Class c uniforms (DGS/OTA)

The California Department of General Services (DGS) is soliciting bids for Class C Uniforms for the California Cadet Corps through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 8940-0000035108. The procurement involves manufacturing unisex utility coats and trousers modeled after the US Army Operational Camouflage Pattern, specifically designed in solid Coyote brown color using a 65/35 poly/cotton ripstop blend. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of continuous business experience in manufacturing custom clothing, provide three customer references, and submit a detailed distribution plan. The bid requires uniform samples, a pre-production conference within 14 days of purchase order award, and pre-production samples for inspection before full production. Deliverables must be completed within 150 days of purchase order issuance (or 240 days if issued after August 15, 2025), with 72-hour delivery notifications required. The solicitation's key dates include a bid submission deadline of May 20, 2025, with questions to be submitted in writing to the procurement official Evonne Rogers (evonne.rogers@dgs.ca.gov) or backup contact Sophanna Lim (sophanna.lim@dgs.ca.gov).

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be evaluated based on a comprehensive reference form that rates performance across nine dimensions, including project resource management, deliverable quality, personnel professionalism, and overall performance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documents, the procurement requires a robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program and strict compliance with technical specifications. The uniform specifications include specific design elements such as Coyote brown buttons, fasteners, and zippers, with a small CACC flag label on both the coat and trousers. Manufacturers must follow military uniform specification standards GL-PD-14-04A for the coat and GL-PD-14-05A for the trousers. Partial deliveries and payments will be accepted, with invoices to be submitted to the Military Department's Accounts Payable section. The state retains the right to independently verify references and assess bidder performance.