FY25 Ceremonial Overcoat PWS.pdf

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Attached to: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Ceremonial Overcoats
Solicitation number: F2MRAU5166A001
Issued by: Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command

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Written by GovTribe AI · Jul 15, 2025

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the U.S. Air Force Band of the West's requirement for custom-made Ceremonial Overcoats. The overcoats must be Air Force Blue, functionally waterproof, double-breasted with specific design elements including a bi-swing back, elastic back, 2" belt, and a zip-out liner. Key specifications include sizes ranging from 34-52 and lengths from X-Short to X-Tall, with precise construction requirements such as 3/8" edge stitching, 100% polyester taffeta black lining, and specific button configurations using chrome Air Force and black Columbia buttons.

The procurement will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award, with the contractor required to submit a sample coat within 90 days of order receipt for government inspection. The initial order will be delivered within 150 days after sample approval, with exact quantities to be specified upon contract award. The coats are intended for use in presidential ceremonies, funerals, and other high-visibility events, emphasizing the need for precise manufacturing to match existing coat specifications. The contractor must also provide patterns and templates for the coats.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The United States Air Force Band of the West Ceremonial Overcoats

1.0 BACKGROUND: The U.S. Air Force (USAF) Band of the West, located on Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, has a requirement for Ceremonial Overcoats. This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Award for the procurement of custom-made overcoats. These coats are used on an as-needed basis for presidential ceremonies, funerals, and other high visibility ceremonies. Quality coats matching the specifics of the coats that are already in use will be required.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver ceremonial overcoats in the quantities set forth.

Overcoat Specifics:

- Functionally waterproof (fabric no less than 15,000mm/24hrs - 20,000mm/24hrs preferred 20,000mm/24hrs preferred) and garment seam-sealed

- Air Force Blue (PDF-0060)

- Fully lined with 100% Polyester Taffeta - Black (LNP60BLK)

- Front: Double breasted front. Two rows, five buttons each button front. Plug buttons through shell fabric with one leather washer and kotter pin. Cut first buttonholes.

- Back: Bi-swing with elastic back. 2” deep pleat, stitched down 2 ½” from shoulder seam and 1 ½” up from simulated belt. 2” wide belt sewn solid across back waist, from side seam to side seam, fused with pellon. 20” long center back vent tacked at top and to close with 1 concealed buttonhole and (1) 24 ligne black Columbia button, approx. 10 ½” from bottom to center of button.

- Collar: With collar stand. Constructed of the same shell material, fused with pellon. Black hanger braid loop at collar seam center back.

- Sleeve: 2 piece coat sleeve with a 2” hem. (1) 34 ligne black Colombia button inside each sleeve attached to the lining for attaching liner.

- Edges: 3/8” Edgestitching.

- Permanent Lining: Black Poly-T 3” opening between facing and lining each side for removing buttons.

- Zip Out Liner: Front and back black two-sided fleece. Sleeves of black rayon with satin back. Liner is bound all around. 60” Vislon zipper around front facing right side, around neck and to stop at front facing left side. (2) Button loops of binding, one each sleeve to hold the liner sleeves in place.

- Inside pocket: One 4” X 5” patch pocket with horizontal opening to close with 1” X 2” Velcro. Pocket should be located between the third and fourth buttonholes on the facing side of the jacket.

- Buttons: (10) 45 ligne chrome Air Force buttons for closure (Eagle must be in upright position), 34 ligne black Columbia button for sleeves and facing for anchor and 24 ligne black Columbia button for center back vent.

- Labels: Manufacturer label sewn on lining. Stock ticket on left sleeve.

- Sizing: Ranging from 34-52.

- Length: X-Short, Short, Reg, Tall, X-Tall

- The contractor is required to supply the patterns and templates for the coats.

3.0 SAMPLE

The contractor must submit a sample of the Ceremonial Overcoat to the Technical Point of Contact within 90 days of the Order Receipt Date (ORD). The Technical Point of Contact will have 14 days to inspect the coat and provide feedback to the contractor. If the Government requests changes to the sample, the contractor will have an additional 90 days to provide a revised sample, and so forth.

4.0 DELIVERY

Coats will be flat packed in bags and on hangers, fold in half and pack in carton. The initial order will be delivered within 150 days after the approved sample. Coats must be delivered within tall hanging garment boxes.

5.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (TPC) – ON SITE

Will be provided upon contract award.

6.0 SCHEDULE

Exact numbers of each size required will be provided upon contract award. Delivery date and time for each order shall be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact noted in section 5.0.

7.0 ACCEPTANCE PLAN

Work will be reviewed by the TPC or their designated individual(s). The TPC has responsibility for the government Inspection and Acceptance (I&A) at the place of performance.

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