Tri Corner Hats IDIQ

SOL #: W91QV126QA003Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR

FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Myer, VA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

Clothing, Special Purpose (8415)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/689b11141088414eaa1a308715e26dc0/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 22, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

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-FT BELVOIR, is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Tri-Corner Hats for the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment “Old Guard.” This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks highly specified ceremonial hats. Proposals and product samples are due February 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the manufacturing and delivery of Tri-corner hats according to precise specifications. Key requirements include:

Material: Black 3XXX Beaver felt or equivalent, colorfast, stiff for shaping, stain and water resistant.
Dimensions: Crown height 4.5 inches, brim width 5 inches.
Trim & Lacing: Brim turned up and secured by 3/16-inch black cotton lacing. Trimmed with 1-inch white grosgrain ribbon (0.5 inch visible outside, 0.25 inch inside).
Alignment & Cockade: Front point centered over the left eye; cockade positioned over lacing on the left side, flush with white trim.
Interior: 1.5-inch wide black hat band.
Chin Strap: Detachable 1/8-inch black drawstring chin strap (11-12 inches doubled length) with a white wooden cylinder, secured by two 1/4-inch grommets.
Quality: Strict adherence to measurements; samples required for quality inspection.

Contract Details

Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders.
Duration: Five (5) one-year ordering periods.
Quantities: Contract minimum of 500 items, maximum of 1250 items. Delivery order minimum of 25 items, maximum of 300 items. Specific ordering period quantities are 300, 200, 200, 200, and 200 hats.
Delivery: Within 120 days after a delivery order is awarded, to the Central Issuing Facility, Fort Myer, Virginia.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), including Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
Clauses: Incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including unique item identification (252.211-7003).

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Submission: Electronically via email to MAJ Tavon Cooper (tavon.m.cooper.mil@army.mil) and LTC Paul Kilgore (paul.m.kilgore.mil@army.mil).
Product Samples: Must be sent to Mission and Installation Contracting Command, 9410 Jackson Loop Building 1425, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5134.
Deadlines:
- Proposals & Product Samples Due: February 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern time.
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time.
Evaluation Criteria: Technical Capability and Price, with Technical Capability being significantly more important. Trade-offs between price and non-price factors are permitted.