The US Army Band Hot Weather Distinctive Uniform

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY.  The U.S. Government is seeking to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing Hot Weather Services Uniforms. While the Government is currently aware of only one source possessing the required capabilities, this notice is being issued as market research to identify other qualified vendors that may be able to perform this requirement in order to support a competitive procurement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this source sought synopsis. In addition, small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), must describe their identifying capabilities in meeting the requirements at a fair market price, i.e., information which may help support a set-aside.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.  Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice. 

The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder.  Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry.  It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.  The anticipated NAICS code(s) is: 315210 - contractors primarily engaged in (1) cutting materials owned by others for apparel and accessories and/or (2) sewing materials owned by others for apparel and accessories, with a size standard of 750 employees.

The United States Army Band (TUSAB), traditionally known as "Pershing’s Own," is the official Army Band of the North Capitol Region-Military Department of Washington. As such, TUSAB is the Army's official musical ceremonial unit and escort to the President as well as members of Congress and the Pentagon. The ceremonial band element of TUSAB is also the official musical escort for all Army funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist, Emanuel Addison at emanuel.c.addison.civ@army.mil with a courtesy copy (cc) to Denese Henson, denese.y.henson.civ@army.mil at no cost to or obligation to the Government no later than Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT (Fort Belvoir local time).

In response to this source sought, please provide:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, UEI number, CAGE code, and the corresponding NAICS code and company size standard.

2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not.  Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. Please note that FAR 52.219-14 Class Deviation 2021-O0008, Revision 1 may apply if set-aside for small business. https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000277-23-DPC.pdf

3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (including size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 

4. Information to help determine if the requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, the basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.

5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.

6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition.  Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil or (520)-944-7373 if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition.  Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the notice.  Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.

7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications to acquiring the identified items/services.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

No phone calls will be accepted.