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Uniform Sample & Swatch Production

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State & Local

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

Contract Overview

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This subcontract for Uniform Sample and Swatch Production, issued by Metra in Illinois, focuses on the creation and delivery of physical samples for evaluation. The scope of work includes the production of collar prototypes, fabric swatches, and examples of durable features to ensure quality and design standards are met. The opportunity was posted on August 12, 2026, with a response deadline of October 16, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 315299, the contract requires the submission of tangible materials to facilitate the assessment of uniform components before final production.

General Info

Metra subcontract for uniform sample and swatch production with deadline October 16, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

315299 - All Other Cut and Sew 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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Response Deadline

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

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Illinois → Metra

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Full Description

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Creation and delivery of physical samples including collar prototypes, fabric swatches, and durable feature examples for evaluation.

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