| Location: | District of Columbia |
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| Posted: | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Agency: | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 70B01C26R00000004 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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This RFP, 70B01C26R00000004 (Amendment 0006), is issued for the DHS-wide Uniforms III contract.
Amendment 0006 is issued to achieve the following:
1. Provide the remaining government responses to questions from offerors related to Phase 2. See Attachment named RFP Phase 2 Q&A – R1.
2. Provide a new deadline for receipt of further questions related to Phase 2. Questions shall be received by the government no later than 1:00 PM EST, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to allow time for the government to adequately address the questions.
3. Provide a Conformed Solicitation to capture changes noted in earlier questions and government responses.
4. Provide Updated Specifications for some components. The following specifications are updated and replace the prior versions in entirety:
- Attachment B1 - CBP Specs V3
- Attachment B8 - FPS Specs V2
- Attachment A - CLIN PRICING LIST - ALL DHS UNIFORMS III v3
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to establish a Department-Wide Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle with the ability to issue fixed-price delivery orders for the purchase of uniforms inclusive of quartermaster services. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been designated as the Executive Agent on behalf of DHS and all its component agencies for this acquisition. Approximately 135,000 employees are authorized to participate in the DHS National Uniform Program under this acquisition. Uniformed employees are located throughout the United States and foreign locations. DHS components will use the proposed contract for their uniform needs.
This acquisition will be made under the strictures of 6 U.S.C. § 453b, the “Kissell Amendment,” and HSAR 3052.225-70, Requirement for Use of Certain Domestic Commodities (DEVIATION 13-01). Pursuant to the Kissell Amendment and subject to only very limited exceptions, DHS may only purchase covered textile items that are sourced domestically or consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.
The period of performance for the proposed contract will be a base period of three (3) years and will include an option period of two (2) years, as well as three option periods of one (1) year each:
Base Duration: 3 Years
Option 1 Duration: 2 Years
Option 2 Duration: 1 Year
Option 3 Duration: 1 Year
Option 4 Duration: 1 Year
The applicable NAICS code is 315210.
Offerors shall review all attachments to SAM Contract Opportunities and shall submit their proposal response in compliance with the instructions contained therein, in order for proposals to be considered responsive.
Attachments:
RFP 70B01C26R00000004 - Conformed
RFP 70B01C26R00000004 Uniforms III
RFP 70B01C26R00000004 Uniforms III AMENDMENT 0002
RFP 70B01C26R00000004 Uniforms III AMENDMENT 0004
RFP 70B01C26R00000004 Uniforms III AMENDMENT 0005
RFP 70B01C26R00000004 Uniforms III AMENDMENT 0006
RFP Phase 1 Questions and Government Responses
RFP Phase 2 Q&A – R1
A) CLIN PRICING LIST - ALL DHS UNIFORMS III v3
B) COMPONENTS’ SPECIFICATIONS:
B1) CBP SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST V3
B2) ICE ERO SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST V2
B3) ICE HSI SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST V2
B4) CISA SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST
B5) FEMA SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST
B6) FLETC SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST
B7) USCG SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST V2
B8) FPS SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST V2
B9) FDA SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST
B10) USSS SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST
B11) TSA SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST V2
B12) TSA FAMS SPECIFICATIONS CLIN LIST
C) PWS UMC R2 (Performance Work Statement– Department of Homeland Security Uniforms – Department Wide Contract), Revision 2, Dated December 19, 2025
D) KISSELL AMENDMENT TUTORIAL
G) SUBCONTRACTING PLAN OUTLINE
Other Attachments for Reference Purposes (provided in response to questions received):
- CBP Directive HB1400-05D ISSP Handbook v.8
- CBP Seals Signatures Directory - OLD AND NEW – FINAL
- Example of S2V Data
- Full DHS branding guide
- OFO Academy
- USBP Academy
- AMO Academy
- Seal Lockup Full color VERT WHT Txt
Further Questions and Proposal Submissions for Phase 2 shall be submitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Camilla J. Schmidt at camilla.j.schmidt@cbp.dhs.gov. so that proposals will be received no later than the date and time specified within the RFP.
The subject line of the e-mail for further Question submissions related to Phase 2 should be, RFP 70B01C26R00000004 Uniforms III Question Submission, [insert your company name] so that no questions are inadvertently overlooked. Any further questions related to Phase 2, shall be received by the government no later than 1:00 PM EST, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to allow time for the government to adequately address the questions.
The subject line of the e-mail for Proposal submissions for Phase 2 should be, RFP 70B01C26R00000004 Uniforms III Phase 2 Proposal Submission, [insert your company name] to call attention to proposal submission.
Due Date: Written Proposals (including Fabric Samples) shall be received by the government no later than Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Time Due: 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
| Nov 10, 2025 | [Solicitation (Original)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |
| Nov 13, 2025 | [Solicitation (Updated)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |
| Nov 18, 2025 | [Solicitation (Updated)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |
| Dec 1, 2025 | [Solicitation (Updated)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |
| Dec 3, 2025 | [Solicitation (Updated)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |
| Dec 19, 2025 | [Solicitation (Updated)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |
| Mar 11, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |
| May 23, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] DHS-wide Uniforms III Contract |

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