall be sewn with a single needle stitch.

Hem

The shirt shall have a ¼” double turned, shirt-tailed hem that shall be single needle topstitched at a 3/16” margin.

Customization

The “TSA Core Values” emblem (TSA-EMB-001) shall be sewn on the left sleeve. Shall be placed 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem (TSA-EMB-005) shall be sewn on the right sleeve. Shall be placed 1

½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Packaging

Shirts shall have cardboard collar inserts placed to support the collar

Shirts shall have a plastic butterfly to support the neck

Shirt shall have boards around which the shirt is folded

2.2.15 TSO Male Relaxed Fit Trouser Design

Trousers shall be made on a modified male relaxed uniform pattern.

Trousers shall have a plain front.

Trousers shall have quarter-top front pockets.

Trousers shall have two back hip pockets.

Fabric

The fabric shall be dark navy.

The fabric shall be 65% polyester 35% cotton in a Touchtex twill.

Waistband

The waistband shall finish 2" wide and shall be closed with a crush-proof hook and eye, the eye being bar tacked for stability.

The full length of the waistband shall be fused with non-woven fusible interlining.

The trousers shall be made with a continuous closed waistband.

The waistband shall be set on and stitched below the lower edge through the outer fabric and the waistband curtain.

Inside Trim

The right fly lining shall be made from the same fabric as the waistband curtain.

A separate French fly, constructed from body fabric, shall be sewn to the inside right fly and shall fasten to a button on the left front waistband curtain.

Belt Loops

There shall be a minimum of five (5) belt loops on waist sizes 30 and down, seven (7) belt loops on waist sizes 31 to 48, and a minimum of nine (9) on sizes 50 and larger.

Each loop shall be ¾” wide and interlined with a non-woven fusible interlining.

The belt loops shall be topstitched with a double needle stitch.

The loops shall accommodate a 1 ⅝" belt.

Buttons

Buttons shall be used for the French fly and left, back hip pocket.

The buttons shall be dyed to match the fabric color.

Hem

Trousers shall be tapered according to trouser length to ensure a clean structured appearance.

Finishing and Pressing

All loose threads shall be removed.

The trousers shall have the side seams, inseam, and seat seam pressed open.

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, The trousers shall be available in short, regular, and long lengths.

The trousers shall be tailored according to the measurements provided.

Stock sizes shall include:

Short 26 to 42

Regular 28 to 56

Long 28 to 56

All trousers must be hemmed prior to shipping.

2.2.16 TSO Male Regular Fit Trouser Design

Trousers shall be made on a male relaxed uniform pattern.

Trousers shall have a plain front.

Trousers shall have quarter-top front pockets.

Trousers shall have two back hip pockets.

Fabric

The fabric shall be dark navy.

The fabric shall be 65% polyester 35% cotton in a Touchtex twill.

Waistband

The waistband shall be finished, 2" wide, and shall be closed with a crush-proof hook and eye, the eye being bar tacked for stability.

The full length of the waistband shall be fused with non-woven fusible interlining.

The trousers shall be made with a continuous closed waistband.

The waistband shall be set on and stitched below the lower edge through the outer fabric and the waistband curtain.

Inside Trim

The right fly lining shall be made from the same fabric as the waistband curtain.

Belt Loops

There shall be a minimum of five (5) belt loops on waist sizes 30 and down, seven (7) belt loops on waist sizes 31 to 48, and a minimum of nine (9) on sizes 50 and larger.

Each loop shall be ¾” wide and interlined with a non-woven fusible interlining.

The belt loops shall be topstitched with a double needle stitch.

The loops shall accommodate a 1 ⅝" belt.

Buttons

Buttons shall be used for the French fly and left, back hip pocket.

The buttons shall be dyed to match the fabric color.

Hem

Trousers shall be tapered according to trouser length to ensure a clean structured appearance.

Finishing and Pressing

All loose threads shall be removed.

The trousers shall have the side seams, inseam, and seat seam pressed open.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Sizes

The trousers shall be available in short, regular, and long lengths.

The trousers shall be tailored according to the measurements provided.

Stock sizes shall include:

Short 26 to 42

Regular 28 to 56

Long 28 to 56

2.2.17 TSO Male Shorts Design

Shorts shall be made on a relaxed uniform walk short pattern.

Shorts shall have a plain front.

Shorts shall have quarter-top front pockets.

Shorts shall have two back hip pockets.

Shorts shall have darts in the center back panels.

Fabric

The fabric shall be dark navy.

The fabric shall be 65% polyester 35% cotton in a Touchtex twill.

Waistband

The waistband shall finish 2" wide and shall be closed with a crush-proof hook and eye (the eye shall be bar tacked for stability).

The waistband shall be made from the pocketing fabric and have tow Snug-Tex or equivalent bands to hold the shirt in place.

Ban-Rol or equivalent waistband stiffener, ¾” wide, shall be sewn into the waistband on the front of the short from side seam to side seam.

The full length of the waistband shall be fused with non-woven fusible interlining.

The shorts shall be made with a continuous closed waistband.

Belt Loops

There shall be a minimum of five (5) belt loops on waist sizes 30 and down, seven (7) belt loops on waist sizes 31 to 48, and a minimum of nine (9) on sizes 50 and larger.

Each loop shall be ¾” wide and interlined with a non-woven fusible interlining.

The belt loops shall be topstitched with a double needle stitch.

The loops shall accommodate a 1 ⅝" belt.

Buttons

Buttons shall be used for the French fly and left, back hip pocket.

The buttons shall be dyed to match the fabric color.

Seaming

The entire trouser shall be seamed with polyester core thread.

The seat seam shall be stitched with a tandem needle seat-seaming machine.

Outside leg seams shall have piping made with the standard issue shirt fabric stitched into the seam.

All exposed inside seams of the trouser shall be serged.

Finishing and Pressing

All loose threads shall be removed.

The shorts shall have the side seams, inseam, and seat seam pressed open.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Sizes

The shorts shall be available in short, regular, and long lengths.

The shorts shall be tailored according to the measurements provided.

Short 28 to 42

Regular 28 to 54

Long 28 to 54

No special packaging required.

2.2.18 TSO Male 100% Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt Design

The shirt shall have sleeve plackets and cuffs.

The shirt shall have epaulets.

The shirt shall have a back yoke.

Fabric

The shirt shall be royal blue.

The shirt shall have 100% cotton Durable Press.

Front

The left front shall have a 1 ⅜” wide placket.

It shall have two rows of topstitching, ¼” margin from each edge.

The left front placket shall have 6 vertical buttonholes.

The right front shall have a ⅞” double-turned hem, single needle topstitched at a ¾” margin.

The right front shall have six 20 ligne, 4-eye buttons that fasten to corresponding buttonholes.

Collar

The shirt shall have a banded collar.

The collar portion shall be constructed out of two pieces of body fabric (stitched, turned, and topstitched at a 3/16” margin) and interlined with Pellon or equivalent.

The collar tips shall have slotted collar stays that are attached to bottom side of the interlining.

The band portion shall be constructed out of two pieces of body fabric (creased and edge- stitched) and shall be interlined with Pellon or equivalent.

The band shall fasten with a button/buttonhole closure. A 20 ligne, 4-eye button shall be centered on the band, ¾” from the right-center edge.

It shall fasten to a corresponding horizontal buttonhole centered on the left-center side of the band. (The edge of the buttonhole closest to the left-center edge shall begin ¾” from that edge.)

Collar points shall measure 3” long.

The collar height shall measure 2” tall at center back.

The band height shall measure 1 ½” tall at center back.

The collar point spread shall measure 2 ¾” wide.

Pockets

The shirt shall have two breast pockets finishing 5-3/8" wide and 5¾” long with mitered corners.

Both pockets shall have a 1½” box-pleat stitched top and bottom to prevent spreading.

The left pocket shall be a sewn through pencil stall 1-3/8" wide.

A woven hook fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on each pocket to secure woven loop fastener placed on each flap.

Flaps

Flaps shall be scalloped, finishing 5½” in width, 2¾” in length at the center and 2½” at each side.

Flaps shall be placed with a ¼” space between the pocket and flap and have one centered buttonhole with button.

The left flap shall have a pencil opening 1-1/8" in width.

A woven loop fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on the edges of each flap to secure woven hook fastener placed on pockets.

Flaps shall have a crease interlining.

The right flap shall have two eyelets for name plates 1” down from the top of the flap that shall be spaced

Sleeves

The sleeves shall have tailored sleeve plackets that are set with a single needle stitch.

The sleeves shall finish approximately 6” long by 1 ¼” wide.”

The cuffs shall be set to the sleeves with a single needle stitch and shall have one pleat at the buttonhole end of the cuff.

The cuffs shall be constructed from two-pieces of body fabric and shall be interlined with Pellon or equivalent.

Flaps

Flaps shall be placed with a ¼” space between the pocket and flap and have one centered buttonhole with button.

The left flap shall have a pencil opening 1-1/8" in width.

A woven loop fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on the edges of each flap to secure woven hook fastener placed on pockets.

Flaps shall have crease interlining.

The right flap shall have two eyelets for name plates 1” down from the top of the flap that will be spaced

1-7/8” from center to center and centered above the center point on the flap.

Badge Tabs

The inside of the badge tab shall be a sling type of self-goods.

The badge tab shall be approximately 1-1/8" wide extends from joining seam to pocket of left front.

The shirt shall have two small, uncut buttonholes 1 ¼” apart with the lower buttonhole 1 ¼” above the flap.

Epaulets

The shirt shall have pointed tapered epaulets on each shoulder.

The epaulets shall be constructed from two pieces of body fabric (creased and edge- stitched) and interlined with Pellon or equivalent.

The epaulets shall be functional as to accommodate shoulder boards.

A buttonhole shall be sewn in the center of the epaulet (parallel with the long edges of the epaulet) ½” from the tip of the pointed end.

The button shall fasten to a corresponding 20 ligne, 4-eye button sewn on the yoke.

The epaulets shall be set into the armhole seam.

The epaulets shall not have any “X” stitching at the armhole end.

The front edge of the epaulet shall be placed parallel with the shoulder seam and shall be centered over the seam.

The epaulets shall measure 1 7/8” wide at shoulder seam, tapering to 1 ½” wide at pointed end.

The epaulets length shall grade with the shoulder seam as shirt increases/decreases in size, with the tip finishing 1” from the neck seam. Note: on sizes XS, S and M, the tip shall finish

½” from the neck seam.

Buttons

The shirt shall have 20-ligne melamine buttons dyed to match the fabric color.

Seams

The sleeve and side seams shall be sewn with a four-thread safety stitch at a ¼” margin.

The shoulder join sewn shall be sewn with a single needle stitch.

Customization

The “TSA Core Values” emblem (TSA-EMB-001) emblem shall be sewn on the left sleeve. Shall be placed 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem (TSA-EMB-005) shall be sewn on the right sleeve. Shall be placed 1

½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, Shirts shall have cardboard collar inserts placed to support the collar.

Shirts shall have a plastic butterfly to support the neck.

Shirt shall have boards around which the shirt is folded.

TSO FEMALE UNIFORM ITEMS

2.2.19 Female Long Sleeve Shirt Design

The shirt shall have sleeve plackets and cuffs.

The shirt shall have epaulets.

The shirt shall have a back yoke.

Fabric

The shirt shall be royal blue.

The shirt shall have 65% polyester 35% cotton soft hand.

Front

The right front shall have a self-fabric center pleat 1-3/8" wide extending from collar band to bottom of shirt.

The right front shall have six buttonholes.

Buttons shall be strongly attached through two thicknesses of material forming left front.

Buttons shall correspond to each buttonhole.

There shall be six 20 ligne, 4-eye buttons and one collar band button.

Collar

The collar shall be banded.

The points shall be 3" in length and top stitched 3/16" from the edge.

The inside collar band shall be of self-goods cut in filling direction to enhance stretch properties.

Permanent collar stays of proper length shall be fused or sewn inside the collar so that no stitches are made through the bottom leaf.

Pockets

The shirt shall have two breast pockets finishing 5-3/8" wide and 5¾” long with mitered corners.

Both pockets shall have a 1½” box-pleat stitched top and bottom to prevent spreading.

The left pocket shall be a sewn through pencil stall 1-3/8" wide.

A woven hook fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on each pocket to secure woven loop fastener placed on each flap.

Flaps

Flaps shall be scalloped, finishing 5½” in width, 2¾” in length at the center and 2½” at each side.

Flaps shall be placed with a ¼” space between the pocket and flap and have one centered buttonhole with button.

The left flap shall have a pencil opening 1-1/8" in width.

A woven loop fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on the edges of each flap to secure woven hook fastener placed on pockets.

Flaps shall have a crease interlining.

The right flap shall have two eyelets for name plates 1” down from the top of the flap that shall be spaced

1-7/8” from center to center and centered above the center point on the flap.

The badge tab shall include a sling type of self-goods.

The badge tab shall be approximately 1-1/8" wide extends from joining seam to pocket of left front.

Shirt shall have to have two small, uncut buttonholes 1 ¼” apart with the lower buttonhole 1

¼” above the flap.

Epaulets

The shirt shall have pointed tapered epaulets on each shoulder.

They shall be constructed from two pieces of body fabric (creased and edge-stitched) and interlined with

Pellon or equivalent.

The epaulets shall be functional as to accommodate shoulder boards.

A buttonhole shall be sewn in the center of the epaulet (parallel with the long edges of the epaulet) ½” from the tip of the pointed end.

The button shall fasten to a corresponding 20 ligne, 4-eye button sewn on the yoke.

The epaulets shall be set into the armhole seam.

The epaulets shall not have any “X” stitching at the armhole end.

The front edge of the epaulet shall be placed parallel with the shoulder seam and shall be centered over the seam.

The epaulets shall measure 1 7/8” wide at shoulder seam, tapering to 1 ½” wide at pointed end.

The epaulets length shall grade with the shoulder seam as shirt increases/decreases in size, with the tip finishing 1” from the neck seam. Note: on sizes XS, S and M, the tip shall finish

½” from the neck seam.

Buttons

The shirt shall have 20-ligne melamine buttons dyed to match the fabric color.

Seams

The sleeve and side seams shall be sewn with a four-thread safety stitch at a ¼” margin.

The shoulder join sewn shall be sewn with a single needle stitch.

Hem

The shirt shall have a ¼” double turned, shirt-tailed hem that shall be single needle topstitched at a 3/16” margin.

Customization

The “TSA Core Values” emblem (TSA-EMB-001) shall be sewn on the left sleeve. Shall be placed 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem (TSA-EMB-005) shall be sewn on the right sleeve. Shall be placed 1

½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Packaging

Shirts shall have cardboard collar inserts placed to support the collar.

Shirts shall have a plastic butterfly to support the neck.

2.2.20 TSO Female Short Sleeve Shirt Design

The shirt shall have a convertible collar

The shirt shall be short sleeves.

The shirt shall have epaulets.

The shirt shall have a back yoke.

Fabric

The shirt shall be royal blue.

The shirt shall have 65% polyester 35% cotton soft hand.

Front

The right front shall have a self-fabric center pleat 1-3/8" wide with a 3 ¼” wide facing extending from neckline to bottom of shirt

The front shall have two rows of stitching 7/8" apart. Left front has a 3 ¼” wide revere facing, which extends from neckline to bottom of shirt.

Eyelets and stay tacks shall be sewn on the left front with buttons sewn centered over each eyelet for button feature.

The left front shall have seven 20 ligne, 4-eye buttons.

The right front buttons shall be over the left front.

Collar

The shirt shall have a convertible collar that measures 2-7/8" in length at points and shall be top stitched

3/16" from the edge.

Permanent collar stays of proper length shall be fused or sewn inside the collar so that no stitches are made through the bottom leaf.

Pockets

The shirt shall have two breast pockets finishing 5-3/8" wide and 5¾” long with mitered corners.

Both pockets shall have a 1½” box-pleat stitched top and bottom to prevent spreading.

The left pocket shall be a sewn through pencil stall 1-3/8" wide.

A woven hook fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on each pocket to secure woven loop fastener placed on each flap.

Flaps

Flaps shall be scalloped, finishing 5½” in width, 2¾” in length at the center and 2½” at each side.

Flaps shall be placed with a ¼” space between the pocket and flap and have one centered buttonhole with button.

The left flap shall have a pencil opening 1-1/8" in width.

A woven loop fastener ½” wide and 1" long shall be placed on the edges of each flap to secure woven hook fastener placed on pockets.

Flaps shall have a crease interlining.

The right flap shall have two eyelets for name plates 1” down from the top of the flap that shall be spaced

1-7/8” from center to center and centered above the center point on the flap.

Badge Tab

The inside shall be a sling type of self-goods.

It shall be approximately 1-1/8" wide extends from joining seam to pocket of left front.

The shirt shall have two small, uncut buttonholes 1 ¼” apart with the lower buttonhole 1 ¼” above the flap.

Epaulets

The shirt shall have pointed tapered epaulets on each shoulder.

They shall be constructed from two pieces of body fabric (creased and edge-stitched) and interlined with

Pellon or equivalent.

The epaulets shall be functional as to accommodate shoulder boards.

A buttonhole shall be sewn in the center of the epaulet (parallel with the long edges of the epaulet) ½” from the tip of the pointed end.

The button shall fasten to a corresponding 20 ligne, 4-eye button sewn on the yoke.

The epaulets shall be set into the armhole seam.

They shall not have any “X” stitching at the armhole end.

The front edge of the epaulet shall be placed parallel with the shoulder seam and shall be centered over the seam.

The epaulets shall measure 1 7/8” wide at shoulder seam, tapering to 1 ½” wide at pointed end.

Their length shall grade with the shoulder seam as shirt increases/decreases in size, with the tip finishing

1” from the neck seam.

Note: on sizes XS, S and M, the tip shall finish ½” from the neck seam.

Buttons

The shirt shall have 20-ligne melamine buttons dyed to match the fabric color.

Seams

The sleeve and side seams shall be sewn with a four-thread safety stitch at a ¼” margin.

The shoulder join sewn shall be sewn with a single needle stitch.

Hem

The shirt shall have a ¼” double turned, shirt-tailed hem that shall be single needle topstitched at a 3/16” margin.

Customization

The “TSA Core Values” emblem (TSA-EMB-001) shall be sewn on the left sleeve. Shall be placed 1 ½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

The “DHS/TSA” emblem (TSA-EMB-005) shall be sewn on the right sleeve. Shall be placed 1

½” below the sleeve set seam, centered with the center of the epaulet.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Packaging

Shirts shall have cardboard collar inserts placed to support the collar.

Shirts shall have a plastic butterfly to support the neck.

2.2.21 TSO Female Relaxed Fit Trouser Design

Trousers shall be made on a modified ladies relaxed uniform pattern.

Trousers shall have one dart on each front.

Trousers shall have quarter top front pockets, Trousers shall have two back hip pockets.

Trousers shall have side elastic inserts in the waistband.

Fabric

The trouser shall be dark navy blue.

The trouser shall have 65% polyester 35% Touchtex twill.

Waistband

The waistband shall finish 2" wide and shall be closed with a crush-proof hook and eye, the eye being bar tacked for stability.

Ban-Rol or equivalent waistband stiffener, 3/4" wide, shall be sewn into the waistband on the front of the trouser from side seam to side seam.

The full length of the waistband shall be fused with non-woven fusible interlining.

The waistband shall have two pieces of 13mm pre-shrunk elastic, beginning 1” forward of each side seam and extending over the back panels.

Each piece of elastic shall be 1” wide and 4” long (relaxed).

The elastic shall allow the waistband to stretch a minimum of 1-1/2”.

The trousers shall be made with a continuous closed waistband.

The waistband shall be set on and stitched below the lower edge through the outer fabric and the waistband curtain.

Inside Trim

The right fly lining is to be made from the same fabric and color as the waistband curtain.

The right fly lining is sewn to the left fly below the zipper and extends 1” beyond the crotch joining seam.

Belt Loops

There will be a minimum of five (5) belt loops on sizes 12 and smaller, and a minimum of seven (7) on sizes 14 and larger.

Each loop is to be 3/4" wide, of double thickness, interlined with a non-woven fusible interlining, and stitched on the face side with a two-needle machine.

Except for the center back loop, which shall be inserted in the top of the waistband and dropped tack on the bottom; all loops shall be inserted in the top and bottom of the waistband.

They shall accommodate a 1 5/8” belt.

Zipper

The trousers shall be closed with a YKK or equivalent brass zipper which has a brass bottom stop at the base of the zipper chain and a brass ratcheting cam lock slider.

The inside left fly shall be reinforced with Pellon or equivalent under the zipper stitching.

A straight bar tack shall be sewn through from the outside of the trouser to the inside at the bottom of the fly.

It shall be sewn through the zipper tape, the right and left flies and the right fly lining.

The right and left flies shall be joined by an additional bar tack on the inside of the trouser.

Buttons

Buttons shall be used for the French fly and left, back hip pocket.

The buttons shall be 22 ligne melamine and 4-hole style.

The buttons shall be dyed to match the fabric color.

Hem

Trousers shall be tapered according to trouser length to ensure a clean structured appearance.

Finishing and Pressing

All loose threads shall be removed.

The trousers shall be pressed completely and properly with the side seam, inseam, and seat seam pressed open.

Size Tag and Care Instructions

Each garment shall be identified by permanent label that includes size, style number, care instructions, fabric content, and country of origin labeling.

Sizes

The trousers shall be available in petite, regular, and tall lengths.

The trousers shall be sized according to the measurements provided.

Stock sizes shall include:

Petite 2 to 20

Regular 2 to 28

Tall 4 to 28

2.2.22 TSO Female Regular Fit Trouser Design

Trousers shall be made on a ladies relaxed uniform pattern.

Trousers shall have one dart on each front.

Trousers shall have quarter top front pockets, Trousers shall have two back hip pockets.

Trousers shall have side elastic inserts in the waistband.

Fabric

The trouser shall be dark navy blue.

The trouser shall have 65% polyester 35% Touchtex twill.

Waistband

The waistband shall finish 2" wide and will be closed with a crush-proof hook and eye, the eye being bar tacked for stability.

Ban-Rol or equivalent waistband stiffener, 3/4" wide, is to be sewn into the waistband on the front of the trouser from side seam to side seam.

The full length of the waistband shall be fused with non-woven fusible interlining.

The waistband shall have two pieces of 13mm pre-shrunk elastic, beginning 1” forward of each side seam and extending over the back panels.

Each piece of elastic shall be 1” wide and 4” long (relaxed).

The elastic shall allow the waistband to stretch a minimum of 1-1/2”.

The trousers shall be made with a…