Distinctive Red Caps

The United States Army Band ("Pershing's Own") is seeking to procure distinctive red caps for its ceremonial unit through the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston. The procurement involves the manufacture of military dress uniform caps featuring wool barathea crowns in Blue 150 and wool broadcloth bands in Army Scarlet, constructed to strict specifications outlined in USPD S-5-68A. The contractor must demonstrate experience in manufacturing military ceremonial apparel, provide quality certifications for all materials and components, and establish an effective Quality Control Plan to ensure compliance with detailed technical specifications. This sources sought notice indicates the government's intent to sole source the contract to Kings Form Cap LLC under FAR Subpart 13.501(2)(ii), and interested firms should submit responses by 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on March 5, 2026, to Lieutenant Colonel Paul Kilgore and Major Tavon Cooper. Responses should include SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, business size classification, relevant certifications, previous experience on similar requirements, commercial availability and pricing information, and recommendations for improving the acquisition structure.

This procurement is set aside for total small business, with the NAICS classification 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) establishing a 500-employee small business size standard. Kings Form Cap LLC is identified as the anticipated sole source contractor. The contract requires delivery of 170 Scarlet Enlisted caps at $110.00 each and 20 Scarlet Officer caps at $150.00 each, totaling $21,700.00 for the initial order, with an anticipated 12-month period of performance under a Firm Fixed Price contract type. Delivery must occur no later than 60 days after construction completion to the TUSAB unit address at Fort Myer, Virginia. The contractor must maintain a contract manager available during standard business hours Monday through Friday and participate in quarterly progress meetings at no additional cost to the government, while complying with all applicable federal acquisition regulations including organizational conflict of interest and trafficking in persons provisions.