Sources sought for USMA Cadet Full Dress Uniform Plume.
Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY
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- Response deadline
- Apr 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2026
- Solicitation
- W911SD26QA049
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Place of performance
- West Point, NY, USA
- Contracting office
- W6QM MICC-WEST POINT · WEST POINT · NY
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated Jul 5, 2026
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. DESCRITPTON: As directed by West Point Superintendent, we hereby change the nomenclature from Plebe Cadet Plumes to: SHAKO FLOWING FEATHER PLUME. HEIGHT: 16 inches overall from top of feather to end of longest feather (+ or � 1 inch tolerance). SUPPORT WIRE: 12-1/2 inches in length. FEATHER: Rooster Coque � Domestic feathers with varying lengths of 3-7 inches and should flow the plume socket wire. COLOR: Iridescent Black. WEIGHT: Not less than 3 ounces or not more than six ounces in total weigh. 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 � inch. PACKAGING: Each plume comes with a durable, reusable, storage tube 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.
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$26,007
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Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID e6a4ab64c8474d61babc0f9c20d1bfb7.