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This contract calls for the production of tri-corner hats for the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "Old Guard," following detailed specifications to ensure quality and uniformity. The hats must be made from black 3XXX Beaver felt or a comparable high-quality, colorfast felt that maintains shape when steamed and cooled. Each hat features a 4½ inch crown, encircled by a one-inch black grosgrain ribbon, and a five-inch wide brim turned up and secured with black cotton lacing. The brim includes a one-inch white grosgrain trim that is carefully measured for visibility on both the inside and outside edges. Specific lacing hole placement and angles are mandated, and the hat’s front point and cockade must be precisely positioned relative to the wearer’s features and brim. Additional interior details include a 1½ inch black hat band for wearer comfort. All measurements and design elements require strict compliance, with any changes requiring prior approval from the contract manager. Samples must be provided for quality inspection before full production. The solicitation, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 315990, is issued by the Department of Defense at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with the place of performance in Fort Myer, Virginia. The response deadline is February 19, 2026, and points of contact are provided for inquiries related to the solicitation.
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Place of Performance
Fort Myer, VA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Tri-corner hats for the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment “Old Guard” IAW the purchase description (PD).
Material: The hat shall be constructed from Black 3XXX Beaver felt or an equivalent high-quality felt material. The material must be colorfast to prevent fading or color transfer. It must possess sufficient stiffness to allow shaping with steam heat and retain its shape effectively once cooled. Crown: Height: The crown shall measure 4½ inches in height.
Band: The base of the crown shall be encircled by a 1-inch wide black grosgrain ribbon, securely attached and evenly aligned. Brim: Width: The brim shall be 5 inches wide.
Shape: The brim shall be turned up and secured by a black, flat cotton lacing measuring 3/16 inch in width. The lacing must be tacked in place to maintain the brim’s position. 3 Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
Positioning: When turned up, the brim shall extend beyond the crown by no less than ¼ inch and no more than ½ inch.
Brim Trim: The brim shall be trimmed with a 1-inch wide white grosgrain ribbon. The white grosgrain trim shall be visible with ½ inch showing on the outside edge of the brim and ¼ inch visible on the inside edge.
Lacing Holes: The lacing holes, as annotated in the provided diagrams, must be punched at specified angles in both the crown and brim to ensure uniformity and consistency across all hats.
Hat Alignment and Cockade Placement: The front point of the hat must be centered over the inside corner of the left eye when worn. The cockade shall be positioned directly over the lacing on the left side of the hat, flush with the bottom edge of the white grosgrain trim. The buttonhole for the cockade must be punched 3 inches down from the outside edge of the brim, located between the two sets of lacing holes on the left side.
Hat Band (Interior): The interior of the hat shall be fitted with a black hat band, 1½ inches wide, securely attached for comfort and fit. All measurements are to be adhered to with strict precision. Any deviations must be approved by the contract manager prior to production. The supplier shall provide samples for quality inspection before full order fulfillment.
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