SYNOPSIS- for U.S. Army West Point Buttons for Full Dress Hat
ID: W911SD-24-Q-0001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

PSC

NOTIONS AND APPAREL FINDINGS (8315)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d74f8cb928c4a35ad9b60168ce9cb03/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY: The U.S. Army West Point is seeking sources for custom buttons for the Cadet Full Dress Hat. These buttons are used to adorn the hat and are an essential part of the uniform. The U.S. Government intends to procure these buttons on a small business set-aside basis, provided that 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to the sources sought synopsis. All small businesses, including those in various socioeconomic categories, are encouraged to identify their capabilities in meeting this requirement at a fair market price. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for quote or proposal. The U.S. Government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Interested parties should provide their firm's information, previous experience, pricing information, and recommendations for improving the acquisition process to Ignacio Cordova at ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ignacio Cordova
    (845) 938-3120
    ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil
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