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Embroidery & Branding Services

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Response Deadline10/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Metra is seeking a subcontractor to provide professional embroidery and branding services for uniforms. The scope of work involves the precision application of logos, names, and identifiers, ensuring all work adheres to brand-compliant Pantone colors. This opportunity was posted on August 12, 2026, with a response deadline of October 16, 2026. The services fall under NAICS code 315999 and are being managed by the agency in Illinois.

General Info

Metra seeks a subcontractor for professional uniform embroidery and branding services in Illinois.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

315999 - Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFI No. 21.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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CUSTOMER CARE UNIFORMS

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Timeline

PostedAug 12

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Response DeadlineOct 16

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10/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Full Description

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Precision embroidery of logos, names, and identifiers on uniforms using brand-compliant Pantone (PMS) colors.

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