FY26 USAFA Military Uniform Accessories
ID: FA700026Q0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

BADGES AND INSIGNIA (8455)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b5a88a04b3b4c08b2922f20bc8bd623/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), is seeking bids from small businesses for the procurement of military uniform accessories for cadets under the RFQ FA700026Q0008. This contract involves a firm-fixed-price purchase order for various items, including insignia, shoulder boards, ties, and other uniform components, all of which must meet specific Air Force standards as outlined in the attached specifications. These accessories are essential for maintaining uniformity and professionalism within the Air Force cadet program, particularly for formal functions and daily wear. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 17, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, and can direct inquiries to Danielle Hyde or Melinda Lingley via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danielle Hyde
    danielle.hyde.2@us.af.mil
    Melinda Lingley
    melinda.lingley@us.af.mil
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    Atch 1_USAFA Military Uniform Accessories Specifications.pdf
    The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) released a document detailing salient characteristics for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) uniform accessories and decorations, dated November 19, 2025. This file specifies various items for USAFA cadets and Air Force personnel, including officer rank insignia for OCP uniforms (embroidered and Gore-Tex tabs for Second Lieutenants), Mess Dress accessories (cufflinks, shirt studs, and shoulder boards for men and women), cummerbunds (male and female), bow ties, shoulder marks, and rank insignia. It also lists a tie bar, service cap insignia, 'US' collar devices, a women's neck tab, suspenders, Space Force button sets, and Space Force collar devices. Each item includes a description, intended use, and specific measurements or material requirements, ensuring adherence to Air Force and USAFA uniform standards for both daily wear and formal functions.
    Atch 2_Price Schedule FA700026Q0008.xlsx
    This government file, "Atch 2_Price Schedule FA700026Q0008," outlines a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) request for proposal (RFP) for FY26 USAFA LGRC Cadet Military Uniform Accessories. The RFP details various uniform items, including insignia (service, 2nd LT gold, subdued OCP, SF officer collar device, SF officer button kit, U.S. metal), shoulder boards and marks (2nd LT for men and women), and mess dress accessories (bowties, cufflinks & studs, cummerbunds for men and women, suspenders, tiebars, and neck tabs). Each item references "Atch 1_USAFA Military Uniform Accessories Specifications" and falls under Product Service Code: 8455. The document also includes a section for company information, NAICS, business size, and employee count, indicating it is a price schedule for a procurement of specific uniform accessories for the US Air Force Academy.
    Atch 3_DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American - Balance of Payments Program Certificate.pdf
    The "Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate—Basic" provision (FEB 2024) outlines the certification requirements for offerors regarding the origin of end products in government solicitations. This provision ensures compliance with the Buy American statute and the Balance of Payments Program, focusing on domestic content and critical components. Offerors must certify whether their end products are domestic, qualifying country, or other foreign end products, and for certain foreign products, indicate if they exceed 55 percent domestic content. The government evaluates offers based on these certifications, prioritizing qualifying country end products without Buy American restrictions. The document provides a structured format for offerors to identify and certify the origin and domestic content of their proposed line items, along with any critical components or items, thereby promoting American manufacturing and ensuring transparency in procurement.
    Atch 4_Provisions and Clauses FA700026Q0008.pdf
    This government file outlines crucial clauses and instructions for federal contractors, primarily focusing on payment processes, unique item identification, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Key elements include detailed procedures for electronic payment requests and receiving reports via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, specifying document types and routing instructions. It mandates unique item identification (IUID) for delivered items, particularly those exceeding $5,000 or with special requirements, detailing marking and reporting standards. The document also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, addressing topics such as prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, contractor employee rights, sustainable products, and restrictions on foreign purchases. An ombudsman clause provides a channel for resolving contractor concerns, and a specific provision prohibits the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. Overall, the file ensures regulatory compliance, streamlined payment, and traceability of items within government contracts.
    FA700026Q0008 Combined Synopsis Solicitation - FY26 LGRC Cadet Military Uniform Accessories.pdf
    The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) 10th Contracting Squadron issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA700026Q0008, seeking bids from 100% small business set-aside concerns for cadet military uniform accessories. The RFQ, issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13, requires a single firm-fixed-price purchase order for various insignia, shoulder boards, ties, and other uniform items, all specified in Atch 1. Quotes are due by December 17, 2025, 10:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, and must include a price quote, descriptive literature, and completed DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Certificate. Award will be based on best value considering price, past performance, and technical capability, with a preference for domestic end products. Funds are not presently available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
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