Sources Sought: U.S. Army Retiring Soldier Lapel Pins

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Sam Houston (MICC-FSH) is conducting market research for the procurement and distribution of U.S. Army Retiring Soldier Lapel Pins for the Army Retiring Soldier Commendation Program (ARSCP). This Sources Sought Notice requests capability statements from potential vendors to inform the method of procurement, potentially an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Responses are due by 10:00 a.m. CST on December 15, 2025, and should be submitted via email to Annalyssa Navarro-Schwener and Jacquelyn Morgan, referencing synopsis number W9124J-26-R-PINS. Key requirements include manufacturing in the United States and TIOH certification (or authorized distributor status), as the lapel pins are a controlled heraldic item subject to The Institute of Heraldry’s Quality Control Program and the Berry Amendment’s specialty metals restriction. Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement (no more than ten pages) demonstrating ability to provide the pins and distribution services to approximately 59 U.S. Army installations (CONUS and OCONUS), plus additional distribution points for the Army Reserve and National Guard. Quarterly shipments are anticipated, with specific delivery dates to be defined in the future Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Purchase Description.

Notice ID

e354abd5d8de4eb690e3ea4f6b4a7f28

Solicitation Number

W9124J-26-R-PINS

NAICS Code

339910

Classification Code

8455