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Band Uniforms for United States Marine Corps, "Commandants own" Drum and Bugle Corps (D&B).

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The contract involves the award of a sole source agreement to Aura-Shield, Inc., a small business located in Midlothian, VA, for the production of dress red coats for the United States Marine Corps "Commandants Own" Drum and Bugle Corps. These uniforms, which include specific scarlet red coats, are worn during official performances such as Evening and Sunset Parades, the Marine Corps Ball, and other ceremonial events. The coats must adhere to precise military specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-82 172D (MC) for Drum Majors and Directors, and MIL-DTL-82 156 (MC) for other members, reflecting a unique uniform requirement that demands specialized knowledge for consistent production and quality. The contract emphasizes the necessity for consistency in size, color, and workmanship to ensure visual continuity and ease of replacement over the coat's typical three to eight-year lifecycle. Replacement garments and collars must match the original materials and styling, a requirement critical for maintaining uniform appearance and allowing local tailoring when needed. Aura-Shield, Inc.'s established expertise in textile contracts and military uniform manufacturing positions them as a trusted vendor capable of meeting these detailed standards without the need for initial sample testing. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business participation, reinforcing the commitment to support such enterprises within Department of Defense acquisitions.

General Info

Sole source award to Aura-Shield for USMC Drum Corps red coats meeting strict military specifications.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

315250 - Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)

Place of Performance

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Timeline

PostedSep 19

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Aura-Shield, Inc., 13146 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113-4200, for dress red coats. This uniform is the prescribed duty uniform worn by members of "Commandants Own" Drum and Bugle Corps during all performances, e.g., (Evening and Sunset Parades, Marine Corps Ball, CMC Passage of Command and other special performances. The red coat's scarlet specifications are government by MIL-DTL-82 172D (MC) for Drum and Bugle Corps Drum major and Director and by MIL-DTL-82 156 (MC) for all other members. The scarlet uniform coast which is authorized for use by the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is a unique uniform requirement requiring tenured knowledge from an experienced vendor. Awarding this contract to a vendor unfamiliar with military uniforms requires sample coats and testing of wear capabilities. Consistency in manufacturing a customized uniform is key in maintaining quality workmanship and ! identical appearance. Each coat maintains a productive life cycle of three to eight years. To maintain visual continuity, the sizes, colors and overall production needs to be consistent in order to allow new shipments to blend in with current coast. Replacement collars require the same cloth, styling, and workmanship as the coats in order to maintain visual continuity and easae of replacement by the local tailor. Director's coasts for Drum and Bugle Officers and Drum Majors require the same attention to detail and cannot be from separate sources. Aura-Shield Inc., has a proven ability for textile contracts, maintaining uniform specifications, and is a specialist in the making and fitting of military uniforms, they have been an effective source of proven workmanship. Aura-Shield Inc., is a small business. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns.