FY26 ARMY PPI Baseball Hat Bridge
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, MICC-FT KNOX, has issued a Special Notice indicating its Intent to Sole Source a bridge contract for FY26 ARMY PPI Baseball Hats to ViewSport, Inc. This action is necessary to meet immediate summer recruiting demand and prevent operational disruption, as mandatory sources cannot meet capacity requirements within restrictive timelines. This is not a solicitation for proposals or competitive offers.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for baseball hats (Product Service Code 8305 - Textile Fabrics) to support the Army's PPI program. The bridge contract with the incumbent, ViewSport, Inc., is intended to cover immediate needs while a long-term solution or open competition is established.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Incumbent: ViewSport, Inc.
- Legal Basis: 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102(a) (DFARS CD 2026-O0028).
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source action)
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Response Date (for comments on sole source): June 9, 2026, 4:30 PM Z
- Place of Performance: Kentucky (KY 40121), United States
Additional Notes
This notice serves to comply with FAR 5.101 regarding information dissemination. It explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive offers, quotes, or capability statements, and no solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice. Interested parties should direct any inquiries or comments regarding the sole source justification to the listed contacts.