JBLE Honor Guard alteration and dry-cleaning services
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought (RFI) to identify qualified Total Small Businesses capable of providing professional alteration and dry-cleaning services for the Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) Honor Guard ceremonial uniforms. This market research aims to ensure a precise, professional appearance for uniforms. Responses are due March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves commercial alteration and modification services for approximately 48 US Air Force dress blue uniforms annually. Specific services include:
- Tailoring for proper fit.
- Adding/removing vents.
- Sewing braid on sleeves and trousers.
- Hemming trousers and securing pocket flaps.
- Modifications for blouses, trousers, ceremonial blues lightweight jackets, and ceremonial overcoats, including embroidery and button placement.
- Uniforms must be presented in a clean, serviceable, wrinkle/string-free, and tailored condition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE), Virginia, during normal working hours (0800-1700 EST, Mon-Fri, excluding federal holidays).
Key Information Requested
Interested small businesses are requested to complete and submit:
- A rate sheet (pricing template) for various garment items and tailoring options, including "BLUES SHIRT," "BLUES TROUSERS," "CEREMONIAL BLUES LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET," "CEREMONIAL OVERCOAT," and "CEREMONIAL ALL WEATHER COAT," with pricing for a base year and four option years.
- An RFI information sheet detailing:
- Business Name, Point of Contact, Phone, Email.
- NAICS Code and Product Service Code (K084).
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- GSA Contract status (if applicable).
- Registration status in SAM.gov or DSBS.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for information gathering only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ). The government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or pay for information submitted. Responses will be used to identify capable small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns, in accordance with FAR Part 19 overhaul. Contractors must be familiar with OPSEC and safety regulations, and personnel will require a valid installation access pass for DoD installations.