V211-24-081 VMI Cadet Dress Caps and Shakos

VMI Cadet Dress Caps and Shakos Procurement

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to establish a term contract with one or more vendors to provide Cadet gray wool dress caps and shakos. The contract will have an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals. VMI is seeking vendors to provide the dress caps, shakos, and shaker pom pons in a variety of sizes to accommodate approximately 1,700 cadets. Proposals are due on April 2, 2024 by 2:00 PM EST. VMI will evaluate proposals based on qualifications and experience, approach and methodology, capabilities and quality, small/woman/minority (SWaM) utilization, and price. The RFP includes detailed specifications for the dress caps and shakos, including required materials, construction, and accessories. Pricing is requested for each individual item.

VMI has set a SWaM utilization goal of 42% and will give preference to current SWaM certified vendors during the evaluation. The contract will be subject to eVA vendor registration and transaction fees. VMI reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors as a result of this solicitation. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were provided in the information given.