Cadet Swim Trunks - Logistics Readiness Center - United States Military Academy
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 Department of the Army, MICC-West Point, is soliciting proposals for Cadet Swim Trunks for the Logistics Readiness Center at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. This requirement is for 1000 various sized swim trunks annually, serving as a uniform for incoming plebe classes. This is an UNRESTRICTED solicitation. Proposals and samples are due by February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work & Requirements
This procurement is for Men's Swim Trunks designed for strenuous long-term training. Key specifications include:
- Material: Shell: 100% nylon supplex; Liner: 100% polyester or nylon mesh.
- Color: All black shell, all white liner.
- Design: Boxer style with liner, covered elastic waistband, one-piece inside drawstring, cut side pockets, 5-inch inseam. No manufacturer logos.
- Construction: Clean finish seams, tacked stress points, turned and topstitched bottom hem.
- Performance: Must be colorfast, have shrinkage not exceeding 5%, and be durable for daily wear and commercial laundering.
- Labeling: Permanent cloth label with size, fabric content, and care instructions. Bar code labels ("3 of 9" format) required on each package, including BARCODE, STOCK NUMBER, DESCRIPTION, and SIZE.
- Manufacturing: ALL PRODUCTS SHALL BE MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- Period of Performance: A base year (January 26, 2026 - January 25, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending through January 25, 2031.
- Quantities: 1000 units per option period, with specific size breakdowns (Small: 250, Medium: 400, Large: 200, X-Large: 100, XX-Large: 50).
- NAICS Code: 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Sample Submission: One (1) Men's Swim Trunks sample is mandatory and must be received by the due date at no expense to the Government. Samples should be mailed to Dennis Cook and Leslie Duron at MICC - West Point, Bldg. 681 Rogers Place, RM-100, West Point, NY 10996. The sample must be labeled with company information.
- Submission Method: Email the RFQ# W911SD26QA020 with pricing, and email the tracking number of the mailed sample and quotation to dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil and leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil.
- Evaluation: Best value source selection based on Technical Acceptability (Sample) and Price. Samples will be evaluated for defects; one major or two minor defects will result in failure. Price will be assessed for reasonableness.
Key Contacts
- Primary: Dennis Cook (dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary: Leslie Duron (leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil)
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including requirements for Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003) and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment. The Buy American Statute applies, and offerors must comply with telecommunications and supply chain security instructions.