# SAM #W91SMC-27-S-0001

Illinois Army National Guard clothing issue and military uniform alteration requirements

**Buyer:** USAR IL ARNG USPFO
**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** W91SMC-27-S-0001
**NAICS:** 811490

The Illinois Army National Guard is assessing uniform supply and tailoring needs for eligible enlisted M-Day Soldiers, alongside vendor capabilities for alterations.
- **Government buyer:** Department of the Army, Army National Guard — Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG), supported by the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) for Illinois.
- **OEMs:** No manufacturers or OEMs are named in the provided materials.
- **Named vendors and organizations:** Industries for the Blind/Central Clothing Distribution Facility (IOB/CCDF) is identified for clothing distribution. Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is referenced as the benchmark for maximum alteration rates.
- **Clothing and equipment:** The guidance specifies maximum fiscal-year issue quantities per eligible enlisted M-Day Soldier for OCP/IHWCU uniforms, AGSU service uniforms, APFU fitness clothing, field items, and insignia. Detailed items and quantities are listed below; no manufacturer part numbers are provided.
- **Alteration services:** Requested work includes AGSU coat, trouser, slack, skirt, and Heritage Tan 521 shirt alterations; insignia and accoutrement attachment or removal; and OCP/IHWCU trouser shortening only. The guidance also describes authorized AGSU alterations for eligible initial issue, promotions, lateral conversions, fair-wear-and-tear exchanges, and certified medical weight variance.
- **Notable requirements:** Alterations must comply with AR 670-1 and AR 700-84, and Government-funded alteration charges may not exceed applicable AAFES rates. Capability information sought includes mobile fitting at readiness centers or service through a regional tailoring facility. No service quantities are stated.

### Description

<div>
  <p><strong>SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Military Uniform Alterations and Tailoring Services</strong></p>

  <p><strong>1. General Information</strong></p>
  <ul>
    <li><strong>Document Type:</strong> Sources Sought Notice</li>
    <li><strong>Funding / Requesting Agency:</strong> United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) for Illinois / Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG)</li>
    <li><strong>NAICS Code:</strong> 451130 – Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores (Tailoring / Alterations)</li>
    <li><strong>Product Service Code (PSC):</strong> S216 – Housekeeping- Facilities Operations Support: Clothing Maintenance and Repair</li>
    <li><strong>Procurement Strategy:</strong> Market Research / Capabilities Assessment. This notice is issued to determine interest, capability, and the availability of qualified commercial vendors (specifically small businesses) to support regional military tailoring requirements.</li>
  </ul>

  <p><strong>2. Purpose and Objective</strong></p>
  <p>The USPFO for Illinois is conducting market research to identify qualified commercial vendors capable of performing high-quality <strong>military uniform alterations and insignia attachment services</strong>. Services will support Traditional Drilling (M-Day) enlisted Soldiers and authorized Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel across various state readiness centers/armories.</p>
  <p>The Government intends to analyze responses to determine whether to establish a <strong>Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)</strong> for continuous regional needs, a firm-fixed-price <strong>Commercial Service Contract</strong> for large-scale unit events, or handle low-volume requests via <strong>Government Purchase Card (GPC)</strong> micro-purchases.</p>

  <p><strong>3. Scope of Work (SOW)</strong></p>
  <p>Contractors will be required to provide precise custom tailoring, fitting, and sewing modifications. All work must strictly comply with <strong>Army Regulation (AR) 670-1</strong> (Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms) and <strong>AR 700-84</strong> (Tables 13-1 and 13-2).</p>
  <p>Authorized services span across the following uniform items:</p>
  <ul>
    <li><strong>Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) Coats:</strong> Shortening/lengthening sleeves, adjusting hemlines, taking in/letting out shoulders, collars, back waist lengths, side/back seams, front button realignment, female bust alterations, and sewing sleeve ornamental/soutache braids.</li>
    <li><strong>AGSU Trousers, Slacks, &amp; Skirts:</strong> Adjusting waists, seats, and crotches; adding fabric or completing bottom hemming; attaching leg braids or blood stripes.</li>
    <li><strong>Service Shirts (Heritage Tan 521):</strong> Altering side/back seams; shortening sleeves (if excess exceeds 1 inch) and resetting cuff buttons.</li>
    <li><strong>Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP / IHWCU) Uniforms:</strong> Tailoring is strictly limited to shortening trouser lengths. No other modifications are authorized.</li>
    <li><strong>Accoutrements &amp; Insignia Placement:</strong> Direct sew-on attachment of enlisted sleeve rank chevrons, shoulder sleeve unit patches, branch tapes, name tapes, combat badges, service stripes, and overseas bars; safe removal of old patches.</li>
  </ul>

  <p><strong>4. Special Contractual Limitations &amp; Pricing Cap</strong></p>
  <p>In strict accordance with AR 700-84, paragraph 14-19d, the unit pricing for local alterations made at Government expense <strong>cannot exceed the standard Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) alteration rates</strong>. Vendors must be capable of fulfilling requirements at or below the following maximum mandated pricing schedule:</p>
  <table>
    <thead>
      <tr>
        <th>Uniform Component</th>
        <th>Specific Tailoring Action Required</th>
        <th>Maximum Allowable Rate</th>
      </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
      <tr><td rowspan="8"><strong>AGSU Belted Coat</strong></td><td>Sew-on Badge / Overseas Bar / Service Stripe</td><td>$16.25 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Sew-on Rank Insignia</td><td>$17.85 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Patch Removal</td><td>$1.80 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Shorten Coat Length</td><td>$65.00</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Shorten Sleeves</td><td>$51.60</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Sew-on Soutache Braid</td><td>$20.00</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Take In / Out Sides and Back</td><td>$68.00</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Move Buttons on Front</td><td>$25.00</td></tr>
      <tr><td rowspan="5"><strong>AGSU Trousers / Slacks</strong></td><td>Sew-on Braid or Blood Stripe</td><td>$30.00</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Replace / Move Button</td><td>$5.00 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Standard Hem</td><td>$16.75</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Hem (Requires Adding Fabric)</td><td>$26.75</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Waist, Seat, and Crotch Adjustments</td><td>$25.25</td></tr>
      <tr><td rowspan="6"><strong>Heritage Tan 521 Shirt</strong></td><td>Replace / Move Button</td><td>$5.00 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Patch Removal</td><td>$1.80 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Sew-on Rank Insignia</td><td>$7.85 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Sew-on Patch</td><td>$6.25 each</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Adjust Sleeve Length (Long Sleeve)</td><td>$35.00</td></tr>
      <tr><td>Adjust Sleeve Length (Short Sleeve)</td><td>$24.65</td></tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>

  <p><strong>5. Execution Capability Requirements</strong></p>
  <p><em>Vendors responding to this notice must demonstrate the capacity to operate under one or more of the following fulfillment models:</em></p>
  <ol>
    <li><em><strong>On-Site Mobile Fitting/Tailoring:</strong> Capable of deploying professional tailors to designated Illinois Army National Guard Readiness Centers/Armories during Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs / Drill Weekends) for large-scale, mass fitting events.</em></li>
    <li><em><strong>Brick-and-Mortar Regional Support:</strong> Operating a physical commercial tailoring facility within reasonable geographic proximity to Illinois National Guard hub locations to accept individual authorized Soldiers carrying official work orders (such as DA Form 3078).</em></li>
  </ol>

  <p><strong>6. Submission Instructions &amp; Capability Statement Requirements</strong></p>
  <p><em>Interested vendors who meet the requirements are requested to submit a concise Capability Statement (not exceeding 5 pages) detailing the following:</em></p>
  <ul>
    <li><em><strong>Company Profile:</strong> Business Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Email, UEI Number, and CAGE Code.</em></li>
    <li><em><strong>Socioeconomic Status:</strong> Specify if your firm is a Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB under NAICS 451130.</em></li>
    <li><em><strong>Technical Capacity:</strong> Describe your firm’s commercial tailoring experience, machinery setup, and capability to accurately execute professional military uniform modifications according to military dress codes (AR 670-1).</em></li>
    <li><em><strong>Pricing Alignment:</strong> Explicit confirmation that your business can operate under the maximum capped AAFES rate limitations outlined in Section 4.</em></li>
    <li><em><strong>Geographic Reach:</strong> Indicate your primary operating locations within Illinois and whether you can provide mobile on-site fitting teams during National Guard drill weekends.</em></li>
  </ul>

  <p><strong>7. Points of Contact for Questions</strong></p>
  <p>Inquiries or clarifications regarding this market research notice can be directed to the USPFO Purchasing &amp; Contracting Division.</p>
  <ul>
    <li><strong>Primary P&amp;C Representative:</strong> Mr. Keller, USPFO P&amp;C, Phone: (217) 761-3553, brent.d.keller.civ@army.mil</li>
    <li><strong>Technical Oversight Support:</strong> USPFO Material Management Branch (MMB): john.p.tracy34.mil@army.mil</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Please respond to Mr. Keller, USPFO P&amp;C, Phone: (217) 761-3553, brent.d.keller.civ@army.mil if your firm is interested.</p>
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