US Army Field Band Uniform Coats and Trousers

The U.S. Army Field Band requires distinctive uniforms through this solicitation issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston. The procurement seeks 110 male uniform trousers, 105 male uniform jackets, 91 female uniform trousers, and 46 female uniform coats for Fiscal Year 2025, all designed to meet stringent military specifications outlined in U.S. Army Purchase Descriptions USPD AB-04-01A, USPD AB-02-01, and USPD AB-03-01A. The uniforms must be constructed from specific fabric blends including 55/45% polyester/wool tropical blend for trousers and 55/45% dacron/wool blend in Army Blue 150 color for coats, with detailed requirements for ornamental braid, concealed fasteners, and specialized tailoring for musicians. This is a firm-fixed price contract requiring delivery within 45 days after award to the Army Field Band facility in Fort Meade, Maryland. The original proposal response deadline of August 27, 2025, has been extended to August 29, 2025, through Amendment W91QV125QA0290001. Any variations from the specified military uniform requirements will be corrected at the contractor's expense.

This procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, despite the original notice indicating it as a Total Small Business set-aside, operating under NAICS code 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) with a size standard of 100 employees. The contract opportunity does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers for these specialized military uniforms. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, though the quantities represent a substantial uniform procurement for the ceremonial unit. The uniforms will be delivered to and used at the Army Field Band facility located in Fort Meade, Maryland, which serves as the place of performance for this specialized military apparel contract. The uniforms are authorized under CTA 50-900 Ceremonial Unit Allowances and must meet the exacting standards required for the Army Field Band's ceremonial and performance duties.