Tri Corner Hats IDIQ
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, specifically the MICC-Fort Belvoir, is soliciting proposals for a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide Tri-Corner Hats for the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (“Old Guard”). These hats are essential for ceremonial duties at Fort Myer, VA. Proposals and physical product samples are due by March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall manufacture and deliver high-quality Tri-Corner hats according to strict technical specifications:
- Material: Black 3XXX Beaver felt (30% fur, 70% felt), colorfast, stain-resistant, and water-resistant.
- Dimensions: 4.5-inch crown height, 5-inch brim width, and 1-inch white grosgrain ribbon trim.
- Components: Includes a cockade (7/8” black and white ribbon), a specific silver-finish button, and a detachable black drawstring chin strap with a white wooden toggle.
- Precision: All measurements must adhere to a tolerance of no more than 1/16-inch deviation.
- Quantity: Estimated annual procurement of 200–300 hats, with a contract minimum of 500 and a maximum of 1,250 units over the life of the contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Duration: Five (5) one-year ordering periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal/Sample Due: March 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Delivery: Required within 120 days of each delivery order award.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value determination considering Technical Capability and Price. Technical Capability is significantly more important than price. Evaluation includes:
- Physical Sample: Must meet all visual and dimensional requirements in the SOW.
- Technical Testing: Documentation of successful AATCC TM20-2021 fiber analysis test results must be submitted with the proposal.
Additional Notes
Amendment 2 extended the deadline and clarified that the contractor is responsible for providing the cockade. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments and coordinate base access for deliveries to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.