United States Space Force Service Wheel Caps
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 Air Force, on behalf of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Honor Guard, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of providing 264 service wheel caps. These caps are required for non-ceremonial missions, including joint service training and high-visibility events in the National Capital Region. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside market research effort. Responses are due May 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only, aiming to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses. The USSF Honor Guard requires 264 service wheel caps as part of their performance uniform. The caps must be either Space Force Enlisted/CGO Wheel Caps (AAFES Item #: 4645764) or Space Force Field Grade Officer Wheel Caps (AAFES Item #: 4645719). This is a one-time order, and the caps must exactly match the specifications, material, form, function, and look of existing US Space Force service wheel caps due to the high-visibility nature of the Honor Guard's mission. Delivery will be to The United States Space Force Honor Guard, 48 Brookley Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20032, with dates coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact.
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses should provide:
- Business name and address
- Company representative's name, title, phone, and email
- Business size and socioeconomic status
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier
- Available contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, NASA SEWP, FSS)
- A complete product table (as provided in the Salient Characteristics document) with annotations indicating which products your company can provide.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8405 (Outerwear, Men's)
- Response Due: May 17, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, D.C. 20032
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Responses are not offers, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract. No funds are available for response preparation. Information submitted is strictly voluntary. For questions, contact Joseph Trevino at joseph.trevino.5@us.af.mil.