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, through the Army's Engineering District office in Philadelphia, wants a five-year indefinite delivery contract (IDC: a contract where orders are placed as needed) for twelve custom-branded red safety uniform items for its first responders. Amendment 1 extended the close to November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern, so vendors could send quotes and samples. 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A newer version of this notice was posted Oct 27, 2026.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 15, 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, through the Army's Engineering District office in Philadelphia, wants a five-year indefinite delivery contract (IDC: a contract where orders are placed as needed) for twelve custom-branded red safety uniform items for its first responders. Amendment 1 extended the close to November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern, so vendors could send quotes and samples.
Who can bid
- Small business. This is a total small business set-aside, so only small businesses can win the award.
Things to watch (4)
- Serious: Small business set-aside. SAM.gov lists this as a total small business set-aside, so only small businesses should send quotes.
- Worth checking: Samples are mentioned with quotes. The amendment says vendors need time to send in quotes and samples, so you may need to produce branded sample items before the close date; the notice text does not say which items or how many.
- Minor: Close date extended. Amendment 1 extended the close to November 9, 2026; the notice text does not give the earlier date.
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- Minor: Custom branded and marked items. All twelve items need agency-specific embroidery or printing and safety markings, so a vendor needs decorating capability or a partner who has it.
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Full summary
What they want
- Emergency Response Hat (field hat) and Emergency Response Knit Hat, in Old Glory Red, embroidered with USACE branding
- Durable water-repellent rain jacket and rain pant in Old Glory Red, with iridescent white USACE print
- Brisk Insulated Jacket and Techno Lite Three-Layer Knit Jacket in Old Glory Red
- QA T-shirt in Old Glory Red
- Performance polos in Old Glory Red: women's and men's, short sleeve and long sleeve
- Class 3 high-visibility safety vest (ANSI 107-2010 mesh fabric, Pantone 387) with red print on the back
- Contract type
- Indefinite delivery contract (IDC), five years, under a combined synopsis/solicitation (one notice that announces the buy and asks for quotes)
- Period of performance
- Five years, 2026-2031 (from the solicitation title)
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- Offers due
- November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern (from the version posted Oct 15, 2026; amended since)
What to include when you submit
- Send quotes and samples, as the amendment says vendors need time to do both (how and where to send them is not in the notice text)
Not in the notice text
- The notice text stops after the item descriptions: quantities, sizes, delivery terms, pricing format, how to submit and how the award is decided are not stated
- How many samples are required, which items, and where to send them
- Answers to the vendors' questions (RFIs) are said to be published with the notice but are not in the text
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 15, 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 · Amendment 0003 (this version)Due Nov 9, 2026
- Oct 15, 2026 · AmendmentDue Nov 9, 2026
- Oct 13, 2026 · AmendmentDue 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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