Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
W912BU26QA035 - Responder Uniform 5 year IDC 2026-2031
Department of Defense · Department of the Army
AI summaryThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District is buying custom-branded red safety uniforms and apparel (12 items, from hats and jackets to polo shirts and a high-visibility vest) for its emergency management first responders, under a five-year indefinite-delivery contract (IDC: a contract where the Government orders items as needed) for 2026-2031. It is set aside 100% for small businesses. Quotes and samples are due November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern, and this version extends the closing date. More in the summary
A newer version of this notice was posted Oct 27, 2026. See the latest version.
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Summary of the version posted Oct 13, 2026. The notice was amended Oct 27, 2026. Check what else changed on SAM.gov. Some details are in the notice's attachments, which this summary didn't read. Check the attachments on SAM.gov.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District is buying custom-branded red safety uniforms and apparel (12 items, from hats and jackets to polo shirts and a high-visibility vest) for its emergency management first responders, under a five-year indefinite-delivery contract (IDC: a contract where the Government orders items as needed) for 2026-2031. It is set aside 100% for small businesses. Quotes and samples are due November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern, and this version extends the closing date.
Who can bid
- Small business (this combined synopsis/solicitation is a total small business set-aside)
Things to watch
- Worth checking: Samples are expected with quotes. You must produce and send samples of customized, branded items along with your quote, which takes time and money before any award.
- Minor: Custom branding and safety markings. Twelve items need exact colors, embroidery or iridescent print placements and a high-visibility vest to a named standard (ANSI 107-2010), so a printer or embroiderer is needed.
- Minor: Closing date extended by amendment. The amendment extends the closing date so all questions can be reviewed; answers to questions are to be republished on the notice, so check for them.
Read from the notice text only.
Full summary
What they want
- Emergency Response Hat (field hat) and Emergency Response Knit Hat, embroidered with USACE Emergency Operations and Building Strong text and logo
- Rain Jacket and Rain Pant in durable water-repellent nylon
- Brisk Insulated Jacket and Techno Lite Three-Layer Knit Jacket
- QA T-Shirt, plus men's and women's short-sleeve and long-sleeve performance polo shirts
- Class 3 Safety Vest (high-visibility, ANSI 107-2010 mesh, 2-inch silver reflective tape)
- Print or embroider USACE Building Strong logo and Emergency Operations text on each item in the colors and placements listed (iridescent white print on most; Old Glory Red fabric)
- Contract type
- Indefinite-delivery contract (IDC), five years (from the title)
- Period of performance
- Five years, 2026-2031 (from the title)
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, PA (SAM.gov)
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- Offers due
- November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern (from the version posted Oct 13, 2026; amended since)
What to include when you submit
- Send in your quote and samples; the notice says vendors need time to send in both
Not in the notice text
- The text gives the item specifications only. Quantities, sizes, pricing format (price per item), how orders will be placed and the evaluation method are not in the text and may be in attachments.
- How and where to submit quotes and samples, and what the samples must show, is not stated in the text.
- Delivery terms and the contract's ordering minimum and maximum are not stated.
Eligibility and how to respond
- Set aside for small businesses: only a business that counts as small under this notice's NAICS code can bid as the prime contractor. More open small business set-asides under NAICS 323113
- How and where to submit is in the notice text and its attachments on SAM.gov.
Notice details
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Office
- W2SD ENDIST Philadelphia, PA
- Product/service code
- 8415 · Clothing, Special Purpose
- Business type
- Printing & publishing (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 323113)
- Versions
10 versions have been posted, newest first.
- Oct 27, 2026 · AmendmentDue Nov 9, 2026
- Oct 21, 2026 · AmendmentDue Nov 9, 2026
- Oct 16, 2026 · AmendmentDue Nov 9, 2026
- Oct 15, 2026 · AmendmentDue Nov 9, 2026
- Oct 15, 2026 · AmendmentDue Nov 9, 2026
- Oct 13, 2026 · Amendment 0003 (this version)Due Nov 9, 2026 (changed)
- Oct 6, 2026 · AmendmentDue Oct 21, 2026
- Oct 5, 2026 · AmendmentDue Oct 21, 2026
- Sep 23, 2026 · AmendmentDue Oct 21, 2026
- Sep 21, 2026 · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationDue Oct 21, 2026
- Attachments
Past awards and competition
Who has won work like this before, the likely incumbent, and what similar contracts paid, from USAspending.gov.
Before you respond
- How to respond to a solicitation (8 steps)
- How to read a government solicitation
- How to price a government contract
- Set-aside contracts explained
Terms on this notice: Solicitation, Set-aside
Full notice text from SAM.gov
The purpose of amendment 0003 is to correct the closing time zone from 05:00 PM 11/09/2026 EDT to 05:00 PM EST 11/09/2026 and to add the Berry amendment DFARS 252.225-7012. The purpose of this(amendment-1) extension to close 11/09/2026 to be able to review all RFI requestions and to give potential vendors adequate time to send in thier quotes and samples. The Submission for RFI questions is officially closed on 10/07/2026 at 12:00 EDT. All quesstions received will be answered and publish here. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT, SERVICE, OR ITEM PROPOSED Description of the acquisition: Not limited to, but shall include: Procurement of high-quality safety uniforms and apparel for first responders (Emergency Management Association - EMA) within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District. The contract will provide twelve (12) distinct clothing items customized with USACE agency branding, text, and specific safety markings to support first responder visibility and identification: Emergency Response Hat (Field Hat): Old Glory Red, 6-panel cotton chino blend twill cap, structured mid-profile pro crown, curved visor, pro-stitched finish, self-material velcro back closure, 6 finished reinforced eyelets. Embroidered in white polyester thread on front: OPERATIONS EMERGENCY; back: LOGO STRONG BUILDING USACE. Emergency Response Knit Hat: 100% acrylic pro rib knit cap with cuff (Length 9.00", Width 7.75", Cuff Length 3.00"). Embroidered in white polyester thread on front: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO. Durable Water-Repellent Jacket (Rain Jacket): Old Glory Red, 4 oz. 100% nylon DWR micro porous plain weave waterproof breathable fabric. Single-ply hood with drawstring, red #5 coil full zipper front flap closure, drawcord waist, no pockets, 2 eyelets underarm vents, 5-needle safety stitch, reinforced zipper seams. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered); Back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO. Durable Water-Repellent Pant (Rain Pant): Old Glory Red, 4 oz. 100% nylon DWR micro porous plain weave waterproof breathable fabric. Elastic bottom, 1.5” waistband with self-drawcord, back patch pocket with velcro on right side, 5-needle safety stitch. Brisk Insulated Jacket: Old Glory Red, 3.4 oz./yd² (115 gsm) polyester microfiber twill. 2.95 oz. insulation in body, 1.7 oz. in sleeves, polyester brushed tricot lining in body, roll-away hood, thermal retention shockcord, storm flap with snap closure. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered); Back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO. Techno Lite Three-Layer Knit Jacket: Old Glory Red, 8 oz./yd² (200 gsm) 3-layer 100% polyester interlock bonded to polyester birds eye. 8,000 mm waterproof rating, 1,000 g breathability rating, matching chin guard, center front reverse coil zipper, lower zippered pockets. Imprinting: Same as Rain Jacket. QA T-Shirt: Old Glory Red, preshrunk 100% cotton jersey. Seamless double-needle collar, taped neck and shoulders, double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered). Woman’s Red Performance Polo (Ladies Red Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 4 color matching buttons (distinguishing feature), open hemmed sleeves, side vents, UPF 15-30, ladies sizing. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered, placed slightly higher than the men's version). Men’s Red Performance Polo: Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons (distinguishing feature), open hemmed sleeves, side vents, UPF 15-30. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered). Woman’s Red Long Sleeve Performance Polo Shirt (Ladies Red LS Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons, side vents, spandex cuffs. Imprinting: Same as short sleeve. Men’s Red Long Sleeve Performance Polo Shirt (Men’s Red LS Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons, side vents, spandex cuffs. Imprinting: Same as short sleeve. Class 3 Safety Vest: Pantone 387 color, 3.4 oz. durable, extra breathable high visibility ANSI 107-2010 mesh fabric. Zipper front closure, large outside pocket, 1 inside pocket, 2” silver reflective tape on front and back. Red PMS 193 print on back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO.
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