Cadet Grey Blanket West Point
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Army, MICC-West Point, is conducting a Sources Sought for Grey Wool Blankets for Cadet Uniforms at West Point Military Academy, NY. This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of supplying 1,350 blankets annually for a potential base plus four option years contract. A Total Small Business Set-Aside is anticipated if at least two qualified small businesses respond. Responses are due by February 9, 2026.
Purpose
This notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes to determine the availability of small businesses to meet the requirement. It is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply. The information gathered will help determine if a small business set-aside is feasible for a future solicitation.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Grey Wool Blankets for West Point Military Academy, with an anticipated quantity of 1,350 blankets per year. The potential contract structure is a base year plus four option years, with a possible delivery date of August 8, 2026. The blankets must adhere to detailed specifications, including a material composition of 95% wool, specific dimensions, weight, breaking strength, weave, finish, and color (Cadet Gray with Gold and Black stripes). They must also include "U.S.M.A." marking and comply with quality assurance, labeling, and packaging requirements as outlined in the "WOOLEN BLANKET SPECIFICATION" (dated January 21, 1998). The associated NAICS code is 313210 with a 1000-employee size standard.
Information Requested
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm details: Name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications, and NAICS code.
- Interest in competing as a prime contractor, and any subcontracting, joint venture, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial).
- Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties for the blankets.
- Recommendations on structuring contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach or specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (conditional)
- NAICS: 313210 (Household Furnishings)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
Submission Instructions
Responses must be sent to Sonya D. Van Valkenburg at Sonya.D.Vanvalkenburg.civ@army.mil. The email subject line must include "Sources Sought Notice W911SD25QA027" to prevent it from being deleted as spam.