Full Dress Hat with Pom Pom for USMA
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, specifically W6QM MICC-WEST POINT, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Full Dress Hats with Pom Pom for cadets at the United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will include a base year and four option years, with deliveries scheduled annually. Offers, including a sample hat, are due by April 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the requirements for a full dress hat with pom pom, intended for wear by USMA cadets as part of their full-dress uniform. Key requirements include:
- Materials: Specific types of wool blend, broadcloth, rigid plastic, urethane foam, pressed felt, and brass.
- Components: One-piece solid molded visor, sweatband, chin strap, eyelets for insignia, and a pom pom attachment.
- Design & Construction: The hat must conform to the style and shape of a standard sample, with a standard height of 5 1/2 inches (+/- 1/8 inch).
- Standards: Compliance with various military and federal specifications, including MIL-C-82252, ASTM D1593, and Fed. Test Method Std. No. 191.
- Deliverables: Each hat must include a pom pom and chin strap, and be individually packaged with bar code labels.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (W911SD26QA053)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 315990
- Contract Structure: Base year plus four option years (OY1-OY4)
- Delivery Schedule: Base year delivery by June 1, 2026; option year deliveries by June 1 of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
- FOB: Destination
- Place of Performance: West Point, NY 10996
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirement: Offerors must submit one (1) sample Full Dress Hat with Pom Pom along with their quote by the solicitation closing date. Failure to submit a sample will result in disqualification.
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection.
- Technical Evaluation: Based on whether the submitted sample meets all specified requirements (Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Price Evaluation: Assessed for reasonableness using price analysis techniques.
- Clarifications: The Government reserves the right to clarify quotes.
- Award: Anticipated to be awarded to a single contractor.
Key Dates
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Shawn Valastro (shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil)