SOURCES SOUGHT White Cuffs and Collars for Cadet Uniforms West Point FY26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of supplying White Cuffs and Collars for Cadet Uniforms at West Point Military Academy, NY. This notice aims to determine if a Total Small Business Set-Aside is feasible, contingent on sufficient small business responses. Responses are due by February 6, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is a market research notice to gauge industry capabilities for providing specific uniform components. The requirement is for a base year plus four option years, with annual quantities of 6,484 pairs of white cuffs and 13,230 white collars. Detailed specifications for sizes and dimensions are provided in the "Cuffs and Collars Specifications.pdf" document. Notably, size 14.5 cuffs and sizes 19.5, 20.5, and 21 collars are no longer requested and are included for historical reference only. The anticipated NAICS code is 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) with a 750-employee size standard.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Duration: Base year + 4 option years
- Set-Aside: Intended for Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), provided at least two qualified small businesses respond.
- Product Service Code: 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose)
- Place of Performance: West Point, NY 10996
Response Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm details (name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications, NAICS).
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint venture, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on structuring contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications.
Submission Details
Responses must be sent via email to Sonya D. Van Valkenburg at Sonya.D.Vanvalkenburg.civ@army.mil. The email subject line must include "Sources Sought Notice W911SD25QA026" to prevent it from being deleted as spam.
Key Dates
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
- Response Due Date: February 6, 2026, at 9:30 PM EST