Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform) with OCP Pattern (IHWCUs)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) is soliciting proposals for Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniforms (IHWCUs) with OCP pattern. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 315990). Offers are due by February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.
Purpose
This combined synopsis/solicitation aims to procure specific quantities and sizes of Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniforms (IHWCUs) with an Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) for the US Coast Guard.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide IHWCUs with OCP pattern uniforms, including:
- Blouses: Male (51 units) and Female Fit (6 units) across various sizes.
- Combat Tops: Male (49 units) and Female Fit (5 units) across various sizes.
- Field Pants: Male (51 units) and Female Fit (3 units) across various sizes. All uniform items must be in the OCP pattern. Detailed quantities and sizes are specified in the "Uniform Sizes and Quantities.docx" attachment.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation).
- Solicitation Number: 70Z08426Q34262PR260000008.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 315990, with a 600-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code: 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose).
- Place of Performance/Delivery: USCG MSST LALB, 1001 S. Seaside Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731.
- Applicable Clauses: Incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and other FAR/HSAR clauses by reference, as detailed in "Commercial Products and Services Clauses 2026 2.pdf."
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission: Offers must include the solicitation number, specifications of items offered, Point of Contact (name, telephone number, and address), and Company UEI Number. Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF1449 form. All required documentation must be submitted via email.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest price for an item that meets or exceeds specifications.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026, 8:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Offers Due: February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published Date: February 9, 2026.
Contact
All questions and offers must be submitted to Contracting Officer Terry E. Craft at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil.