FY26 LGRC Cadet Tailor Shop Embroidery Machines
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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 US Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source commercial contract to Barudan America, Inc. for two Barudan Single Head Embroidery Machines (BEKT-S1501CBIII / CB3) for the FY26 LGRC Cadet Tailor Shop. This action is being taken under simplified acquisition procedures, citing 10 USC 2304(c)(1).
Requirement Details
The requirement is for two Barudan Single Head Embroidery Machine packages, model BEKT-S1501CBIII / CB3. Key specifications include a 360x500mm sewing field, up to 1300 stitches per minute, KT Automat with Color Touchscreen LCD, USB and LAN ports. The package includes various hoops, a cart, table set, multi-emblem clamp, strap clamp, and BNET Workgroup 100 Software with installation and training.
Rationale for Sole Source
Barudan America, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor of these machines in the Colorado region. The USAFA cadet tailor shop requires these specific machines for standardization and interoperability with existing Barudan equipment, allowing control from a single computer. Procuring from another source would lead to substantial duplication of costs, unacceptable delays, and require costly new training programs. Barudan machines also offer an industry-leading 5-3-2 warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Contracting Office: 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy, CO
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order
- Anticipated Award: On or before September 30, 2026 (subject to funds availability)
- NAICS Code: 333248 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- PSC: 3530 (Industrial Sewing Machines And Mobile Textile Repair Shops)
- Place of Performance: USAF Academy, CO 80840, United States
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
No solicitation will be posted. This notice is for informational purposes only. Interested sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses and questions must be submitted via email to wanda.farr@us.af.mil AND danielle.hyde.2@us.af.mil. Contractors must have current SAM registration. Oral communications are not acceptable, and the Government will not bear costs incurred by responding.