USAFA Cadet Berets

This solicitation from the Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy seeks quotes for an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to supply merino wool berets that meet military specification A-A-55184. The solicitation requires delivery of 1,200 berets within 45 days of award for first article testing, with an anticipated award date of March 10, 2023. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptability, adherence to specifications in the attachments, and past performance. Quotes are due by October 16, 2023 under solicitation number FA700023Q0091.

The set-aside is for total small business. The predominate NAICS code is 315210 for cut and sew apparel contractors. The berets, which will be utilized by cadets at the United States Air Force Academy, must be manufactured in the USAF Academy blue shade 500 color. The solicitation provides for a one-year base period and four one-year options to supply up to 1,200 berets annually. Place of performance will be at the Air Force Academy located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.