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AFRC FY26 - New RS Badges and Stars
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This contract is a sole source procurement awarded to NLS Specialties Inc. for the production and delivery of various Air Force Reserve Recruiting badges and recognition stars, essential uniform items for Air Force Reserve recruiters and their support staff. These badges have been updated to align visually and structurally with the active component’s Air Force Recruiting badge while retaining the distinct Air Force Reserve logo, thereby maintaining organizational identity and promoting a cohesive appearance across the Total Force. The redesign also introduces a new recognition system, with stars indicating individual achievements and silver and gold wreaths denoting skill levels and higher accomplishments, enhancing visibility and acknowledgment of recruiter performance. The contract includes a firm fixed price for multiple line items, covering a range of badge sizes and types—from basic recruiter badges to senior, master, and command master badges—all featuring specific designs such as silver and gold wreaths and stars with number details. Quantities vary per item, with delivery set for July 23, 2026, and the destination being Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Standard commercial terms and conditions apply, and the contract requires quotes inclusive of all unit price discounts based on the stated quantities. The procurement supports the Air Force Reserve Command’s efforts to modernize uniform insignia while fostering recognition of recruiting excellence across its personnel.
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This is a sole source acquisition to NLS Specialties Inc (NLS), CAGE: 00TX4.
Recruiting Badges are required uniform items for all Air Force Reserve recruiters and their assigned uniformed support staff. For over 20 years, Air Force Reserve Recruiting has maintained a legacy of presenting a unique badge and rocker to be worn with the dress blue uniform. Traditionally, badges and rockers were awarded jointly, reflecting the recruiter’s classification and accomplishments for each fiscal year. To strengthen alignment with the Total Force, the Air Force Reserve Recruiting badge is being updated to adopt the design and structural features of the active component's Air Force Recruiting badge. The new badge retains the Air Force Reserve logo, ensuring Reserve recruiters remain distinctly identifiable while promoting a consistent, professional appearance across all Air Force recruiting personnel. The updated badge also introduces a new recognition system using Stars on the badge denote individual recruiter achievements. Silver and gold wreaths indicate skill levels and higher accomplishments, providing clear, visible acknowledgment of performance and expertise. This modernized design balances
historical legacy, organizational identity, and Total Force integration, while enhancing the recognition of recruiter contributions and excellence.
CLIN 0001 – AFR BASIC RECRUITER SMALL (2" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0002 – AFR BASIC RECRUITER LARGE (3" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0003 – AFR 115% SMALL SILVER WREATH, WITH HOLE FOR STAR (2.5" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0004 – AFR 115% LARGE SILVER WREATH, WITH HOLE FOR STAR (3" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0005 – AFR CENTURY SMALL, GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (2.5" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0006 – AFR CENTURY LARGE, GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (3" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0007 – AFR SMALL MASTER BADGE, SILVER & GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (2.5" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0008 – AFR LARGE MASTER BADGE, SILVER & GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (3" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0009 – AFRC SMALL SENIOR BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH FIXED 3d STAR (2.5" x 2") – Qty: 100 ea
CLIN 0010 – AFRC LARGE SENIOR BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH FIXED 3d STAR (3"x2.5") – Qty: 100 ea
CLIN 0011 – AFRC SMALL MASTER BADGE, ENCIRCLED SILVER 3d STAR (2.5" x 2") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0012 – AFRC LARGE MASTER BADGE, ENCIRCLED SILVER 3d STAR (3"x2.5") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0013 – AFRC SMALL COMMAND MASTER BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH GOLD ENCIRCLED 3d STAR (2.5" x 2") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0014 – AFRC LARGE COMMAND MASTER BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH GOLD ENCIRCLED 3d STAR (3"x2.5") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0015 – SILVER STAR WITH BLUE NUMBER – Qty: 1,750 ea
CLIN 0016 – GOLD STAR WITH BLUE NUMBER – Qty: 1,750 ea
CLIN 0017 – BLUE STAR WITH BLUE NUMBER – Qty: 100 ea
All CLINs above are Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Required delivery is 23 July 2026. FOB and Inspection/Acceptance will be at Destination. Ship to location is HQ AFRC/RSXR at Robins AFB, GA (DoDAAC F5BFRS). Quote shall include all unit price discounts available based on the quanities cited.
Standard commercial terms and conditions apply.
