Sources Sought: U.S. Army Retiring Soldier Lapel Pins
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Sam Houston (MICC-FSH) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice (SSN), Synopsis W9124J-26-R-PINS, for market research on behalf of the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) G1. We are identifying sources capable of providing the U.S. Army Retired Lapel Pin, as specified in AR 600-8-22, para 6-19e, and the associated services for its quarterly distribution to 59+ Army installations, which also includes developing a tracking system and providing reports. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).
A MANDATORY QUALIFICATION exists: sources must 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. Respondents must provide proof of this certification with their capability statement.
The Government will use responses to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. For complete requirement details and submission instructions, see the attached document. Responses are due via email no later than 10:00 AM CST on 15 December 2025.