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NGA-RFP-10-0804

AOP Security Officers Uniforms

National Gallery of Art Request for Proposal

AOP SECURITY OFFICERS UNIFORMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

A. STANDARD FORM 1449

B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

C. SCOPE OF WORK

D. PACKAGING AND MARKING

E. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART 1V – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K. REPRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

TO OFFERORS

L. INSTRUCTIONS CONDITION, AND NOTICES TO OFFEROR

M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A: STANDARD FORM 1449, CONTINUED

SECTION B: SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 SERVICES BEING ACQUIRED

The National Gallery of Art (Gallery) solicits interested and qualified firms to submit proposals for entering into an agreement to provide custom security staff uniforms for the Office of Protection Services (AOP) on an as needed basis to outfit new, and reassigned uniform items.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) anticipates awarding an indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery (IDIQ) firm fixed price (FFP) contract, with purchases issued by delivery orders. The contract will have a base year, with four (4) one-year option periods.

The FAR clauses covering IDIQ and FFP are in Section I.

B.3 INCENTIVE

As an incentive, the Gallery intends to award the Contractor five (5) additional one-year option periods for exceptional performance and outstanding customer service without additional competition.

B. 4 INDEFINITE QUANTITY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM

The FAR clause 52.216-22, “Indefinite Quantity” requires that the minimum and maximum contract amounts be set forth in the schedule. The minimum and maximum are set forth below:

The minimum amount that NGA will order over the life of this contract, including all option periods is as follows: $40,000.00

The maximum amount that NGA will order over the life of this contract, which includes the Base year and all option years, are as follows: $750,000.00

B.5 PRICING OF DELIVERY ORDERS

The Firm Fixed Price Rates in the advanced forward pricing agreement listed in Section B.7 submitted by the Contractor, shall be used for pricing of delivery orders under this contract.

B.6 FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINS)

Contract line Item Numbers (CLIN): 0001, through 0061, thereunder shall be provided to the Gallery on a FFP basis in accordance with the prices established in the CLIN scheduled provided in section B.7

(Contractor is to complete the Unit Prices and Extended Price Below for each option year:)

B.7 PRICING

If pricing differs by size, please note this difference in your proposal or the price will be deemed valid for all sizes. Any sizes larger than standard sizes will be a special custom cut. The shipping cost must be included in the unit price.

*NOTE: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will specify the size(s) at the time the order is placed (see Section F.1 ORDERING PROCEDURES).

**NOTE: These are annual minimums and maximums.

SECTION C: DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1. SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the security staff uniforms contract for the Office of Protection Services (AOP) of the National Gallery of Art (NGA). It includes specifications for the fabrication of uniforms as well as the associated services, program management, and logistics requirements.

1.1. Background. AOP requires custom uniforms for approximately 300 security employees on its operational staff and various other staff members whose positions necessitate standardized dress. For purposes of appearance and consistency, in accordance with Gallery-wide expectations, AOP is committed to high quality dress standards. The Gallery has no intention to re-outfit the entire security staff. Purchases under this solicitation will be on an as-needed basis to outfit new, promoted, reassigned Security Officers and to replace uniform items, for existing Security Officers, that are worn, damaged, or no longer fit. Consistency with the existing uniform items is imperative, in terms of color, fit and quality, and in accordance with the detailed contract specifications. It is the preference of AOP to solicit bids only to local vendors, within 40 miles from the Gallery, for the purpose of alterations, measurements, and to provide accessibility to a Contractor’s location for pick-up of emergency orders. The contract shall be indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, with a base year commencing, and four option years, including incentive 5 additional years. The estimated quantities are based on anticipated annual requirements and may fluctuate significantly from year to year.

2. REQUIREMENTS.

2.1. Specifications. The Contractor shall provide a sample of each uniform component, the patch and the direct embroidery to the NGA with their bid submission. Submissions that do not include a component of each item listed, men’s and women’s, unless a reasonable explanation is attached, will be considered non-responsive. Upon notification of award, the samples will be returned to all but the awardee; these samples will be retained, and shall be billed by the Contractor upon contract award.

2.1.1. Pricing and Sizing. The Contractor shall provide pricing and the associated sizes for the full range of sizes available for each item. The bid will include separate pricing for oversize uniforms, specifying the sizes to which the pricing applies.

2.1.2. Quantities. The bid will include notification of any required ordering increments for specific items. For example, if a uniform item has to be ordered in 25-piece increments, the Contractor must provide that information with the bid.

2.1.3. Changes to Specifications During the Term of Contract. After contract award, the Contractor is required to obtain advanced approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for any changes to the specifications as stated herein. Acceptable reasons for changes to the specifications would include:

accommodation of an “emergency” order, as approved by the COR; an article with the stated specifications is no longer available industry-wide; or an article with the stated specifications is no longer practical and is changed at the request of the COR.

Except in the case of an “emergency” exemption, which will be determined acceptable or unacceptable upon delivery, the Contractor shall provide a sample of the new item to the COR with a brief explanation of the difference in specifications from those stated in the contract. The COR may opt to retain the sample at cost. The Contractor will keep the cost of the new item as close to that listed in the contract as possible. Unit price increases are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, (CO).

2.2. Line Item Alterations and Measurements. AOP will periodically require alterations to uniforms. There may also be instances when employees need to be sent to the Contractor location to be measured and fitted for particular uniform items. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the contract will need to approve all instances of alterations and provide payment authorization. The Task Manager will coordinate all arrangements for alterations and measurements. Instances may be rare and will be charged on an as needed basis.

2.3 Patches shall be sewn onto uniform items as indicated in the contract specifications. A sample patch of the NGA logo must be submitted by the Contractor so the quality of workmanship can be verified once approved and patches will be purchased in quantities of no less than 100 and will remain on the Contractor’s site for application to uniform items, as required. COR approval is required for all use of patches to ensure the product is for Gallery approved use. Uniform items requiring patches will not be accepted for delivery without patches sewn unless specifically authorized in advance by the COR.

Patches may be requested for NGA use at any time (to be reduced from inventory) by the COR. The COR may also request to have patches sewn on to items that the NGA may opt to purchase from the Contractor that are not included in the contract specifications.

Unauthorized use of patches by the contactor will be deemed a violation of Contract Section H.1: Public Use Of The Name Of The National Gallery of Art.

The Contractor will be responsible for keeping an inventory of patches purchased by NGA and may be requested at any time to provide a copy of the inventory to the COR.

The inventory will include, at a minimum, the number of patches purchased, dates of purchase, the number used and what orders they were used for, and the number of patches remaining on hand. Any patches remaining at the close of this contract will be returned to the COR with a copy of the inventory.

2.3. Line Item Embroidery. Embroidery is required as indicated in the contract specifications. An embroidery sample of the NGA logo must be submitted by the Contractor so the quality of workmanship can be verified. Uniform items requiring embroidery will not be accepted for delivery without embroidery unless specifically authorized in advance by the COR. The COR may request to have embroidery on items that the NGA may opt to purchase from the Contractor that are not included in the contract specifications.

2.4. Samples and Embroidered AOP Logos. Offerors shall provide samples of the uniform products (i.e., shirts, pants, jackets, coats, and caps) including the attachment of the AOP logo on specified clothing articles in accordance with Section L.3.1.B.1.a. The department logo measures 3 inches in diameter.

The AOP logo and pictures of the logo will be on display at the mandatory site visit (see Section L.1). It is expected that Offerors will produce a high-quality replica and be flexible in making improvements as requested. The final logo must be approved before the contract will be awarded.

2.5. Uniform Warranty and Replacement Policy

All uniform apparel is required to be of the highest quality and workmanship, with durable fabrics and sturdy seams. so as to withstand repeated, heavy use by law enforcement personnel. Accordingly, the Contractor shall propose a universal, fair warranty and exchange policy for all uniform items. It is expected that the warranty will cover and replace items damaged due to manufacturers’ defects, repeated failure of the same item, or unexpected, extensive irregular damage caused by normal use. It is not expected that the warranty will cover damage from daily wear, tear, and use.

2.6. Delivery.

2.6.1. Delivery Schedule. Deliveries shall be within 15 days, if not sooner. If delivery time is anticipated to exceed 15 days, the COR must be notified with an explanation.

2.6.2. Delivery Requirements/Location. All deliveries are to be shipped to the NGA

Warehouse in Landover, MD. In emergencies, when approved by the COR, certain items may be delivered directly to the Gallery or may be picked up at the Contractor’s location. This will be a rare occurrence and shall require the Contractor to get verbal approval from the COR before proceeding, at which time specific details for pick-up or delivery will be provided. In such instances, only the Task Manager or persons stipulated by the COR are authorized to take delivery or pick up the items. A packing slip detailing the contents of each shipment, including the purchase order number and line items, shall be included with each package. The original invoice should not be enclosed with the shipment. The shipping address for the NGA Warehouse is as follows:

National Gallery of Art (Receiving) Attn.: Michelle Cameron 2000B S Club Drive Landover, MD 20785

2.7. Quality Control. The approved samples from the bid will be retained and used as the standard for comparison to items subsequently received from the firm selected for award.

2.8. Administration.

2.8.1. Ordering.

2.8.1.1. Ordering Procedures. A signed NGA delivery order is required to initiate a purchase. No verbal orders shall be authorized.

2.8.1.2. Ordering Items Not on Contract. The NGA may periodically order items from the Contractor that are not specifically covered under the contract. In such cases, the Contractor shall provide a quote for market research only. A request for a quote is not a guarantee of a purchase. The CO must initiate and approve the actual order, in accordance with the established ordering procedures under the contract.

3. Specifications

0001. Women’s Blazer (Class B Coat)

1. Navy blue, 55% Dacron, 45% Wool 3 ply, tropical weave

2. Raeford Mill, Division Burlington, Fabric #573, and color: classic navy, Shade #610, or equal.

3. Fabric: The fabric shall be 55% Dacron, 45% Wool 3 ply, tropical weave, approximately eleven ounces per linear yard (60 inch).

4. Care Instructions: Shall be professionally dry cleaned only.

5. Style: Shall be two button single breasted, notch collar with lapel approximately 3¼ inches.

6. Pockets:

a. Upper pocket shall be regular welt 1 inch by 3¾ inches, inset, left breast only.

Pocket shall be of self-goods with inside front of linina fabric.

b. Lower Pocket with Flaps: Shall have inset pockets with straight (regular) flaps (no buttons or buttonholes. Lower flaps shall be besom straight style and shall measure approximately 5½ inches deep by 1⅞ inches deep. Flaps shall have bluffed edges.

c. Inside Pockets: Shall have one tipper inside pocket, right, double besom of self-goods. Inside pocket shall be made of 100% polyester lining, as body and sleeves lining. The inside pocket shall measure 5-1/81 wide by 5¼ inches deep, approximately. One lower left inside pocket, same construction, for cigarettes or change, 4 inches wide.

7. Underarm Shields: Shall include left arid right underarm perspiration shields of self-good for critical lining protection.

8. Blazer shall have full lined body arid full lined sleeves of 100% polyester. Color of lining shall be harmonious to that of basic blazer cloth with wine piping at inside facing.

9. Collar and Lapels: Collar shall be of self-goods having a fused interlining of a good quality. Under collar shall be of "Warrington" quality urn-collar construction of harmonizing color. Lapel shall be notch lapel style measuring 3¼ inches. There shall be a hanger braid on center inside back showing care instructions set into the collar seam.

10. Construction: Shall be of regular coat construction with rounded bottom front. Fronts shall be darted for shape and have a 3383 front fusing, floating chest piece with appropriate shoulder pad to retain blazer soft look.

11. Sleeves: Shall be mitered vent sleeves with three 24-ligne buttons and having a piece of pellon fusible inside the bottom of each sleeve.

12. Back: Shall have a two-piece back with no vent. Shall include 1-7/16 inch tape around inside bottom.

13. Buttons and Buttonholes: Front shall have two 32-ligne matching bone buttons. Gimp buttonholes securely bartacked at the end.

14. Label: Sleeve shall be soabar tagged with style, fabric content and size. To include inside woven (not printed) taffeta label of maker identity and care as well as size label, sewn inside garment.

0002. Men’s Blazer (Class B Coat)

1. Navy blue, 55% Dacron, 45% Wool 3 ply, and tropical weave.

2. Raeford Mill, Division Burlington, Fabric #573, and color: classic navy, Shade #610, or equal.

3. Style: Shall have two button single breasted, notch collar with lapel approximately 3¼ inches.

4. Pockets:

a. Upper pocket shall be regular welt 1 inch by 4⅝ inches, inset, left breast only.

Pocket shall be of self goods with inside front of lining fabric.

b. Upper inside pocket double besom of self goods.

c. Lower pockets shall have straight (regular) flaps (no buttons or buttonholes), set into double besom. Pockets shall be approximately 6¼ inches wide and shall to be approximately 7½ inches deep. Pocketing shall be of fine quality poly-blend fabric. Lower right pocket shall also include key/change compartment. Lower flaps shall be besom straight style and shall measure approximately 6¼ inches wide by 2 inches deep. Flaps shall have bluffed edges.

d. Inside Pockets: Inside pockets shall be made of 100% polyester lining, as body and sleeve lining. The inside pockets shall measure 5¼ inches wide by 6 inches deep, approximately. One lower left inside pocket, same construction, for cigarettes or change, 4 inches wide.

5. Underarm Shields: Shall include both left and right underarm perspiration shields.

6. Lining: Blazer shall have ⅜ inch full lined body and full lined sleeves of 100% polyester.

Color of lining shall be harmonious to that of basic blazer cloth with wine piping at inside facing.

7. Collar and Lapels: Collar shall be self-goods having a fused interlining of a good quality.

Under collar shall be of "Warrington" quality uni-collar construction of harmonizing color. Lapel shall be notch lapel style measuring 3¼ inches. There shall be a hanger braid on center inside back showing care instructions set into collar seam.

8. Construction: Shall have regular coat construction with rounded bottom front. Fronts shall be darted for shape and have an 872 crown woven fusible with appropriate shoulder pad and sleevehead to retain blazer soft look. All edges shall be bluffed. A floating hymo chest piece shall be used to form the front support of the garment.

9. Sleeves: Shall have regular open vent sleeves with three 24-ligne buttons and having a piece of pellon fusible inside the bottom of each sleeve.

10. Back: Shall have regular a two-piece back with a center vent. Vent shall be approximately 10 inches long with a deep overlap approximately 1 inch, increasing to 2 inches at bottom.

11. Buttons and Buttonholes: Front shall have two 32-ligne matching bone buttons. Gimp buttonholes securely bartacked at the end.

12. Lapel: Sleeve shall be soahar tagged with style, fabric content and size. To Include inside woven (not printed) taffeta label of make identity and care as well as size label.

13. Sizes shall be available in short, regular, long, and extra long.

0003. Women’s Long Sleeve Dress Shirt

1. Fabric: The fabric shall be 60% combed cotton color fast and 40% Dacron Polyester, pre-cured easy care finish, and permanent press.

2. Color: White

3. Style: Shall be dress style with straight collar. This is standard ladies' white dress shirt.

4. Front: Shall have placket front with two rows of ¼ inch edge stitching on each side of placket. Front placket shall measure approximately 1¼ inch.

5. Buttons: There shall be seven buttons, minimum, on front. Buttons shall be of first quality pearlized polyester to withstand excess wear and laundering. Size of button shall be 19-ligne.

6. Pockets: Shall be one-open pointed bottom patch pocket with stitched top hem. Pocket shall measure no less than 5 inches long, and 4½ inches wide.

7. Sleeves: Shall be cut in one piece with separate cuff. Cuffs shall have two horizontal buttons (for cuff adjustments) and one horizontal buttonhole, with ½ inch topstitching on cuffs.

8. Collar: Shall be banded collar with neat points. Points shall measure approximately 2¾ inches long with permanent collar stays and collar fused for better shape retention.

9. Back: Shall be double yoke, minimum 2 inches from center of back collar seam. Center back of shirt shall have 1½ inch box pleat and loop set in at yoke.

10. Stitching: All major seams (sleeve set, shoulder joining and side seams) shall be safety stitched and serged with six thread serging machine to eliminate puckering and insure against seam busting. All other component seams shall be single needle stitched. All sewing shall be done with colorfast thread.

11. Bottom: The shirt shall be finished in a fish-tall with a ⅛ inch turned hem (no exposed raw edges).

12. Labeling: All shirts shall be finished with a woven (not printed) label permanently affixed with care instructions.

13. Care Instructions: Shall be machine washed at medium temperature; wash darks separately; tumble dry-durable press cycle or medium setting; remove promptly, cool iron and hang.

14. Size Marking: Size shall be marked with black indelible ink on inside of collar band.

0004. Men’s Long Sleeve Dress Shirt

1. Fabric: The fabric shall be 60% combed cotton color fast and 40% Dacron Polyester, pre-cured easy care finish, and permanent press.

2. Color: White

3. Style: Shall be dress style with straight collar. This is a standard men white dress shirt.

4. Front: Shall have placket front with two rows of ¼ inch edge stitching on each side of placket. Front placket shall measure approximately 1¼ inches.

5. Buttons: There shall be seven buttons, minimum, on front. Buttons shall be of first quality pearlized polyester to withstand excess wear and laundering. Size of button shall be 19-ligne.

6. Buttonhole: All button holes shall be vertical to withstand maximum wear and strain, except collar buttonhole which shall be horizontal for proper fit.

7. Pockets: Shall be one open pointed bottom patch pocket with stitched top hem. Pocket shall measure no less than 5 inches long, and 4½ inches wide.

8. Sleeves: Shall be cut in one piece with separate cuff. Cuffs shall have two horizontal buttons (for cuff adjustments) and one horizontal button hole. Half-inch (½") top stitching on cuffs.

9. Collar: Shall be banded collar with neat points. Points shall measure approximately 2¾ inches long with permanent collar stays and collar fused for better shape retention.

10. Back: Shall be double yoke, minimum 2 inches from center of back collar seam. Center back of shirt shall have 1½ inch box pleat and loop set in at yoke.

11. Stitching: All major seams (sleeve set, shoulder joining and side seams) shall be safety stitched and serged with six thread serging machine to eliminate puckering and insure against seam busting. All other component seams shall be single needle stitched. All sewing shall be done with colorfast thread.

12. Bottom: The shirt shall be finished in a fish-tall with a ⅛ inch turned hem (no exposed raw edges).

13. Labeling: All shirts shall be finished with a woven (not printed) label, permanently affixed with care instructions.

14. Care Instructions: Shall be machine washed at medium temperature; wash darks separately; tumble dry-durable press cycle or medium setting; remove promptly, cool iron and hang.

15. Size Marking: Size shall be marked with black indelible ink on inside of collar band.

16. Measurements: All of the above measurements are approximate, plus or minus ⅛ inch allowance and are based on size 14½.

0005. Women’s Charcoal Gray Slacks

1. Fabric: The fabric shall be 55 % Dacron, 45% Wool 3 ply, tropical weave, approximately eleven ounces per linear yard (60 inches); Raeford Mill, Division Burlington, Fabric # 3933, Oxford, Shade #179 or equal.

2. Breaking strength 105 pounds in the warp and 85 pounds in the filling. Construction 55 ends per inch and 48 picks per inch. Color shall be rated very good on 40 hour light-fastness and on wash-fastness and against perspiration shade change (AATCC Approved Tests)

3. Care Instructions: Shall be professionally dry cleaned only.

4. Style: Shall conform to modem updated ladies zipper front fashion slack, straight leg. No flare bottom. No pleats. Back shall have one dart on each side for shape and fit. Each side shall have an offset pocket finishing approximately ½ inch off seam at top of pocket. Each pocket shall have facing (approximately 1½ inch) at pocket entry on seam side. Bottom of pocket opening shall be secured. Face of pocket shall be quarter-edge stitched. Slack shall be fully lined with 100% polyester lining. To have 2 inch merrowed, blind stitch hem.

Lining shall have 1 inch hem. Slack shall have finished inseam length of 34 inches.

5. Waistband: Slacks shall be cut with a self cloth. Waistband shall be cut in one piece that is folded to finish not less than cloth. Waistband shall be cut in piece that is folded to finish not less than 1 inch wide with interfacing. Waistband shall be closed with a 2 inch extension, including ½ inch pointed edge. Waistband shall have a 24-ligne four-hole, color coordinated button and one ¾ inch buttonhole set horizontally on waistband, centered and ½ inch in from edge of waistband. Waistband, fly front and pocket facing shall be interface.

6. Zipper: Shall be 7 inches YKK color coordinated zipper.

7. Belt Loops: There shall be a minimum of seven belt loops, including one at center back of outlet seam. Loops shall be one piece, interlined and blind-stitched with no top-stitching.

The belt loops shall be on a minimum of ⅜ inch wide and of length sufficient to receive a 1⅝ inch belt. Loops shall be inserted into bottom of waistband and tacked at top.

8. Seams and Edges: The out-seams and inseams shall be chain stitch sewn and busted to reduce the possibility of any seam popping. All edges shall be serged.

9. Sewing: All sewing shall be done with colorfast thread. All thread shall be polyester or polyester core.

10. Slacks shall be delivered unhemmed.

11. Label: Shall include inside woven (not printed) taffeta label of maker identity and care as well as size label.

0006. Men’s Charcoal Gray Slacks eleven ounces per linear yard (60 inches); Raeford, Division Burlington, Fabric # 3933, Oxford, Shade # 179 or equal.

2. Breaking strength 105 pounds in the warp and 85 pounds in the filling. Construction 55 ends per inch and 48 picks per inch. Color shall be rated very good on 40 hour light-fastness and on wash-fastness and against perspiration shade change (AATCC Approved Tests)

3. Care Instructions: Shall be professionally dry cleaned only.

4. Style shall conform to modem updated contour cut dress trousers. Plain front with two front and two back pockets.

5. Pockets: The front pockets shall be hand set, double faced, quarter-top style with a minimum 6 inch opening. To be hung to the side seam selvage of the trousers and locked with a bar-tack at the top and bottom of the pocket opening. The two back pockets shall have Reece piped entry. To have a minimum opening of 5½ inch opening with button through left rear pockets. To be bar-tacked on right and left sides for extra strength. Front and back pockets shall be stitched, turned and top stitched.

6. Pocketing: All pockets shall be made of a polyester/cotton blend permanent press dress drill with an approximate content of 50% polyester/50% cotton in the spun warp-l 00% textured polyester in the filling, for a total content of 70% polyester/30% cotton.

Pocketing shall harmonize with color of pants and waistband

7. Belt Loops: There shall be a minimum of seven belt loops, including one at center back for outlet seam. Loops shall be one piece, interlined and blind-stitched with no top-stitching. The belt loops shall be a minimum of ⅜ inch wide and of length sufficient to receive a 1⅝ inch belt. Loops shall be inserted into bottom of waistband and tacked at top.

8. Waistband: Outside waistband shall be approximately 1¾ inches wide (self-material). It shall be sewn to the inner waistband at top, and waistband curtain shall be blind stitched at bottom.

9. Construction: Right fly lining and crotch piece extension shall be lined with same material as pocketing (to be one piece and sewn down flat). There shall be a continuous French fly extension of the self material. To have a buttonhole at end of French fly that will attach to button that is sewn on left side of waistband lining. Left fly shall be lined and corded.

10. Inner Waistband: Shall be stretch control one piece construction of 850 Denier Monofilament size, 2½ inches wide, furnished in harmonizing two-tone color. Content shall be approximately 70% polyester, 21 % nylon, 9% lucre spandex, finish is 32 picks/inch. Bottom portion shall be specially beamed and warped in a diagonal twill portion of band, approximately ¼ inch high letters with a 4¾ inch separation between each identification repeat. Center shall then be stitched into two continuous raised beads to aid shirt retention. Top 1 inch portion, solid in color, is stitched in a hobnail bead effect to supplement the shirt retention and maximize stretch. Texturing process of entire band shall be designed with stretch capability 30% and having full recovery.

11. Zipper and Closure: Zipper shall he YKK brass zipper with metal slider and bottom stop.

Hook flex-waistband closure.

12. Sewing: All sewing shall be done with colorfast thread. All thread shall be polyester or polyester core. The outer and inner seams shall be chain-stitch sewn and busted to reduce the possibility of any seam popping. All edges shall be serged. The seat seem shall be sewn with a special tandem seat seaming machine (chain-stitch two needle). Trousers shall also be manufactured to allow for ample room for waist or length alterations. All points of strain shall be reinforced with bartack.

13. Slacks shall be delivered unhemmed.

14. Label: Waistband shall be sobar tagged with style, fabric content and size. To include inside woven (not printed) taffeta label of maker identity and care as well as size label.

0007. Charcoal Gray Skirt eleven ounces per linear yard (60 inches); Raeford Mill, Division Burlington, Fabric # 3933, Oxford, Shade #179 or equal.

2. Breaking strength 105 pounds in the warp and 85 pounds in the filling. Construction 55 ends per inch and 48 picks per inch. Color shall be rated very good on 40 hour light fastness and on wash fastness and against perspiration shade change (AATCC Approved Tests)

3. Care Instructions: Shall be professionally dry cleaned only.

4. Style:

a. Modified "A" line, one panel front, and 2-panel back. Soft Shirring over front hips and across back. Set-on waistbands with stretch Ban-Rol interlining. Inseam pocket on each side. Center back to have 7 inch color coordinated YKK zipper

b. The entire waistband is to cut in one piece and is to finish approximately 1¼ inches wide. The waistband is finish with a 1 inch center back extension with square end and close with a ¾ inch horizontal buttonhole centered on end of extension and one 20-ligne clear button sewn on waistband.

c. Center back vents approximately 8 inches long bartacked at top of vent. Inside of center back vent to have hidden button tack to hold vent and lining, secure.

d. To be fully lined with harmonious shade of 100% polyester lining. Shirt to have 1 inch hem folded and stitched through and through.

e. There is to be an inseam pocket set into each side seam of skirt. The pocket opening is to be approximately 6 inches long and to start approximately 1½ inches down from waistband. Entire pocket is be made of 100% polyester lining. Pocket to have a minimum of 1 inch self-fabric as facing.

5. Seams and Edges: Edges and hems are to be serged. Hem is to be blind-stitched. Straight through stitching not acceptable.

6. Zipper: Shall be 7 inches YKK color coordinated zipper.

7. Sewing: All sewing will be sown with colorfast thread. All thread will be polyester or polyester core.

8. Skirts shall be delivered unhemmed.

9. Label: Shall include inside woven (not printed) taffeta label of maker identity and care as

0008. Women’s Printed Bow Tie

1. Fabric: Shall be 100% polyester Klopman Ultress, Print patterns number 889, Wine

Foulard

2. Finished bow tie shall be a two-piece show-bow style secured to the band using a crosspiece that shall be hand sown closed.

3. Band: Shall be ¾ inch flap strap – double-needle stitched with reamy filler.

4. All band trimmings to be black in color and the band shall be adjustable to 18½ inches.

0009. Men’s Printed Clip-On Necktie

1. Fabric: 100% polyester Klopman Ultress; printed pattern number 889, Wine Foulard.

2. Construction: Ties shall be 3¼ inches at widest point and 56/57 inches in length.

3. Interlining shall be five stripe or equal.

4. Ties shall have full pocket tipping.

5. Each tie shall bear a sewn loop label fabric content and garment manufacturer.

0010. Non-Duty Belt

1. 1¼ - 1½ inch wide 9 oz. full grain leather Garrison belt.

2. Color: Black

3. Chromium square buckle.

0011. Women’s Police Coat (Class A Coat)

1. Fabric: 55% dacron/polyester and 45% wool, 2 ply, fabric shall be dark navy blue, 13 to

13½ oz., Raeford Mills Style 8330-8107 or equal.

2. Buttons: Four 36-ligne 1 inch regular Army fire-gilt buttons sewn on the front 4 inches apart and one 24-ligne Army fire-gilt button sewn on the pockets and shoulder strap.

3. Collar: Collar shall not be over 1⅞ inch wide when finished.

4. Edges and Seams: Edges to be single stitched 3/16 inch. Plain seams, pressed open.

5. Pockets: Two lower scalloped flaps, no pockets, two breast pockets pleated patch pockets with scalloped flaps. Lower and breast flaps to button with gilt "P'" buttons. One inside reinforced breast pocket piped with same material 6 inches wide and 7 inches deep.

6. Pocketing: Inside pockets shall be drill.

7. Lining: Coat shall be fully lined with navy blue rayon.

8. Vent: Vent shall be back center.

9. Badge Tab: Separate, oval badge tab, made of fabric about 1½ inches wide and 2¼ inches long with two metal eyelets, about 1⅛ inches apart, sewn to the outside left breast of the coat, so that the lower point of the badge is 1 inch above the breast pocket button.

10. Buttonhole: All buttonholes, excepting shoulder buttonhole, shall be made to a full ½ inch from the edge of the seam and pocket flaps. The ends of all buttonholes shall be bartacked. All buttonholes to be "cut after" machine made buttonholes. All thread used in making buttonholes shall be black, silk, tailor's twist colorfast and guaranteed against fading.

11. Sweat Shields: A sleeve sweat shield of the same fabric as in the body of the coat, piped with rayon to be securely set under each arm over the lining.

12. Shoulder Strap: Shoulder strap shall be sewn in sleeve seam directly on top of the shoulder strap. The strap shall come under the collar and fasten with 24-ligne metal button at the edge of collar and shall be cross stitched.

13. Outlets: All body seams to have outlets of not less than 1 inch. Turn up at sleeve cuffs to be no less than 2½ inches.

14. Construction: Hymo, felt and canvas shall be properly stayed together with edges taped and sewn into seams. Finest canvas, felt and hymo available and cut to fit the actual size of the coat. Heavy shoulder pads. All finding thoroughly cold water shrunk.

15. Sizes shall be available in short, regular, and long.

0012. Men’s Police Coat (Class A Coat)

1. Fabric: 55% dacron/polyester and 45% wool, 2 ply 13 to 13½ oz., fabric shall be Raeford

Mills Style 8330-8107 or equal.

2. Color: Fabric shall be dark navy blue.

3. Buttons: Four 36-ligne one inch regular Army fire-gilt buttons sewn on the front 4 inches apart and one 24-ligne Army fire-gilt button sewn on the pockets and shoulder strap.

4. Collar: Collar shall not be over 1⅞ inches wide when finished.

5. Edges and Seams: Edges to be single stitched 3/16 inch. Plain seams pressed open.

6. Pockets: Two lower scalloped flaps, no pockets, two breast pockets pleated patch pockets with scalloped flaps. Lower and breast flaps to button with gilt "P'" buttons. One inside reinforced breast pocket piped with same material 6 inches wide and 7 inches deep.

7. Pocketing: Inside pockets shall be drill.

8. Lining: Coat shall be fully lined with navy blue rayon.

9. Vent: Vent shall be back center.

10. Badge Tab: Separate, oval badge tab, made of fabric about 1½ inches wide and 2¼ inches long with two metal eyelets, about 1⅛ inches apart, sewn to the outside left breast of the coat, so that the lower point of the badge is 1 inch above the breast pocket button.

11. Buttonhole: All buttonholes, excepting shoulder buttonhole, shall be made to a full ½ inch from the edge of the seam and pocket flaps. The ends of all buttonholes shall be bartacked. All buttonholes to be "cut after" machine made buttonholes. All thread used in making buttonholes shall be black, silk, tailor's twist colorfast and guaranteed against fading.

12. Sweat Shields: A sleeve sweat shield of the same fabric as in the body of the coat, piped with rayon to be securely set under each arm over the lining.

13. Shoulder Strap: Shoulder strap shall be sewn in sleeve seam directly on top of the shoulder strap. The strap shall come under the collar and fasten with 24-ligne metal button at the edge of collar and shall be cross stitched.

14. Outlets: All body seams to have outlets of not less than 1 inch. Turn up at sleeve cuffs to be no less than 2½ inches.

15. Construction: Hymo, felt and canvas shall be properly stayed together with edges taped and sewn into seams. Finest canvas, felt and hymo available and cut to fit the actual size of the coat. Heavy shoulder pads. All finding thoroughly cold water shrunk.

16. Sizes shall be available in short, regular, long, and extra long.

0013. Women’s Long Sleeve Police Shirt

1. Fabric: The fabric shall be Poplin weave, 65% Dacron/Polyester 35% combed cotton with a finished weight of 4.0 to 4.25 ounces per square yard with a minimum thread count of 104 warp yarns and 54 fillings yarns per square inch. The fabric shall have a permanent press, soil release finish.

2. Color: White

3. The shirt shall be made in coat style, with banded collar, shoulder straps, badge reinforcement and two pleated outside breast pockets with scalloped flaps. It shall have long sleeves with two-button barrel cuffs, one button on sleeve facing.

4. Collar: Collar shall consist of leaf and stand of two-ply with 100% Polyester taffeta interlining in both, with permanently sewn-in Mylar stays properly positioned with each collar point. Collar to be styled as sample with collar points approximately 3¼ inches in length, 1½ inches in height at back. Collar stand to measure 1-5/16 inches in height at back and have one button and buttonhole at front. Collar and band to be die-cut to insure uniformity.

5. Similar to Flying Cross or equal.

6. Without military creases.

7. Sizes shall be available in short, regular, and long.

8. Label: Shall include inside woven (not printed) taffeta label of maker identity and care as

0014. Men’s Long Sleeve Police Shirt

1. Fabric: The fabric shall be Poplin weave, 65% Dacron/Polyester 35% combed cotton with a finished weight of 4.0 to 4.25 ounces per square yard with a minimum thread count of 104 warp yarns and 54 fillings yarns per square inch. The fabric shall have a permanent press, soil release finish.

2. Color: White

3. The shirt shall be made in coat style, with banded collar, shoulder straps, badge reinforcement and two pleated outside breast pockets with scalloped flaps. It shall have long sleeves with two button barrel cuffs, one button on sleeve facing.

4. Collar: Collar shall consist of leaf and stand of two-ply with 100% Polyester taffeta interlining in both, with permanently sewn-in Mylar stays properly positioned with each collar point. Collar to be styled as sample with collar points approximately 3¼ inches in length, 1½ inches in height at back. Collar stand to measure 1-5/16 inches in height at back and have one button and buttonhole at front. Collar and band to be die-cut to insure uniformity.

5. Similar to Flying Cross or equal.

6. Without military creases.

7. Size Marking: Body size and sleeve length shall be marked on the inside of collar.

0015. Women’s Short Sleeve Police Shirt

1. Style: Short sleeve permanent press shirt with convertible collar. Must have stitched-in military creases, two on the front and three on the back.

2. Fabric: The fabric shall be deluxe Poplin weave, 65% Dacron/Polyester 35% combed cotton with a finished weight of 4.0 to 4.25 ounces per square yard.

3. Color: White

4. Collar: The collar must be a convertible type, die cut. The collars must measure 3 inches in length with a 3/16 inch edge stitch. Collar must have permanently sewn collar stays, inner lining must be top fused.

5. Fronts: False top center placket fronts must have six buttons, 19-ligne with corresponding buttonholes spaced 3½ inches apart. There must be a 1½ inch top center placket with 100% polyester lining. There must be one permanent military crease on each side of the front, extending from hem to joining seam.

6. Flaps: There must be two flaps, die cut and creased to insure uniformity. The flaps must measure 4⅞ inches wide, 2 inches at the side and 2 inches at the center with scallops.

There must be Velcro at the corners. There must be a pencil division through the left flap.

Buttons must be sewn onto uncut buttonholes. Must use Crease-N-Tack lining.

7. Pockets: The pockets must be die cut and creased to ensure uniformity. There must be two pockets, each with a ½ inch hem; 1 inch box pleats must be stitched to prevent spreading.

Pockets must measure 4¾ inches deep and be 4¾ inches wide with mitered corners. The left pocket must have a 1¼ inch pencil division. Velcro on each corner must match the flap Velcro.

8. Badge Patch: There must be an inside sling-type badge holder of self fabric to measure 1½ inches wide to extend from joining seam to left front pocket. There will be two small eyelets with the lower eyelet to be ¾ inches above the flap. These eyelets must measure 1¾ inches apart (white).

9. Sleeves: Sleeve must be one piece that measures 9⅝ inches in length with a ¾ inch hem.

10. Backs: The back must have a double yoke that measures a minimum of 4 inches deep and is top stitched. Three 1/16 inch stitched-in military creases evenly spaced that start at the yoke seam and extend to the bottom of the shirt. Center crease must be in the center of the back.

11. Shoulder straps: Shoulder straps must measure 2 inches at sleeve seam, tapering to 1⅝ inches at the ends which must be pointed ⅞ inches. Straps must be stitched to the shoulder using a single-needle machine, forming an “X.” The length of the straps must be graduated to conform to the size of the shirt. Buttons must be attached to the yokes to match the shoulder strap buttonholes at the pointed ends.

12. Buttons: Buttons must be 19-ligne matching pearlized buttons.

13. Linings: Collar linings must be fusible. Crease-N-Tack lining must be used for flaps.

14. Thread: Thread must be spun polyester.

15. Labels: Label size sewn in to the collar, a care label with proper care instructions and RN number, and a brand label sewn on to the yokes.

16. Stitching: Sleeving and closing operations must be safety stitched.

0016. Men’s Short Sleeve Police Shirt

1. Short sleeve permanent press shirt with convertible collar, male, style #4225SSBP. Must have stitched-in military creases, two on the front, three on the back.

2. Fabric: The fabric shall be deluxe Poplin weave, 65% Dacron/Polyester 35% combed cotton with a finished weight of 4.0 to 4.25 ounces per square yard with a minimum thread count of 104 warp yarns and 54 fillings yarns per square inch. The fabric shall have a permanent press, soil release finish.

3. Color: White

4. Collar: The collar must be a convertible type, die cut. The collars must measure three inches in length with a 3/16-inch edge stitch. Collar must have permanently sewn collar stays, inner lining must be top fused.

5. Fronts: False top center placket fronts must have seven buttons, 19-ligne with corresponding buttonholes spaced 3½ inches apart. There must be a 1½-inch top center placket with 100% polyester lining. The length of the shirt must be graduating according to size. There must be one permanent military crease on each side of the front, extending from hem to joining seam.

6. Flaps: There must be two flaps, die cut and creased to insure uniformity. The flaps must measure 5½ inches wide, 2½ inches on the sides and 2¾ inches at the center with deep scallops. There must be Velcro at the corners. There must be a pencil division through the left flap. Buttons must be sewn onto uncut buttonholes. Must use Crease-N-Tack lining.

7. Pockets: The pockets must be die cut and creased to insure uniformity. There must be two pockets, each with a ½ inch hem; 1½ inch pleats must be stitched to prevent spreading.

Pockets must measure 6 inches deep and be 5⅜ with mitered corners. The left pocket must have a 1½ inch pencil division. Velcro on each corner must match the flap Velcro.

8. Badge Patch: There must be an inside sling-type badge holder of self fabric to measure 1½ inches wide to extend from joining seam to left front pocket. There will be two small eyelets with the lower eyelet to be 1¼ inches above the flap.

9. Sleeves: Sleeve must be one piece that measures 9⅝ inches in length with a ¾ inch hem.

10. Backs: The back must have a double yoke that measures a minimum of 4 inches deep and it top stitched. Three, 1/16 inch stitched-in military creases evenly spaced that start at the yoke seam and extend to the bottom of the shirt. Center crease must be in the center of the back.

11. Shoulder Straps: Shoulder straps must measure 2 inches at the sleeve seam, tapering to 1⅝ inches at the ends which must be pointed ⅞ inches. Straps must be stitched to the shoulder using a single needle machine, forming an “X.” The length of the straps must be graduated to conform to the size of the shirt. Buttons much be attached to the yokes to match the shoulder strap buttonholes at the pointed ends.

12. Buttons: Buttons must be 19-ligne matching pearlized buttons.

13. Linings: Collar lining must be fusible; Crease-N-Tack linings must be used for flaps.

14. Thread: Thread must be spun polyester.

15. Labels: The shirts must have a size label sewn in to the collar, a care label with proper care instructions and EN number and a brand label sewn on to the yoke.

16. Stitching: Sleeving and closing operations must be safely stitched.

0017. Women’s Police Slacks

1. Fabric: The fabric shall be Raeford Mills Style 8330-8107 or equal, 13 to 13½,55%

Dacron Polyester and 45% wool, 3 ply

2. Color: Dark navy blue.

3. Design: Slacks shall be manufactured from a man's uniform trouser pattern. The pants styling shall incorporate a plain front, two quarter top front pockets, and two hip pockets.

Slacks shall be straight leg style.

4. Pocketing: The pocketing shall be 65% polyester/35% cotton, 2.9 oz. per square (60-inch width) with a minimum 68 x 54 count. Pocketing shall have a durable press finish and the color of the pocketing shall be black.

5. Belt Loops: There shall be a minimum of seven beltloops, ¾ inch in width of double thickness. Each loop must have a part non-woven interlining. All loops except for the back center loop, must be sewn into the bottom of the waistband "dropped" belt loops shall be caught into the waistband curtain seam. The bottom of the center back loop shall be tacked to the pants and the top of the loop tacked to the outside of the waistband. Belt loops should be able to accept 1½ inch belt.

6. Slacks shall be delivered unhemmed.

0018. Men's Police Slacks

1. Fabric: The fabric shall be Raeford Mills Style 8330-8107 or equal, 13 to 13½, 55%

Dacron Polyester and 45% wool, 3 ply.

2. Color: Dark navy blue.

3. Design: Slacks shall be manufactured from a man's uniform trouser pattern. The pants styling shall incorporate a plain front, two quarter top front pockets, and two hip pockets.

Slacks shall be straight leg style.

4. Pocketing: The pocketing shall be 65% polyester/35% cotton, 2.9 oz. per square (60-inch width) with a minimum 68 x 54 count. Pocketing shall have a durable press finish and the color of the pocketing shall be black.

5. Belt Loops: There shall be a minimum of seven belt loops, ¾ inch in width of double thickness. Each loop must have a part non-woven interlining. All loops, except for the back center loop, must be sewn into the bottom of the waistband "dropped" belt loops shall be caught into the waistband curtain seam. The bottom of the center back loop shall be tacked to the pants and the top of the loop tacked to the outside of the waistband. Belt loops should be able to accept 1½ inch belt.

6. Slacks shall be delivered unhemmed.

0019. Police Skirt

1. Fabric: 55% dacron/polyester and 45% wool, 2…