Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Placard Patch Set
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has issued a Presolicitation for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Placard Patch Sets. These patches are required for officer safety and identification during operations, investigations, and enforcement activities. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an anticipated solicitation release date of May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for reflective PVC placards to be worn on agency-issued jackets and body armor. Key specifications include:
- Reflecting both visible and Infrared (IR) light spectrums for positive personnel identification, with or without night vision equipment.
- Being manufactured using PFAS-free PVC.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Anticipated to use simplified procedures (RFO 12.201-1)
- Period of Performance: Five months
- Estimated Total Contract Value: $380,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 315990 (Apparel Knitting Mills) with a 600-employee size standard
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8455 (Badges And Insignia)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: May 27, 2026
- Response Date: May 27, 2026 (for the upcoming solicitation)
- Anticipated Award Date: April 1, 2026
- Published Date: May 25, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a presolicitation notice; specific submission details and evaluation criteria will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation. The contract is expected to be awarded using simplified procedures.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
- Points of Contact:
- Jenna Wiley, Contract Specialist (Jenna.Wiley@ice.dhs.gov)
- Shayla Kelley, Contracting Officer (Shayla.N.Kelley@ice.dhs.gov)
- Contracting Office Address: DHS-ICE OAQ Dallas, 8222 N. Belt Line Road, Suite 2200, Irving, TX 75063, United States.