US Air Force Academy USAFA T-Shirts
ID: FY25_USAFA_T-ShirtsType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7000 10 CONS LGCUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250)

PSC

CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE (8415)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), is seeking sources for the procurement of approximately 15,600 USAFA T-Shirts, which are mandatory issued items for incoming cadets. The contract will involve a firm-fixed price Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract with a base period of up to one year and four option years, requiring the contractor to manufacture T-Shirts that meet specific material and design standards, including moisture-wicking capabilities and personalized screen printing. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirements, including details on business size and status, by August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM MDT, to Ronald Wilson at ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to participate in this opportunity.

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    The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Purchase Description 174 outlines the requirements for T-shirts to be worn by cadets as part of their Physical Conditioning Uniform. The document details three types: standard USAFA, personalized with cadet last names, and personalized with international student country of origin. It specifies material, design, logo placement, and sizing standards, including a polyester interlock knit fabric with moisture-wicking capabilities and specific colorfastness requirements. The T-shirts must feature the USAFA acronym, and personalized versions will include additional screen-printed text. The document also provides detailed measurements for various sizes, labeling requirements, and strict quality control, inspection, and defect classification guidelines to ensure all products meet the established standards for the USAFA.
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