SOW Colonial Uniforms.docx

Statement of Work Colonial Uniforms 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

1. Background The United States Army Old Guard, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, serves as the Army’s premier ceremonial unit and includes specialized elements such as the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard and the Fife and Drum Corps, both of which preserve and present the military heritage of the Revolutionary War era. To authentically portray General George Washington’s personal guard and the musical traditions of 18th-century military life, these units require historically accurate colonial uniforms crafted to reflect the style, materials, and craftsmanship of the period. These uniforms are essential for ceremonial duties, public engagements, and educational outreach, reinforcing the Army’s commitment to honoring its origins through visual and musical representation.

2. Objective The objective of this SOW is to obtain Colonial uniforms.

a. 740 Stock and Colonial uniforms

b. Delivery to Fort Myer Central Issue Facility, 106 Stewart Road, Building 313, JBM‐HH, VA 22211

3. Scope The government intends to acquire 740 Colonial uniforms for The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (TOGFDC) and Commander in Chief Guard (CiNC).

4. Specific Tasks Vendor shall provide the following services:

a. 3 sets of stock fit uniforms for 69 TOGFDC Soldiers

b. 740 sets of uniforms in a spectrum of sizes

c. Minor modifications to current Colonial uniform pattern vendor will provide Colonial uniform components with the following quantities:

a. Red Greatcoats (Stock) 370

b. Blue Greatcoats (Stock) 370

c. Ivory Waistcoats (Stock) 675

d. Ivory Trousers (Stock) 675 Cost also contains the following process‐based steps before creating full set of Colonial uniforms:

a. “Proof” sample of three uniform components

b. Create “fitting line” of three uniform components for all Soldiers’ uniforms

The Old Guard Fife and Drum Uniform Descriptions "The Contractor shall produce one initial proof prototype sample each of the Greatcoat, Waistcoat, and Breeches for The Old Guard (TOG) to review. Concurrently, the Contractor will coordinate with The Old Guard (TOG) to obtain basic measurements for each FDC member for the purpose of the creating the size tariff for a line of fitting uniforms. After TOG review of the prototype samples, the Contractor will update and complete the patterns to produce the fitting line and will coordinate with the FDC for a two‐day site visit to fit the members of the FDC. After fitting the FDC, the Contractor will produce 3 custom‐altered uniforms for each of the 69 FDC members and additional stock uniforms that will represent a range of stock for the FDC and CiNC. The shell material will be provided by the vendor and is a plain weave material of 75% wool / 25% nylon between 14 and 16 ounces in weight. Additional materials other than the shell material (including linings, fusings, pads, trim, buttons, braids, etc.) shall also be provided by the Contractor. Each uniform shall consist of a:

1. Colonial Greatcoat: A colonial‐style coat extending to mid‐thigh with collar and shoulder loops. The collar is 2‐1/8” at the front and gradually and uniformly widens to form a 3‐1/2 inch wide “V” at the back of the collar, measured with the collar folded over as worn. The front lapels are 3” wide and extend down as a button placket to a square end that ends adjacent to the top of the front pocket flap at a location midway between the wearer's waist and crotch and below the bottom edge of the uniform's waistcoat (vest). The coat is a fully constructed coat with a fully lined body and sleeves. The coat has 3 reinforced, black‐enameled hooks at the top of the lapels to close the coat. The sleeves and the top half of the coat are lined with a cotton lining of 65/35 polyester cotton, plain weave, 5 ounce. Arm pits have arm guards. The coat has shoulder pads and 4‐ounce felt chest pieces with fusing. The collar has fusing to retain shape through wear. The coat has a functional interior pocket and two exterior decorative pocket flaps. The sleeve cuffs are 3 inches wide with a 1‐1/2” let out. The possible sizes for production are:

Sizes from 34 to 40 which will be worn by female Soldiers will have the patterns modified as needed to decrease the shoulder‐to‐shoulder measurement by one inch from the male version of the coat.

2. Colonial Waistcoats: A Colonial style vest, made of the Government Furnished 75 % wool / 25% nylon Material. The front panels are lined with a 65% polyester / 35% cotton plain weave fabric, 5 ounce. The back panels are made of the same lining material. The waistcoat has 2 scalloped pocket flaps on the front without functioning pockets. The rear seam allowance shall allow let out of up to 1‐1/2”. All exposed edges shall be surged. Possible sizes for production are:

3. Colonial Breeches: Colonial style breeches, made of the Government Furnished 75 % wool / 25% nylon Material. Breeches have a shaped waistband with a tie back and a drop‐panel front which is sized according to the size of the breeches. Breeches have 8 inch drop from hip to waist, with shirring at the waistband in the rear. Legs are full length with a Colonial‐style button‐opening along the calf and a spat bottom. The breeches have a lining in the waistband, crotch, drop panel, and spat which is a cotton lining of 65/35 polyester cotton, plain weave, 5 ounce. The leg bottom shall have a 3/4" woven cotton band heel guard attached to the rear half of the inside hem. A 5/8” diameter rivet shall be riveted to the cotton band prior to sewing the heel guard to the breeches so that the back of the rivet remains hidden. The breeches have sized inseams ranging from 28” to 36” with the following possible sizes:

33” L

34” L

36L

4. Unsatisfactory Performance TOGFDC reserves the right to return unsatisfactory uniform components for corrective tailoring at no cost to the Government.

5. Hours of Operation 0800‐1800 Monday through Friday

6. Period of Performance Vendor shall provide complete set of uniforms within 180 days of contract award,.

7. Place of Performance 400 Seneca Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

8. Type of Contract

Firm Fixed Priced

9. Recognized Holidays New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

10. Security No security will be needed.

11. Government Furnished Items and Services The Government will provide two sample Colonial uniforms to the vendor for reference purposes only.

12. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities Contractor will provide their own materials to complete the contract in full within the specified timeframe.

13. Point of Contact (POC):

CPT Stephanie Blanks, RS4 stephanie.n.blanks.mil@army.mil, 210-850-6306 MSG Deanna Hamm, FDC S4 Element Leader, deanna.m.hamm.mil@army.mil.

703-483-5822

14. Project Manager – N/A