Solicitation: U.S. Army Retiring Soldier Lapel Pins

SOL #: W9124J26RPINSCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTON

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-1361, United States

Place of Performance

San Antonio, TX

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (339910)

PSC

Badges And Insignia (8455)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6302c5499b384fd4bd29c23120e505bd/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Sam Houston (MICC-FSH), on behalf of IMCOM G1, is soliciting proposals for a Single-Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for U.S. Army Retiring Soldier Lapel Buttons and associated distribution services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by 12:00 PM CST on February 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will procure and distribute U.S. Army Retiring Soldier Lapel Buttons to over 59 Army installations quarterly. This includes developing a tracking system and providing reports. The lapel buttons must meet specific design requirements (gold metal, black background, 7/8-inch diameter, butterfly clutch fastener) and be manufactured in the USA. A mandatory qualification requires sources to be certified by The Army Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) or be an authorized distributor for a TIOH-certified manufacturer per AR 600-8-22 and AR 840-10.

Contract Details

Type: Single-Award IDIQ, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Duration: 5-year (60 months) ordering period, anticipated award March 20, 2026.
Minimum/Maximum: 200 units / 211,590 units.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS: 339910 (700 employees size standard). Nonmanufacturer Rule applies.
Place of Performance: Distribution to 59+ Army installations (CONUS/OCONUS).
Delivery: Within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with quarterly reports.

Submission & Evaluation

Response Due: February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
Questions Due: February 06, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
Submission: Via email, in three volumes: General (Administrative), Technical Capability, and Price.
Evaluation: Best Value basis, considering Technical Capability (Factor I), Past Performance (Factor II), and Price (Factor III). Technical and Past Performance are approximately equal to Price.
Required Attachments: Bidders must complete Attachment 02 - CLIN Pricing Schedule, identifying country of origin for all supplies.

Additional Notes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Offerors must review Attachment 04 for applicable FAR/DFARS clauses, including payment instructions via WAWF.