Sources sought for USMA Cadet Full Dress Uniform Plume.

The Department of the Army, specifically the MICC-West Point, has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for the procurement of Shako Flowing Feather Plumes for the United States Military Academy. These items, formerly known as Plebe Cadet Plumes, are designed for the Cadet Full Dress Hat and must meet specific dimensions including a 16-inch overall height with a one-inch tolerance and a 12.5-inch support wire. Each plume must utilize domestic rooster coque feathers ranging from three to seven inches in length that flow from the plume socket wire.

The requirement is classified under NAICS code 315990 for Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing and PSC 8315 for Notions and Apparel Findings. The procurement is designated as an SBA set-aside. Vendors must deliver each plume in a durable, reusable storage tube measuring 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. Performance and delivery take place at West Point, New York.

The solicitation number for this opportunity is W911SD26QA049, and it includes one PDF attachment titled "Solicitation - W911SD26QA049 Plumes." Responses and quotes must be submitted via email to Shawn Valastro by the deadline of April 18, 2026. This notice was originally published on March 20, 2026, and is managed through the W6QM MICC-West Point office.