Notice ID: 30d76da90ab04e4e94b367fd4a2dc3d4Sources Sought
Distinctive Red Caps
Archived on March 20, 2026. Sources Sought posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE (DEPT OF THE ARMY) on March 4, 2026. Solicitation W91QV1-26-Q-A024.
NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing). Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Place of performance: Fort Myer, Virginia. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The United States Army Band (TUSAB), traditionally known as "Pershing’s Own," is the official Army Band of the North Capitol Region-Military Department of Washington. As such, TUSAB is the Army's official musical ceremonial unit and escort to the President as well as members of Congress and the Pentagon. The ceremonial band element of TUSAB is also the official musical escort for all Army funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. The band's distinctive uniform, a key part of its public image, is steeped in tradition and requires adherence to strict quality and appearance standards. Distinctive caps are needed for the U.S. Army Band in accordance with the technical specifications detailed in purchase description.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Army
Office:AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO SAM HOUSTON.W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR
Posted:March 4, 2026
NAICS:315990: Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:8415: CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Fort Myer, Virginia
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W91QV1-26-Q-A024- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- 6×Market ResearchCurrentFeb 24, 2026
Distinctive Red Caps
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. The U.S. Government desires to procure various sizes of cadet bath robes for the cadet population for The United States Military Academy at West Point, NY on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is 315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing size standard is 750 employees. Please see attached specifications (Statement of Work and Specifications). Interested vendors must confirm their ability to independently source and acquire all specified robe fabrics and materials. No materials will be provided for this project. Please make sure to provide lead time to manufacture the quantities of various size bathrobes. NO ALTERNATIVE FABRICS OR DESIGNS ARE ACCEPTED. ALL MATERIAL MUST ADHERE TO THE SPECIFICATIONS. In response to this Sources Sought Notice, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. Identify if you’re a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contractor. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Information to help determine if the requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. 5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. 6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. If you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition, include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the SAM.gov notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. 7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. 8. Interested vendors must confirm their ability to independently source and acquire all specified robe fabrics and materials. No materials will be provided for this project. Please make sure to provide lead time to manufacture the quantities of various size bathrobes. 9. Please send all responses by October, 16 2026 at 10 AM EST to Leslie Duron, at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil, and be sure to include the Sources Sought Notice ID (W911SD27QA001) in your email subject line. | Market Research | 315990 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 10/07/2026 | 10/16/2026 | West Point, NY | |
Edit to add provisions and clauses. The purpose of this requirement is to procure National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-compliant structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) for Drill Status Guardsmen (DSG) assigned to the 105th Fire and Emergency Services Flight. The PPE will provide personnel with properly fitted, mission-ready protective ensembles required to safely perform structural firefighting, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), rescue operations, emergency response, training activities, and contingency operations in accordance with applicable Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and NFPA standards. Please quote the following items: 1. Lion Force V Coat Part CVBM. (8 ea). 2. LION V Force Pant PVFM (8 ea). 3. LION Commander Ace Gloves - Sizes XXS-XXXL - LPG928BK (16 ea). 4. LION QR-14 Structural FF Boot - 804-6369 (8 ea). 5. Lion American Legend Helmet w/non NFPA Flipdowns (Black) - LFH8121D-26 (8ea). 6. LION MechFlex Extrication Glove - LPGMXXT - (8 ea). 7. LION Traditional Style Tan Leather Work Glove - LPGMX5BT - (8 ea). 8. LION Redzone Hood - Black - HD395146 (8ea). 9. R&B XL Gear Bag - Red with Maltese Cross - #200MC XL - (8ea). All interested parties must have an active registeration on SAM.gov. Award will be made to the vendor that can quote the above and is the lowest cost to the government. Please send quotes to kevin.fenner.1@us.af.mil by no later than 10am EST September 30, 2026. | Combined Synopsis | 315990 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 09/29/2026 | 09/30/2026 | - | |
The purpose of this requirement is to procure National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-compliant structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) for Drill Status Guardsmen (DSG) assigned to the 105th Fire and Emergency Services Flight. The PPE will provide personnel with properly fitted, mission-ready protective ensembles required to safely perform structural firefighting, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), rescue operations, emergency response, training activities, and contingency operations in accordance with applicable Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and NFPA standards. Please quote the following items: 1. Lion Force V Coat Part CVBM. (8 ea). 2. LION V Force Pant PVFM (8 ea). 3. LION Commander Ace Gloves - Sizes XXS-XXXL - LPG928BK (16 ea). 4. LION QR-14 Structural FF Boot - 804-6369 (8 ea). 5. Lion American Legend Helmet w/non NFPA Flipdowns (Black) - LFH8121D-26 (8ea). 6. LION MechFlex Extrication Glove - LPGMXXT - (8 ea). 7. LION Traditional Style Tan Leather Work Glove - LPGMX5BT - (8 ea). 8. LION Redzone Hood - Black - HD395146 (8ea). 9. R&B XL Gear Bag - Red with Maltese Cross - #200MC XL - (8ea). All interested parties must have an active registeration on SAM.gov. Award will be made to the vendor that can quote the above and is the lowest cost to the government. Please send quotes to kevin.fenner.1@us.af.mil by no later than 10am EST September 30, 2026. | Combined Synopsis | 315990 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 09/29/2026 | 09/30/2026 | - | |
amended to extend timeframe to 7 days Baseball Caps | Combined Synopsis | 315990 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 08/10/2026 | 08/14/2026 | - | |
Baseball Caps | Combined Synopsis | 315990 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 08/07/2026 | 08/07/2026 | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
W91QV1-26-Q-A024
Archive Date
Mar 20, 2026
Office Address
FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116