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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING METAL NAME TAGS
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The 502d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is conducting a market research survey to identify qualified sources capable of manufacturing and delivering metal name tags for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Basic Military Training programs at JBSA-Lackland, Texas. The acquisition targets approximately 40,500 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and Prior Service Enlisted Airman Orientation Course personnel who require one name tag each, with distinct specifications for each service: USAF tags display only the last name on a single line, while USSF tags feature two lines—the first or middle name on the top and the last name on the bottom. Both tags must meet precise dimensional, material, and finish requirements, including brass or nickel silver construction, specific thicknesses, 15-degree end cuts, and brushed silver finishes, with prong and clutch attachments. The name tags must be individually packaged in clear plastic tubes of at least 0.015 inches thickness and 3/4 inch diameter, enclosed in 2-mil polybags, and each bundle must be clearly labeled with the corresponding roster or flight number. Delivery deadlines are strict: tags for basic trainees must be shipped within 14 calendar days of order receipt, while prior service personnel tags require delivery within three business days, and any corrections or reorders must also be completed within three business days at no additional cost to the government. The contractor must ensure all tags are free of commercial or material defects, and misspelled or defective tags must be replaced promptly without government cost unless the error originated from the government. This effort is designated as “Mission Essential,” meaning any future contract will require the vendor to submit a continuous supply plan to maintain operations during federal funding lapses. Respondents to this sources sought notice must be registered in SAM.gov, provide their CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier, and certify their small business status under the NAICS code 332999 with a 750-employee size standard. Those seeking to compete in any future solicitation must also submit physical samples of both USAF and USSF name tags prior to proposal submission; failure to do so results in automatic technical rejection. Responses to this market survey must be submitted via the attached questionnaire to the designated email addresses no later than June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, and no costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed. A formal solicitation, if issued
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Place of Performance
DWG, TX, 78236, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
1. The 502d Contracting Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX is conducting a market research survey/sources sought to determine the capability and availability of sources to manufacture and deliver finished metal name tags for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) Basic Military Training (BMT) Service Dress Uniform.
2. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
3. Scope of Work Summary:
a) The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and any other necessary items to create metal name tags for approximately 40,500 Active, Guard and Reserve trainees or Prior Service Enlisted Airman Orientation Course (EACO) personnel at JBSA-Lackland, TX. The U.S. Space Force is the approval authority for approximately 930 USSF trainees per year at JBSA-Lackland.
- The USAF metal name tags are designed for wear on the Air Force Service Dress Uniform, and each tag shall state the last name of the trainee or prior service (EAOC) personnel.
- The USSF metal name tags are designed for wear on the Space Force Service Dress Uniform, and each tag shall be two lines with the trainees or prior service personnel’s first or middle name on line one and their last name on line two.
- Each trainee or prior service personnel will receive one (1) each USAF Service Coat Metal Name Tag or one (1) each USSF Service Coat Metal Name Tag.
b) Please review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for full details regarding the material, composition, and makeup of the Metal Name Tags.
4. All name tags shall be delivered to JBSA-Lackland within 14 calendar days of receipt of the customer’s order.
5. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to query the market for potential sources who are interested and capable to timely and accurately manufacture USAF/USSF Basic Military Training Metal Name Tags in accordance with the standards indicated above and the attached SOW. Accordingly, offerors are requested and encouraged to complete the attached Market Survey/Questionnaire and email the response to: contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov not later than Jun 15, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT.
6. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTES; a decision to respond to this notice should be made voluntarily with no expectation of reimbursement for costs incurred in preparing the response. The Government’s evaluation of responses received will help determine whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses.
7. IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED, IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement.
8. Notes:
1. The solicitation, if issued, will include a requirement to submit sample USAF and USSF Metal Name Tags prior to submitting the proposal or quote. Failure to submit samples in a timely manner will result in the offeror being determined technically unacceptable and the proposed pricing will not be reviewed or considered.
2. Based on a previous Government shut-down the future Metal Name Tags contract will be officially designated as “Mission Essential”. This will result in the inclusion of clause(s)/ provisions that will require the offeror to submit a plan with their quote/proposal detailing how they will continue to supply the Government’s requirements during a lapse in appropriations (money) or other potential payment delays.
9. Attachments:
1. Statement of Work
2. Sources Sought Market Survey/Questionnaire
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