Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This is a combined Sources Sought  / Notice of Intent to Sole Source.  This Notice will be posted for a maximum of 15 calendar days.  Any and all interested parties must submit questions or capabilities to one of the two listed P.O.C.s for this action no later than July 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

This requirement is for 330 Colonial uniforms that are made from period specific fabrics and period specific dyes for the Fife and Drum Corps of the U.S. Army’s Old Guard.  This unit requires authentic, period specific clothing to replicate battle uniforms of the American Revolution used in special events for Arlington National Cemetery, The White House and other high profile events around the country.

The uniforms worn by the members of the Corps are dated circa 1784, and consist of black tricorn hats, white wigs, waistcoats, colonial coveralls, and distinct red regimental coats.  As an official representative of the U.S. Army, the Corps averages approximately 500 performances annually. The Corps has entertained millions of people in major parades, pageants and historical celebrations throughout the United States; and has served America as a goodwill ambassador as far away as Europe, Australia and Canada. Major sporting events the Corps has performed at include NCAA bowl games, NBA games, NFL games including Super Bowl XVI, the Kentucky Derby, the Indianapolis 500, and the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid NY.  In support of the president, the Corps performs at all armed-forces arrival ceremonies for visiting dignitaries and heads of state at the White House, and has participated in every Presidential Inaugural Parade since President John F. Kennedy's in 1961.

                                                                                             Statement of Work

Statement of Work

Colonial Uniforms

For

The United States Army Old Guard

1. Objective

The objective of this SOW is to obtain Colonial uniforms.

1. 1. 330 Colonial uniforms
   2. Delivery to Fort Myer Central Issue Facility, 106 Stewart Road, Building 313, JBM-HH, VA 22211

1. Scope

The government intends to acquire 330 Colonial uniforms for The Old Guard (TOG) Commander in Chief’s Guard and Continental Color Guard.

1. Specific Tasks

The vendor shall provide the following services:

1. 1. Uniforms in a spectrum of sizes based on current Commander in Chief’s Guard and Continental Color Guard Soldier sizes
   2. Minor modifications to current Colonial uniform pattern

The vendor shall provide Colonial uniform components with the following quantities:

1. Blue Greatcoats 330
2. Ivory Waistcoats 330
3. Ivory Trousers 330

Cost also contains the following process-based steps before creating full set of Colonial uniforms:

1. 1. “Proof” sample of three uniform components
   2. Measure approximately 20 current TOG Soldiers
   3. After “proof” samples, Marlow White will modify the pattern and produce three “gradation” samples

1. Unsatisfactory Performance

TOG reserves the right to return unsatisfactory uniform components for corrective tailoring at no cost to the Government.

1. Hours of Operation

0800-1800 Monday through Friday

1. Period of Performance

Uniforms will be delivered to Fort Myer Central Issue Facility, 106 Stewart Road, Building 313, JBM-HH, VA 22211, within 12 months from the date of award.

1. Place of Performance

400 Seneca Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

1. Type of Contract

Firm Fixed Priced

1. Recognized Holidays

New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

1. Security

No security will be needed.

1. Government Furnished Items and Services

Fabric shall be provided by the Government.  Some is already stored at Marlow White, the rest needed to complete the order shall be shipped directly to Marlow White by Lingcroft Associates, per concurrent contract[SHWCUA1] .

1. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities

Contractor shall provide their own materials to complete the contract in full within the specified timeframe.

1. Point of Contact (POC):

SSG Charlotte Balangue, TOG Fife and Drum Corps Supply NCO, charlotte.o.balangue.mil@mail.mil, 703-696-8521

1. Project Manager – N/A