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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 10, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

BADGE, QUALIFICATION

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SPE1C1-26-Q-0478Federal

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NAICS: 339910
DIBBS
Military Guidon Manufacturing and AssemblyThe contract entails the full-scale production of military guidons to meet exacting specifications set by various U.S. armed service branches, encompassing all stages of manufacturing from material cutting and sewing to detailed embroidery, hemming, and attachment fitting. Each guidon must adhere to strict military standards to ensure uniformity, durability, and ceremonial accuracy across branches, requiring precision craftsmanship and qualified production capabilities. The work is structured as a subcontract under the broader oversight of the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 339910 indicating specialized manufacturing in other miscellaneous fabricated metal products, consistent with the production of distinctive military insignia and standards. Performance of this subcontract is not tied to a specific geographic location, as the place of performance is not defined, suggesting flexibility in where the manufacturing may occur as long as quality and compliance requirements are met. The solicitation was posted in August 2026 and is part of a broader procurement strategy to maintain a steady supply of authorized guidons for military units worldwide. While no set-aside provisions or point of contact details are provided, the contract is actively accessible through the DIBBS system for qualified subcontractors seeking to fulfill critical ceremonial and identification needs for the U.S. military.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

3 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

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Solicitation SPE1C1-26-Q-0478 is a Request for Quotations issued by the DLA Troop Support C and T Supply Chain for the procurement of 1,000 regular size U.S. Air Force aviation pilot qualification badges. This is a firm fixed price contract with a delivery requirement of 155 days after the order is placed. The items are to be delivered FOB destination to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona. To be eligible for award, bidders must provide an end product manufactured by a vendor certified by the Institute of Heraldry and listed on the TIOH Certified Manufacturer List. The contract requires the submission of five first article samples within 30 days of the award date for testing. Quality and technical standards are governed by DPSCM 4155.3 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with inspection conducted at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow RP001. Payment and invoicing will be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. The award will be based on the total award price to select the best value offer among eligible bidders.

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DLA seeks 1,000 USAF pilot badges from TIOH certified vendors, delivered within 155 days.

NAICS

339910 - Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing

Place of Performance

AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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SPE1C1-26-Q-0478 Request for Quotations

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → C AND T SUPPLY CHAIN
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OfficeUSA
Office AddressUSA
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BADGE, QUALIFICATION, AVIATION, PILOT, U.S. AIR FORCE -1 REGULAR SIZE
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITYREQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITYREQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THEREVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROMNON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
Casting/forging may be required to manufacture thisNSN and tooling is typically involved. The government may not have this special tooling. For sourcing, tooling, materials or otherinformation, please submit a Casting and Forging Assistance Request at eitherhttps://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Offers/Engineering/Forging-and-Casting/ or Land & Maritime Supply contact@example.gov. INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR PART 52.246-2 STANDARD INSPECTION.
ADDITIONALINFORMATION FOR MIL-STD-105E:
MIL-STD-105E, dated 10 May 1989, is hereby canceled.
Future acquisitions may refer to: MIL-STD-1916, "DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product," or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, "Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection byAttributes."
Users are cautioned to evaluate these documents for their particular application before citing it as a replacementdocument.
(Copies of MIL-STD-1916 are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil http://assist.daps.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document OrderDesk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)
(Copies of ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 are available online at http://www.asq.orgor http://www.asq.orgor ASQ Distribution Center, 5131 S. Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207-6028.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ANSI/ASQCZ1.4: NOTE: THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USED. APPLICATION FOR COPIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: AMERICANSOCIETY FOR QUALITY 600 NORTH PLANKINTON AVENUE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53203
(Ref. T0795 May 17, 2006)
FIVE (5) FIRST ARTICLESAMPLES ARE REQUIRED. FIRST ARTICLE TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED AND THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING WITHIN THIRTY (30)CALENDAR DAYS AFTER CONTRACTING OFFICER'S RECEIPT OF FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES.
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FDLMS% 2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0001 8455-01-112-9589 1,000.000 EA $ _______________ $ ______________ BADGE ,QUALIFICATION
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
SPE1C1-26-Q-0478
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: PGC: 32636 CONT'D
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 155 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNNTHKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITHMIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
UY8615
ARIZONA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND 515 N 51ST AVENUE NUMBER 130 DOCK 1 PHOENIX AZ 85043 US
FOR TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FOR FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
UY8615
ARIZONA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND 515 N 51ST AVENUE NUMBER 130 DOCK 1 PHOENIX AZ 85043 US
GOVT USE External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 7017610401 0001 N/A N/A N/A 04/28/2027

SPE1C1-26-Q-0478 NSN/Part Number: 8455-01-112-9589 Quantity: 1,000 EA Purchase Request: 7017610401QTY: 1000 Delivery: 155 days ADO

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