LAPEL BUTTON, AWARD

The contract specifies the procurement of 1,000 lapel buttons for award purposes, each to be presented in a hinged red velour box measuring approximately 1-3/4 inches wide by 2-1/8 inches deep by 1-1/8 inches high, with rounded corners. The interior features a matching red velour base pad and a white satin top liner, and each box is to be enclosed in a poly sleeve or heat-sealed bag. One hundred of these individually wrapped boxes are packed into a commercial-grade folding cardboard box, and multiple intermediate boxes are to be shipped in a durable commercial-grade container designed to prevent corrosion, deterioration, or damage during transit. The red color of the case must closely match Marine Corps Scarlet, cable number HBD 67154, with Pantone 186U as an approved alternate. The lapel button itself bears the raised gold lettering “SEMPER,” “FIDELIS,” and “U.S. MARINES” within a blue frame, with a raised gold number indicating years of service added per specified design. The packaging complies with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required. The contract is priced on a firm fixed price basis with zero variance allowed in quantity, and delivery is required within 120 days after the award date. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The designated delivery point is Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ, and packaging and shipment must align with DLA procurement standards including RP001 palletization guidelines. The item’s NSN is 8455-01-513-5344, and it falls under NAICS code 339993. The contract was issued by the Department of Defense through C and T Supply Chain, with delivery expected by February 27, 2027. The point of contact for inquiries is Xavier Perez, reachable via email or phone provided. All shipments must adher to DLA transport and freight procedures, and the unit of issue is each (EA).