When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026.

It was issued by Virginia Military Institute. The work is located in Lexington, Virginia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Athletic apparel and equipment provider with experience serving collegiate varsity athletics. Capable of designing and customizing branded uniforms, footwear, training gear, and spirit wear. Strong licensing, trademark, and brand-compliance capabilities. Reliable inventory, fulfillment, distribution, and customer service operations. Experience supporting sports marketing, recruiting, fan engagement, and promotional activations.

Athletic Apparel Sponsorship Service (Due October 28, 2026)

Overview

Events, Printing & Promotional Goods

Lexington, Virginia, United StatesPosted: September 29, 2026Deadline: October 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Institute seeks a five-year strategic athletic apparel partner for uniforms, footwear, training gear, spirit wear, equipment, branding, fulfillment, and promotional support across all varsity athletic programs.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an SBSD-certified SWaM business enterprise or submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan
Must provide competition uniforms, footwear, sideline apparel, training gear, spirit wear, and related athletic equipment
Must provide design, customization, and branding services consistent with VMI standards
Must maintain reliable ordering, inventory management, distribution, fulfillment, and customer service capabilities
Must have insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability ($100,000), and Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate)
Must be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must register and participate in the eVA Internet e-procurement solution
Must provide at least three references for similar goods and services provided within the past five years
Must have clearly delineated processes for the internal control of sensitive data and processes

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions are due by October 8th, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Proposals are due by October 28th, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 8, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Virginia Military Institute

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DESCRIPTION

The Institute is seeking a strategic athletic apparel partner to provide competition uniforms, footwear, sideline apparel, training gear, spirit wear, and related athletic equipment for all varsity athletic programs under a five-year contract.

The selected provider will support athletic excellence, student-athlete performance, brand enhancement, fan engagement, operational efficiency, and long-term institutional and athletics goals. Responsibilities will include design, customization, and branding services aligned with the Institute’s licensing, trademark, and brand standards, along with reliable ordering, inventory management, distribution, fulfillment, and customer service.

The partnership is also expected to support athletics recruiting, marketing, fan engagement, and promotional initiatives through apparel-related activations, resources, and other creative opportunities. All questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Virginia Military Institute. The work is located in Lexington, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Athletic apparel and equipment provider with experience serving collegiate varsity athletics
Capable of designing and customizing branded uniforms, footwear, training gear, and spirit wear
Strong licensing, trademark, and brand-compliance capabilities
Reliable inventory, fulfillment, distribution, and customer service operations
Experience supporting sports marketing, recruiting, fan engagement, and promotional activations

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