Sources sought for USMA Cadet Full Dress Uniform Plume.


Subject: Sources sought for USMA Cadet Full Dress Uniform Plume.
Solicitation Number: W911SD26QA049
Notice Type: SOLICIT
NAICS: 315990
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Notice Published: 03-20-26
Response Due: 04-18-26

Agency: Department of the Army
Office: W6QM MICC-WEST POINT
Contact: Shawn Valastro This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office Address: WEST POINT, NY 10996-1514
Place of Performance: West Point, NY 10996


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This Soliciation is to Procure quotes for the Cadet Full Dress Hat Plume at the United States Military Academy. Return the attached Solicitation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 ½ inch. PACKAGING: Each plume comes with a durable, reusable, storage tube 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.