The Department of Defense is seeking uniform alteration services under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, suitable for small businesses in the tailoring industry (NAICS 811490). The contract involves tasks such as hemming pants and skirts, sewing stripes, and attaching name tags and patches, with a requirement for completion within one week of garment drop-off. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating a need to prepare for bidding rather than simply tracking the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Uniform Alteration Services
STATEMENT OF WORK
June 2026
1. DECRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: The following services will be
provided in accordance with the specifications and guidelines outlined in Air Force
Instruction 36-2903 (a copy will be provided to contractor):
a. Hemming of uniform pants/slacks
b. Hemming of uniform skirts w/lining
c. Hemming of jacket sleeves – uniforms with lining (service dress uniform)
d. Sewing of stripes – uniforms with lining (service dress uniform/lightweight blue
jacket)
e. Sewing of stripes – uniforms without lining
f. Sewing of name tags, badges, patches – not on pockets
g. Sewing of name tags, badges, and patches – on pockets (pockets cannot be sewn
shut)
h. Flight Suit Velcro
i. Flight Suit Rank
j. Hat- rank
k. Flight Jacket Rank
l. Velcro, flight jacket
2. HOURS AND DAYS OF PERFORMANCE:
a. Service members will drop off garments to the tailor during the tailor’s regular
business hours. Tailor will measure for proper pant lengths, skirts lengths, and sleeve
lengths for the blue and service dress uniforms in preparation for hemming and
performance of the above listed services.
b. The alterations will be completed and ready for pickup by service members within one
(1) week of the garment drop-off date.
3. SCOPE OF WORK: The vendor will be required to furnish all labor, supplies such as
thread and equipment such as a sewing machine to provide tailoring services listed above.
4. PAYMENT: The contractor will provide a monthly bill, and payment will be made using
the Government Purchase Card (VISA). Payment will not be provided by any other
means.
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5. SERVICE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THIS CONTRACT: The vendor may perform
only services covered in this contract. Any requests for services outside of the terms and
conditions of this contract are not authorized for payment by the government.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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