May 7, 2026, Ceremonial Blue Service Caps.
This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government currently intends to award contract on a Sole Source basis to Kingform Cap Company Inc for Blue Dress Service Caps for the United States Army Old Guard with a period of performance of 120 days.
See: SAM Notification
May 6, 2026, Notice of Industry Day - Dept. of the Interior Uniform Items.
The Department of the Interior will host an Industry Day on March 27, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Main Interior Building (1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240). DOI is exploring requirements that would prioritize or require uniforms and uniform components to be manufactured in the United States, consistent with federal Made in America policies and domestic sourcing priorities. Vendors capable of providing U.S.-manufactured uniforms and domestically sourced materials are encouraged to review the notice and participate.
The purpose of the event is to engage with industry regarding a future solicitation for civilian uniforms, patches, insignia, headwear, footwear, outerwear, and other related items, including a full service web-based ordering system, in support of the Department of Interior’s and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ employee uniform programs. The Government has not finalized the acquisition strategy and seeks input from industry about the best method(s) to accomplish its program and contract objectives during this market research phase.
NAICS Code 315210: Cut and sew apparel contractors. Small business size standard: 750 employees. Product Service Group 84: Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia and Jewelry; primarily 8415: Clothing, Special Purpose
See: SAM Notification.
On March 25, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Binding Ruling Letter N359114
The article identified as a “sauna hat” is constructed of 100 percent merino wool felt fabric. The hat is manufactured by felting loose wool fibers through heat, moisture and mechanical action to create a nonwoven felt material. The finished article is a seamless head covering designed to be worn during sauna use to protect the scalp and hair from heat exposure.
The applicable subheading for the sauna hat will be 6505.00.4090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Other: Of wool: Other: Other: Other.” heT column 2 rate of duty will be per kilogram plus percent ad valorem$1.10 50.
The Ruling was requested by LoylyCraft, https://loylycraft.com/
March 20, 2026, This Soliciation is to Procure quotes for the Cadet Full Dress Wool Hat with Pom Pom at the United States Military Academy.
See: SAM Notification.
THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
The U.S. Government desires to procure various size Gray and White Dress Caps for The United States Military Academy at West Point, NY on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.
See the SAM Notice.
February 26, 2026, Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries,** Corbin, Kentucky, has been awarded a maximum $74,433,048 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for military patrol caps. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Feb. 25, 2031. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-N011).
January 15, 2026, Heartland Manufacturing Inc.,* Brentwood, New York, has been awarded a maximum $45,019,842 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for wool berets. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Jan. 14, 2031. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency.
*Small business
Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms: There is no longer a requirement for all officers to maintain a full set of OCPs. Only those individuals performing assigned duties and mission requirements that necessitate OCPs must maintain a full set.
Bags: The new standardized list of colors for authorized bags includes solid black, brown, dark blue, olive drab green, and OCP-patterned. The full details on authorized bags are published here.
Watch cap: The watch cap may be worn during Oct. 1 to March 31, cold weather conditions, or as determined and approved by the installation commander. It will be solid black or coyote brown knit or fleece material and not include rank insignia. The black watch cap may be worn with Class A and B uniforms, OCPs, or PT gear. The coyote brown watch cap may be worn with the OCP uniform or PT gear.
Read more HERE.
December 15, 2025,Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries,** Corbin, Kentucky, has been awarded a maximum $14,312,903 modification (P00008) to a five-year contract (SPE1C1-24-D-N017) with no option periods adding various boonie covers via conversion. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is June 17, 2029. Using military services are Navy and Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
December 11, 2025, Bernard Cap LLC,* Hialeah, Florida, has been awarded a maximum $18,857,146 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for green service uniform garrison caps. This was a competitive acquisition with six responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Dec. 10, 2030. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0015).
*Small business
September 3, 2025, Bernard Cap LLC,* Hialeah, Florida, has been awarded a maximum $8,813,161 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for crown, dress cap, polyester, CNT, laminated, white 3006 and crown, dress, polyester/wool gabardine, laminated, green 2212. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 2, 2030. Using military service is Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-25-D-5011).
*Small business
June 18, 2024, Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries,** Corbin, Kentucky, has been awarded a maximum $48,607,173 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for caps. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is June 17, 2029. Using military services are Navy and Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-N017).
**Mandatory source
April 17, 2024, Hyman Brickle & Son Inc.,* Woonsocket, Rhode Island, has been awarded a maximum $12,487,118 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men’s berets. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is April 16, 2028. Using military services are Air Force and Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-0050).
March 25, 2024, Hyman Brickle & Son Inc.,* Woonsocket, Rhode Island, has been awarded a maximum $12,487,118 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men’s berets. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is March 24, 2028. Using military services are Air Force and Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-0041).
*Small Business
June 21, 2023, ORC Industries Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin, has been awarded a maximum $12,076,750 modification (P00004) exercising the second one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-21-D-N154) with four one-year option periods for service dixie hats. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is June 27, 2024. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2023 through 2024 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For more information, or to buy quality hats, including hats made in the U.S.A., visit these fine vendors:
Just don't wear your straw hat after September 15th, or you may start a riot.
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information on industrial capacity to produce Men’s & Women’s Combination Hats
See the Request for Information HERE.
For more information, or to buy quality hats, including hats made in the U.S.A., visit these fine vendors:
Just don't wear your straw hat after September 15th, or you may start a riot.
In March, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers examining arriving shipments at an express consignment location in Austin, Texas, intercepted over 5,000 counterfeit designer face masks, hats and headbands valued at nearly $800,000.
Read more HERE.
