VCE-Headgear/Hats-6-23-2026

Virginia Correctional Enterprises has awarded a headgear and hats supply contract to Advanced Enterprises LLC (Sandstone, Virginia) under Quick Quote solicitation QQ122941, with award issued June 26, 2026. This is a Small Business Enhancement Award Priority set-aside restricted to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses.

The scope covers 4,201 units of Flexfit-style cotton blend caps in navy color: 864 units in Size S/M, 2,472 units in Size L/XL, and 864 units in Size XL/2XL, all conforming to Flexfit Cap model 6277 specifications with a 3-inch crown height. All items must be new, first-quality merchandise. Delivery is to Haynesville Correctional Center (State Route 360, Haynesville, VA 22472) within 30 calendar days of purchase order receipt, with 24-hour advance delivery notification required. Pricing is quoted per unit and includes FOB destination freight; items must be palletized and skid-packed for forklift removal.

The contract includes an ordering option allowing Virginia Correctional Enterprises to place additional orders within the first 60 days of contract award at the original unit price, with aggregate additional orders not exceeding 100 percent of the original quantity. Vendor transaction fees are one percent, capped at $500 per order for DSBSD-certified small businesses. Payment is due 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery, whichever occurs last, to the VCE Accounts Payable Supervisor. Contractors must comply with extensive security regulations including restrictions on weapons, drugs, alcohol, and unattended tools; requirements for valid identification; and prohibition of cell phones without written approval. Award was contingent on the bidder's compliance with all conditions, specifications, warranties, performance bonds, and stipulations outlined in the original solicitation documents.