Full Dress Hat and Cress Cap Insignia West Point FY26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, W6QM MICC-WEST POINT, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Full Dress Hat and Cress Cap Insignia for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, NY. The government anticipates a need for 1400 Insignia Full Dress Hats and 2700 Insignia Dress Caps. This effort aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of meeting the requirement, with the intent to set aside the future acquisition as a Total Small Business Set-Aside if at least two qualified small businesses respond. Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of insignia for USMA Cadets. Detailed specifications are provided in the document "Full Dress Hat and Cress Cap Insignia Specifications.pdf". Key technical requirements include:
- U.S.M.A. Service Hat, Cadet Full Dress with Pom Pom (MIL-DTL-1563/1B): Made from Red Brass 85/15, highly polished, lacquered front and edge finish, with two screw posts and thumb nuts for attachment.
- U.S.M.A. Service Cap, Uniform Insignia (MIL-DTL-1563/2B): Made from Red Brass 85/15, gold plated, matte finish with burnished highlights, with two screw posts and thumb nuts for attachment.
- Packaging: Specific unit and intermediate packaging requirements are outlined for both items.
- Compliance: The BUY AMERICAN STATUE (FAR 52.225) applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), contingent on market research results.
- NAICS Code: 332999 – Military insignia, metal manufacturing (Size Standard: 750 employees).
- Response Due Date: February 20, 2026, 5:30 PM ET.
- Published Date: February 18, 2026.
Information Requested from Respondents
Interested parties should provide:
- Firm details (name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications).
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, or potential subcontracting/joint venture/teaming arrangements.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe).
- Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms for the required items.
- Recommendations to structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications.
- Lead time for manufacturing 1400 Insignia Full Dress Hats and 2700 Insignia Dress Caps.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Potential offerors must monitor SAM.gov for future updates. Responses should be emailed to Sonya.D.Vanvalkenburg.civ@army.mil with the subject line W911SD-26-Q-A032.