SOW for NWU Type III Uniform Alterations

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW:

To perform uniform sewing and embroidery services of rank, rate, service and name tags, breast insignias, warfare pins and identification badges onto the Navy Working Uniforms (NWU) Type II (Digital Desert) and Type III (Digital Woodland) for Special Boat Team TWENTY-TWO (SBT-22) and Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) located at Stennis Space Center, MS.

2.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

2.1 The contractor shall perform uniform sewing and embroidery service for SBT-22 and NAVSCIATTS, Stennis Space Center, MS, and IAW U.S. Navy Regulations (NAVPERS 15665I). The initial order will be large (due to the new uniforms being issued to all command personnel); periodic orders will be for new check-ins.

2.2 Task Description:

2.2.1 Rank/Rate Insignia:

(1) All rank, rate, service and name tags, breast insignia, warfare pins, and identification badges will be embroidered on either NWU Type II material or the NWU Type III material without black ink pixels on the NWU Type III print.

(2) Cap insignia (rate/rank): the bottom of the insignia will be approximately 1 1/4-inch from the visor. For the eagle insignia the eagle faces to the wearer's right.

2.2.2 Breast insignia will be embroidered in the appropriate

color and worn as follows:

(1) Command insignia (command at-sea, command ashore/project manager) is worn on the NWU Type II/III blouse above the right pocket centered 1/4-inch above the name strip.

(2) When applicable, a maximum of two warfare/qualification insignia may be worn on the NWU Type II/III. The primary breast insignia will be worn centered above and flush with the "U.S. Navy" identification marking on the shirt. Secondary breast insignia will be worn centered on the wearer's left pocket flap. Enlisted personnel authorized to wear two warfare/qualification insignia and an identification badge may wear the primary and secondary warfare/qualification insignia centered and flush above the "U.S. Navy" fabric strip.

2.2.3 Identification Badges:

(1) All enlisted personnel identification badges will be centered and embroidered on the wearer's left pocket flap.

(2) All officers identification badges will be embroidered above the wearer's right pocket centered 1/4-inch above their name.

(3) Post tour command insignia will be embroidered on the left pocket flap centered one fourth of an inch below the service tape (U.S. Navy).

2.2.4 Identification Markings:

(1) NWU Type II/III Blouse:

(a) Wearer's surname will be sewn centered above and flush with the top of the wearer's right breast pocket.

(b) "U.S. Navy" will be sewn centered above and flush with the top of the wearer's left breast pocket.

(c) Rating badges will not be worn or stenciled on the NWU Type II and III.

(d) The Seabee logo (authorized for current assignment Seabees and civil engineer corps officers) is the only authorized force/unit logo worn on the NWU Type II/III. It may be worn on the wearer's right breast pocket. When worn the Seabee logo shall be embroidered on the pocket centered on the pocket below the pocket flap and shall not exceed 3 1/2 to 4-inches in length/width/diameter. The orientation of the logo shall point toward the center of the chest.

(e) No badges, insignia, accoutrements, logos/patches or devices of any type will be sewn on the left breast pocket.

(2) NWU Type II/III Trousers:

(a) The wearer's surname will be sewn centered above and flush with the top of the right rear trouser pocket.

2.3 Embroidering/Sewing:

2.3.1 When required, embroider warfare insignias, ranks, badges, names or U.S. Navy on blank NWU Type II and Type III tape, and IAW with the following:

2.3.2 Classification. The insignia will be available in the following types, classes and styles.

Style A - Type II Desert Style B - Type III Woodland (without black print or logo) Style C- Type III Woodland (with black print and logo)

2.3.3 Yarn, embroidery. All yarns shall be polyester (with abundant luster), bright, continuous filament embroidery yarn. All yarns shall show good colorfastness to light, laundering, wetdry cleaning of not less than grade 4.

2.3.3.1 Yarn, color. Thread colors for insignia shall be in accordance with the Department of Defense Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons as listed in Table II below.

TABLE II - Color, Embroidery Yarn

Style A (Type II Desert Print Base Fabric)

Styles B (Type III Woodland Print Base Fabric without ACE or Black Ink)

Type I, Class 3

Styles C (Type III Woodland Print Base Fabric With ACE or Black Ink)

2.3.4 Construction. Stitch, seams and stitching shall be consistent, exhibit uniform appearance and shall conform to ASTM D6193-Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams.

2.3.4.1 Tape assembly. Each finished tape shall have lettering (Type I, Class 1- name tape; Type I, Class 2 - U. S. Navy tape) or design (Type I, Classes 3) centered vertically and horizontally. The long sides (horizontal edges) of basic material shall be folded to the back, (over the stabilizer if applicable) and either:

2.3.4.2 Tape, dimensions. The finished length for Class 1 and Class 2 tapes shall be 6-1/2 inches minimum. Class 3 tapes shall finish with ½ inch of basic material extending from each edge of the embroidered design.

Tape heights shall finish at:

2.3.4.3 Tape, lettering. The letter style on the Class 1 (name tape) and Class 2 (U. S. Navy tape) shall be all Capitals and match Pulse Microsystems “BLOCK” or equal. For name tapes only, when name is in two parts, lettering may be combination of capital and special characters.

2.3.4.4 Name tape. The letter size for the name tape shall be 3/4 inch high by 1/8 to 5/8 inch wide with 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick strokes. The embroidered lettering shall match Pulse Microsystems “BLOCK” or equal. See Figure 1 for dimensions.

2.3.4.5 U.S. Navy tape. The letter size for the U. S. Navy tape shall be 3/4 inch high by 3/8 to ½ inch wide with 1/8 (± 1/32) inch thick strokes. The embroidered lettering shall match Pulse Microsystems “BLOCK” or equal. See Figure 2 for dimensions.

2.3.5 Rank tab assembly. Basic material for each rank tab shall have design centered vertically and horizontally, hemming and joining operations shall be at locations indicated in Figure 3. Each stitch line shall have 8 minimum stitches per inch. Seam allowances for hemming and joining operations are noted in Figure 3. The finished dimensions of the rank tab shall be 2 (+1/8) inches in height and 1-1/2 (–1/8) inches in width.

2.3.6 Badge assembly. Badges shall have designs and backgrounds embroidered on a light, open weave, single ply fabric weighing 2.5 ounces (minimum) per square yard. A non-woven pressed fiber material shall be permitted for backing provided it satisfies the performance requirements stated herein. At the manufacturers option the badge may be coated on the back with a fabric stiffener in lieu of a non-woven backing, which shall give the finished badges a firm finish. The backing or coating shall not affect the colors on the face of the insignia, cause puckering, transfer to the uniform, or react adversely to laundering or wet-dry cleaning. Overedge stitching (merrowed stitch) shall be applied to the border in accordance with stitch type 504 or 505, 24 (± 4) stitched per inch (SPI), with a stitch bite of 1/8 inch (-1/32, +0) wide. The Fleet and Force badges shall finish in the shape of the embroidery file and finished with a merrowed edge border. The merrow border shall not be on top of the design. Please refer to Figure 4 for embroidery thread configuration.

2.3.7 Replacement pocket assembly. Replacement pockets consist of an 7-7/8 inches wide (minimum) x 9 inch long (minimum) section of basic material with raw edges. The center of the circle on the Seabee embroidered design will be positioned 3-3/4 (-1/8, +1/4) inches from bottom raw edge and 4-7/8 (-1/8, +1/4) inches from right raw edge of the unfinished pocket, see Figure 5 for reference.

2.3.8 Cap patches. All sides of the patch shall be trimmed, folded ¼ inch and stitched. The patch shall be edge stitched with a 301-stitch type at 8-10 stitches per inch. The color of the thread shall khaki for Style A and green for Style B approximating the color of the basic material(s). The thread shall be cotton core polyester wrapped. The finished patch should finish with a ¼ inch border around the embroidered design.

2.4 Figures. Figures 1, 2, and 3 shall apply. Figure 4 and 5 are for informational purposes only.

2.5 Workmanship. Each finished tape, rank tab, badge, warfare insignia or replacement pocket shall conform to the design and construction requirements specified in this SOW. Each item shall be uniform in appearance, quality and free from irregularities or defects that could affect form, fit or function including performance or durability when tested or visually and/or dimensionally inspected.

3.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL (CFM): The contractor will provide uniform sewing and embroidery services. The contractor will also provide the appropriate thread and yarn tape, rolls of NWU Type II and III digital camouflage pattern, and Velcro (if required). Uniform alterations should be done within (5) working days after receipt. If unable to complete within (5) working days, then Contractor must provide verbal notice to Government. For the initial bulk uniform submission of up to 1500 uniforms, the contractor has 45 working days to complete alterations once received.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE): The government will provide the NWU Type II and III uniforms, the rank, rate, service tags, blank name tags, breast insignias, warfare pins and identification badges for the initial bulk uniform submission.

5.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USE, HANDLING, OR DISPOSAL:

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local (where the work is performed) laws regarding the use, handling, or disposal of hazardous materials (petroleum products, paints, coatings, etc.) required under this order. None anticipated.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The requested start date for this effort is at contract award for a period not to exceed 30 September 2012.

7.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Figure 6 and Tables VII through X are provided for informational purposes only.

8.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

SBT-22: Mr. Ed Humphries @ 228-813-4304 or via email at edward.humphrey@nswstennis.navy.mil.

NAVSCIATTS: LT Vivian Maner @ 228-813-4328 or via email at Vivian.Maner@nswstennis.navy.mil.