USAF Band Ceremonial Overcoats PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TITLE: The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Overcoats

1.0 Background: The U.S. Air Force (USAF) Band, located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., has a requirement for Ceremonial Overcoats. This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Award for the procurement of custom-made, waterproof 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. The USAF Band intends to order 275 units with the attached sizes.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver 275 ceremonial overcoats with the following specifications

- 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 34-48 with the following breakdown:

Size 34- 15 coats Size 36- 35 coats Size 38- 40 coats Size 40- 45 coats Size 42- 45 coats Size 44- 45 coats Size 46- 35 coats Size 48- 15 coats

Total-275 coats

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

3.0 DELIVERY

Coats will be flat-packed in bags, on hangers. Folded in half and packed in carton. Order will be delivered within 270 days of contract award. Coats must be delivered within tall hanging garment boxes. Additionally, a sample coat must be provided before the initial order, enabling the government to inspect its compliance with all specified requirements.

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: FOB Destination. 1 April-31 December 2024

5.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (ON-SITE)

Drum Major of the United States Air Force Band will be the Techincal Point of Contact (TPC) for the Ceremonial Coats.

6.0 SCHEDULE

Delivery date and time 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 the responsibility for the government Inspection and Acceptance (I&A) at the places of performance.

Pictures of existing coat provided for reference per section 1.0: