Dress Suits

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Department of Homeland Security/United States Secret Service for procurement planning purposes to determine market capabilities for tailored dress suits. It is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes, nor does it commit the government to any future award. The government will not reimburse costs associated with responses.

• The contemplated effort involves a firm-fixed-price blanket purchase agreement with a 5-year ordering period.

• NAICS Code: 315250 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors).

• Responses must demonstrate recent and relevant experience in tailored suiting and meet the criteria in the attached Statement of Requirements (Section 2.0).

• If referencing specific contracts, include contract numbers, points of contact, and verifying references for private vendor work.

• Teaming or subcontracting arrangements must also identify specific contract numbers.

• Submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding three (3) pages, using 12-point Times New Roman font.

• The statement should demonstrate understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience related to the Draft Statement of Requirement (Attachment #1).

• Identify challenges and risks associated with the Summary Scope of Work and proposed mitigation strategies.

• Small businesses may include large business partners in teaming arrangements, clearly defining roles and adhering to the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

• Required submission details include: Organization Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, Small Business Standing, Small Business Type (if applicable), Primary POC contact information, capability description, history of similar requirements, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for cost per suit (two suits per student, 24 students per class, estimated 7 classes in FY26 and 9 in FY27), and compliance with the Kissell Amendment.

• Capability statements should ideally be nonproprietary but will accept company-sensitive data with appropriate markings.

• Responses must be submitted electronically via email no later than 4 PM ET on February 18, 2026.

• Accepted file formats: MS Word/Excel compatible or Adobe Acrobat PDF.

• Contract Specialist: Casey Cauffman, Casey.Cauffman-Davis@usss.dhs.gov

• Contracting Officer: Ryan Julias, Ryan.Julias@usss.dhs.gov

Statement of Requirements (SOW)

To procure uniform and tailored navy blue dress suits for the United States Secret Service, Office of the Director, specifically for the James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC) Protective Detail Team (PDT).

• Quantity: Two (2) custom-tailored suits per student.

• Style: Two-piece, double-vented suits with flat-front trousers. Jackets to include name embroidery on the inside.

• Material: Durable, wrinkle-resistant fabric suitable for year-round wear (wool blend/polyester blend).

• Color: Navy Blue.

• Quality: Free from defects, with reinforced stitching and seams.

• Fit: Contractor must provide alteration services as needed.

• Exchanges: Offerors shall cover paid shipping for exchanges due to defects.

• Warranty: Minimum one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

• Manufacturing: Suits must be entirely manufactured in the United States of America and textiles must be Kissell Amendment Compliant.

• Contract Type: FFP (Firm-Fixed-Price) blanket purchase agreement.

• CLINs: Includes Salient Characteristics, Measurements, Weights, Colors, and Materials. Quantity for CLIN 0001 is 24 (details TBD).

• Total Contract Value: TBD.

• Delivery Time: Within 30 days of order placement.

• Place of Delivery: James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC), 9200 Powder Mill Road, Laurel, MD 20708.

• Logistics: Contractor is responsible for all deliveries, including off-loading and on-loading, and must coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Office Point of Contact (POC) prior to delivery.

• USSS Points of Contact: To be provided at the time of award.