HG Alterations Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) BAND, HONOR GUARD, CHAPLAINCY AND UNITED STATES SPACE

FORCE (USSF) HONOR GUARD ALTERATIONS SERVICES

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK. The contractor shall be responsible for uniform and performance costume tailoring and repair funded by the Government for the USAF Band and Honor Guard. Tasks shall include alterations, fitting, maintenance, repairs and embroidery for all official uniforms and performance costumes in accordance with the pricing spreadsheet. These services are to be performed at Hangar 2 (USAF Band) or Building 7100 (USAF Honor Guard), Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling (JBAB), Washington DC, or the contractor’s place of business.

1.2 UNIFORM ALTERATION. The contractor shall alter performance costumes and uniforms for the USAF Band, USAF Honor Guard, and the 11th Wing Chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery. 515 total members.

1.3 SEAMSTER. The contract shall replicate existing clothing designs, design patterns, performance costumes provided by the Government.

1.4 SEWING. The contractor shall perform sewing services. The contractor shall sew Drill Team Patch onto ascot centered, place ascot 4 ½ inches from the top and 11 inches from the bottom. The contractor shall sew ceremonial aiguilette onto the ceremonial overcoat and ceremonial blouse, flushed with the front left shoulder epaulet down the seam until point of natural hang, hanging under the sleeve and sewn up the back seam and flushed with the backside of the epaulet. The contractor shall be fully capable to sew item onto sleeves with proper orientation in accordance with Air Force Instructions (AFI) 36-2903, Dress and Appearance (the most current version http://www.e-publishing.af.mil-).

1.5 DELIVERABLES. All uniforms and costumes shall be ready to wear when picked up by the service member, which means that alterations must be accomplished, all tailoring markings must be invisible or removed and each garment must be pressed according to government specifications.

The uniforms and costumes delivered by the contractor shall be ready for use in public performances, as well as public and private military ceremonies. All alteration, seamster, and sewing services are subject to approval by the USAF Band, Senior White House Social Aid, and Honor Guard Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Supply.

2.0 HOURS OF OPERATION

2.1 The contractor is not required to provide service on the following holidays, except for emergency alterations: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

2.2 The contractor shall perform a minimum of six (6) hours, one (1) day per week at Building 7100, 50 Duncan Avenue, JBAB, Washington, DC to perform services for the USAF Honor Guards in accordance with paragraph 3.1.

2.3 The contractor shall perform a minimum of one (1) hours, one (1) day per week at Hangar 2, 201 McChord St SW, JBAB, Washington, DC to perform services for the USAF Band in accordance with paragraph 3.2.

2.4 Any services performed during regular hours of operation shall take place at Hangar 2 or Building 7100, JBAB, Washington, DC. Work performed outside normal hours of operation may be done at the contractor’s place of business.

3.0 SEWING AND UNIFORM ALTERATIONS

3.1 The following schedule is for the USAF Honor Guard and USSF Honor Guard:

• Standard return of altered and sewn items one (1) day per week (excluding Tech School Class)

• Tech School fittings on site on Tuesdays during the hours of 0900-1500 for walk-in fittings

• Tech School Class fitting for up to 35 members one day per month during the hours of 0900-1500 (scheduled by the NCOIC of Supply). The contractor shall have at least four (4) weeks (starting day after scheduled Tech School fitting) to complete the Tech School class uniforms with completion required two (2) weeks prior to the graduation day. The uniforms consist of the following items:

• 2 Ceremonial Blouses/Coat

• 2 OCP Blouse

• 2 Ceremonial Trousers

• 2 OCP Trousers

• 1 Raincoat

• 1 Lightweight Jacket

• 1 Winter Coat (overcoat)

• Emergency alterations – the contractor shall respond to emergency calls within one (1) hour of being contacted (phone call, voicemail) and report on site within two (2) hours of response.

• Quick fix alterations – the contractor shall respond within 24 hours. The Government will be responsible for delivery and pick-up of quick fix to the contractor’s alternate site.

3.2 The following schedule is for the USAF Band:

• Standard alterations returned within one (1) week

• Complex alterations returned within two (2) weeks

• Emergency alterations – In rare occasions the contractor shall respond to emergency calls within one (1) hour and report on site within two (2) hours

• On-site services for walk-ins – on site one day per week during the hours of 1000-1100 on Wednesdays

3.3 The following schedule is for the 11 WG Chaplaincy and White House Social Aids

• On-site services for walk-ins during the hours of 1300-1400 on Tuesdays located at the USAF Honor Guard

3.4 - Tech School uniforms may be delivered to and picked-up from the contractor's alternate work site from Building 7100 Joint Base Anacostia, Washington, DC.

4.0 SCHEDULE

4.1 The following is an estimated quantity schedule for services specified effective for a period of one year.

Item US Air Force/Space Force Honor Guard Description Number

Estimated Quantity

Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Sew on USAF Honor Guard Arc or USAF Chaplaincy

2 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Sew on Rank Insignia Patch 350

3 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Adjust Buttons 100

4 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Sew 1/16 crease on sleeves and back 220

Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Shorten/Lengthen sleeves with silver braid/piping

6 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Sew on Silver braid/piping or Hem Sleeves

7 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Make and Sew Epaulettes 70

8 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Alter Back Center Seam for Proper Fit 120

9 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Take Inside, Remove and Sew Down Pockets

10 Ceremonial Blouse (Coat): Sew on Aiguillette 125

11 Ceremonial Trousers: Hem leg of trousers 230

12 Ceremonial Trousers: Alter waist and seat of trousers 90

13 Ceremonial Trousers: Alter crotch and legs of trousers 70

14 Ceremonial Trousers: Sew down pockets 90

15 Ceremonial Winter Coat: Sew on USAF Honor Guard Arc or USAF Chaplaincy

16 Ceremonial Winter Coat: Sew on Rank Insignia for E-5 and above 200

17 Ceremonial Winter Coat: Remove and sew buttons (7ea) 425

18 Ceremonial Winter Coat: Add silver braid/piping 450

19 Ceremonial Winter Coat: Sew on Aiguillette 125

20 Ceremonial Raincoat: Sew 1/16 creases on front and back of sleeves of rain coat

21 Ceremonial Raincoat: Shorten/lengthen sleeves and sew down loops 70

22 Lightweight Jacket: Sew on USAF Honor Guard Arc or USAF

Chaplaincy

23 Lightweight Jacket: Sew on Rank Insignia 185

24 Drill Team: Sew on Drill Team Patch 150

25 Drill Team: Hem Flight Suit 50

26 Drill Team: Tailor and make creases in arms/legs-Flight Suit 50

27 Drill Team: Add rank to flight suit 25

28 Airman Battle Uniform/Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Take apart pockets/Take off velcro

29 Airman Battle Uniform/Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP) : Sew rank on top

30 Airman Battle Uniform/Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Sew rank on hat

31 Airman Battle Uniform/Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Sew on Name tags(2 ea)

32 Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Take off Bottom String

Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP): OPTIONAL add elastic band

34 Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Sew down pockets

Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Hem leg of trousers 200

Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Alter waist and seat of trousers

Airman Battle Uniform/Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP): Alter crotch and legs of trousers

Airman Battle Uniform/Operational Camouflage Pattern(OCP):

Shorten/lengthen sleeves

39 White House Social Aide-Service Coat: Shorten/Lengthen sleeves, remove braid/silver piping;tuck in or hem sleeves

40 White House Social Aide-Service Coat: Add silver braid/piping; tuck-in or hem sleeves

41 White House Social Aide-Service Coat: Alter seams on both sides for proper fit

42 White House Social Aide-Service Coat: Remove and replace buttons(7ea)

43 White House Social Aide-Service Coat: Take in side, remove and sew down pickets

44 Service Trouser/Skirt: Hem Skirt with Lining 15

45 Miscellaneous - Repair Rips 160

46 Miscellaneous - Re-Hem Legs of Trousers 160

47 Miscellaneous - Re-Hem Sleeves 160

48 Miscellaneous - Emergency Call 50

Item US Air Force Band Item Description Number

Estimated Quantity

49 Ceremonial Tunic Coat: Sew on Rank Insignia

50 Ceremonial Tunic Coat: Shorten/Lengthen sleeves with silver braid/piping

51 Ceremonial Tunic Coat: Add silver braid/piping 50

52 Ceremonial Tunic Coat: Taper back center seam 35

53 Ceremonial Tunic Coat: Maternity 15

54 Ceremonial Trousers: Hem leg of trousers 200

55 Ceremonial Trousers: Alter waist and seat of trousers 45

56 Ceremonial Trousers: Alter crotch and legs of trousers 55

57 Ceremonial Trousers: Maternity 10

58 Lightweight Jacket: Sew on USAF Band Arc 200

59 Lightweight Jacket: Sew on Rank Insignia 200

60 Blue Shirt: Sew on USAF Band Arc 85

61 Blue Shirt: Sew on Rank Insignia 100

62 Blue Shirt: Side Seams 20

63 Mess Dress Coat: Sew on rank 80

64 Mess Dress Coat: Shorten/Lengthen sleeves 60

65 Mess Dress Coat: Officer braiding 10

66 Mess Dress Coat: Side Seams 20

67 Mess Dress Trouser/Skirt: Hem leg of trousers 50

68 Mess Dress Trouser/Skirt: Alter waist and seat of trousers 25

69 Mess Dress Trouser/Skirt: Alter crotch and legs of trousers 35

70 Mess Dress Trouser/Skirt: Hem Skirt 35

71 Mess Dress Trouser/Skirt: Maternity 15

72 Glen Miller Jacket: Sew on Rank Insignia 20

73 Glen Miller Jacket: Shorten/Lengthen sleeves with silver braid/piping

74 Glen Miller Jacket: Officer braiding 5

75 Glen Miller Jacket: Side Seams 20

76 Glen Miller Jacket: Maternity 5

77 Glen Miller Trousers/Skirt: Hem leg of trousers 20

78 Glen Miller Trousers/Skirt: Alter waist and seat of trousers 20

79 Glen Miller Trousers/Skirt: Alter crotch and legs of trousers 20

80 Glen Miller Trousers/Skirt: Hem Skirt 5

81 Glen Miller Shirt: Sew on Rank Insignia 20

82 Glen Miller Shirt: Sew on Patch 20

83 Glen Miller Shirt: Side Seams 20

84 Miscellaneous: Repair Rips 20

85 Miscellaneous: Re-Hem Legs of Trousers 25

86 Miscellaneous: Re-Hem Sleeves 20

87 Miscellaneous: Re-Sew rank 20

88 Miscellaneous: Buttons 70

89 Miscellaneous: Loops 25

90 Miscellaneous: Emergency Call 35

91 Miscellaneous: Velcro 10

5.0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL. The contractor shall meet the minimum qualifications as identified below.

5.1 The contractor shall have at the minimum five (5) years consistent sewing, alteration and seamstress experience.

5.2 The contractor shall reference acceptable standard for professional servicing of military uniforms by the process of alterations, sewing and/or embroidery in accordance with AFI 36-2903, Dress and Appearance (the most current version http://www.e-publishing.af.mil) and shall comply with all applicable sections, particularly those addressing placement of various insignia.

6.0 QUALITY CONTROL

6.1 The contractor shall perform services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to assure the requirements of the contract are met.

6.2 The contractor shall maintain tracking system/log all job requests to ensure accurate workload data.

Actions will require tracking from initial fitting of uniforms and costumes, sewing and alterations, to pick up and drop off of uniforms and costumes.

6.3 The contractor shall ensure that uniform and government-provided supply items under the contractor’s control are stored in such a manner as to protect their security, quality, and cleanliness.

6.4 The contractor shall make available one complete inventory report per month of all government furnished items (buttons, chevrons, arcs, other insignia, etc) maintained at the contractor’s place of business.

7.0 EQUIPMENT

7.1 The following equipment is available for use at Hangar 2:

• Work Area 7’ x 13’ (approximate)

• Rex sewing machine, Model 351-2L (1 each)

• Singer sewing machine, Model CE 200 (1 each)

7.2 The following equipment is available for use at Building 7100:

• Work Area 11’ x 13’ (approximate)

• Industrial Single Needle Sewing Machine w/Table (1 each)

• Hem Machine w/Table (1 each), provided by the contractor

7.3 The Government shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment owned by the Government and provided to the contractor except in the case of loss or damage due to negligence on the part of the contractor.