# Sources sought for USMA Cadet Full Dress Uniform Plume.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w911sd26qa049

- Solicitation number: W911SD26QA049
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W6QM Micc-West Point (W911SD)
- NAICS: 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 8315 Notions and Apparel Findings
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: West Point, New York
- County: Orange County (FIPS 36071). https://abierto.us/counties/orange-county-ny-36071
- City: West Point. https://abierto.us/cities/west-point-ny-3680747
- First posted: March 20, 2026
- Last posted: March 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6a4ab64c8474d61babc0f9c20d1bfb7/view

## Description

This Soliciation is to Procure quotes for the Cadet Full Dress Hat Plume at the United States Military Academy. Return the attached Solicitation to shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil by 18 April 2026. DESCRITPTON: As directed by West Point Superintendent, we hereby change the nomenclature from Plebe Cadet Plumes to:

SHAKO FLOWING FEATHER PLUME.

**HEIGHT:** 16 inches overall from top of feather to end of longest feather (+ or – 1 inch tolerance).

**SUPPORT WIRE:** 12-1/2 inches in length.

**FEATHER:** Rooster Coque – Domestic feathers with varying lengths of 3-7 inches and should flow the plume socket wire.

**COLOR:** Iridescent Black.

**WEIGHT:** Not less than 3 ounces or not more than six ounces in total weigh.

**APPEARANCE:** Full and round with an average diameter of 3-4 inches the full length of the plume. Bottom Feathers should flow past the plume socket wire by at least ½ inch.

**PACKAGING:** Each plume comes with a durable, reusable, storage tube 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.

## Publications

- March 20, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice e6a4ab64c8474d61babc0f9c20d1bfb7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6a4ab64c8474d61babc0f9c20d1bfb7/view

## Points of contact

- Shawn Valastro, shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil

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