Sources sought for USMA Cadet Full Dress Uniform Plume. W911SD26QA049
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AI-generated · Mar 21, 2026Quotes are being sought to procure the Cadet Full Dress Hat Plume for the United States Military Academy, renamed to Shako Flowing Feather Plume. The plume is intended for the cadet full dress hat and must meet these specifications: overall height 16 inches with a +/- 1 inch tolerance, a 12.5 inch support wire, and feathers described as Rooster Coque Domestic with varying lengths from 3 to 7 inches that flow along the socket wire. Color is iridescent black, and the total weight must be between 3 and 6 ounces. The plume should present a full, round appearance with an average diameter of 3–4 inches along its length, and bottom feathers should extend past the plume socket wire. Packaging requires each plume to come with a durable, reusable storage tube 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter.
Respondents should submit quotes in response to the attached solicitation.
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 inch. PACKAGING: Each plume comes with a durable, reusable, storage tube 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Mar 20, 2026Notice history
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