U.S. Navy Service Dress Blue Women's Coat Key Style Pattern Development
Overview
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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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Mechanicsburg Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price contract to H.C. Contracting, Inc. (Ferrara Manufacturing) for the development of U.S. Navy Service Dress Blue Women's Coat Key Style Patterns. This is a special notice, not a request for proposals, but challenges to the sole source intent will be considered if submitted in writing by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the development of "key styles" patterns for the Navy Service Dress Blue (SDB) Women's Coat. This includes developing, testing, and validating a new process for creating these patterns, utilizing government-owned "block" patterns. Key deliverables include:
- Development of a process to create "key styles" patterns.
- Maintenance of the integrity of NCTRF's provided "block patterns."
- Provision of development samples and technical data.
- Industry best practice process mapping.
- Hybrid digital and physical development process.
- Structured sample validation process (prototype and confirmation samples).
- Development of graded pattern sets across all required sizes and statures.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: H.C. Contracting, Inc. (Ferrara Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Delivery Phases: Phase I by Aug 2026, Phase II by Sep 2026, Phase III by Nov 2026, Phase IV by Jan 2027, Phase V by Mar 2027.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Sole Source procurement, restricted to H.C. Contracting, Inc. (Ferrara Manufacturing). The justification cites FAR 6.103-1 and FAR 12.102(a), noting Ferrara Manufacturing's unique expertise in women's coat manufacturing, proven experience with military specifications, custom PLM software, made-to-measure (MTM) expertise, necessary inventory of US Navy approved materials, and established relationships with fit models.
Submission & Action
This is not a request for quotes or proposals. Any challenges to this sole source intent must be received in writing by June 19, 2026, at 21:00 ET. Challenges must include sufficient information to demonstrate an equivalent service exists that meets the Government's needs. Submissions should be sent to Kaitlin O'Brien at kaitlin.n.obrien.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
The uniform items produced under this contract are for technical evaluation and not for issuance to USN personnel.