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    Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SOURCES SOUGHT FOR USMA CADET FULL DRESS UNIFORM PLUME.

    Issued by DEPT OF THE ARMY · W6QM MICC-WEST POINT
    Sol. W911SD26QA049Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)WEST POINT, NY
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 18, 2026
    POSTED
    Mar 20, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    315990
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    8315
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for the Cadet Full Dress Hat Plume for the United States Military Academy. The plume specifications include a height of 16 inches, made from domestic rooster coque feathers, and packaged in a durable storage tube. Interested vendors should submit their quotes by April 18, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    W911SD26QA049
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    March 20, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 18, 2026
    NAICS Code
    315990AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    8315
    Issuing Office
    W6QM MICC-WEST POINT
    Sub-Agency
    DEPT OF THE ARMY
    Agency
    DEPT OF DEFENSE
    Primary Contact
    Shawn Valastro
    City
    WEST POINT
    State
    NY
    ZIP Code
    10996-1514
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    This Soliciation is to Procure quotes for the Cadet Full Dress Hat Plume at the United States Military Academy. Return the attached Solicitation to shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil by 18 April 2026.

    1. DESCRITPTON: As directed by West Point Superintendent, we hereby change the nomenclature from Plebe Cadet Plumes to: SHAKO FLOWING FEATHER PLUME.
    2. HEIGHT:  16 inches overall from top of feather to end of longest feather (+ or – 1 inch tolerance).
    3. SUPPORT WIRE: 12-1/2 inches in length.
    4. FEATHER:  Rooster Coque – Domestic feathers with varying lengths of 3-7 inches and should flow the plume socket wire.
    5. COLOR:  Iridescent Black.
    6. WEIGHT: Not less than 3 ounces or not more than six ounces in total weigh.
    7. APPEARANCE: Full and round with an average diameter of 3-4 inches the full length of the plume.  Bottom Feathers should flow past the plume socket wire by at least ½ inch.
    8. PACKAGING: Each plume comes with a durable, reusable, storage tube 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.

    Key dates

    1. March 20, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 18, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

    AI search tags

    military uniformscadet plumesfeather productsapparel manufacturing

    Frequently asked questions

    SOURCES SOUGHT FOR USMA CADET FULL DRESS UNIFORM PLUME. is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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