84 -- Coast Guard Operational Dress Uniform

The contract involves a sole source, firm fixed price agreement between the Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center (CG UDC) located in Woodbine, New Jersey, and American Apparel Inc. based in Selma, Alabama. The purpose of this contract is the production of the Coast Guard Operational Dress Uniform, specifically including 400 pairs of trousers and 3,725 coats. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 315299, which pertains to cut and sew apparel manufacturing. The Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is the contracting office responsible for this acquisition. The contract was publicly posted on August 13, 2004, and reflects a direct procurement without competitive bidding, emphasizing a specific supplier relationship with American Apparel Inc. The manufacturing and delivery of these uniform components will support the operational readiness and standardization of Coast Guard personnel attire.