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NGB Seals
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The National Guard Bureau's Operational Contracting Division is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable vendors for the manufacture and delivery of 541 presentation seal plaques. The project is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price contract, potentially set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 339999. The plaques must be 14 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick, constructed of wood, and adhere to specific Pantone color standards. The government will provide digital artwork, which must be used exclusively for this contract, and requires a production-representative sample for approval within 15 calendar days of award before full production begins. Delivery is scheduled for September and October 2026, following a three-stage shipment process: an initial 200 plaques, a second batch of 200, and a final delivery of 141. All shipments are FOB Destination, and the contractor is responsible for all shipping costs. Each plaque must be individually wrapped to prevent damage and packed in sturdy outer containers marked with the contract number, quantity, and destination. Interested parties must submit a capability-focused executive summary of no more than ten pages by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 21, 2026, including their UEI, CAGE code, and small business status.
General Info
NAICS
Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
National Guard Bureau
NGB Seal Plaques
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought is for planning and informational purposes only and shall NOT be considered as a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Bid (RFB), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this Sources Sought Notice or furnishing the requested information. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of a contractor’s submission of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the Government’s use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this Sources Sought Notice. The Government is only seeking sources and information for market research to determine the availability of commercial capabilities. The availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. Submittals will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government’s review.
1.0 Introduction
The National Guard Bureau’s Operational Contracting Division Contracting Office (NGB-AQ-C), 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204, is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as market research to identify interested parties capable of producing and delivering National Guard Bureau presentation seal plaques.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Multiple awards may be made.
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
2.0 Scope
The draft Purchase Description and artwork/specifications are included as attachments to this posting on SAM.gov.
The estimated period of performance is a single firm-fixed-price order with delivery required in September/October 2026.
3.0 Response Requirements
Contractors that possess the skills, resources, and capabilities necessary to manufacture and deliver the plaques are invited to submit an executive summary (maximum 10 pages, 8.5" × 11", 12-point font). Responses must include:
- Company name and address (Corporate/Principal Office), and primary point of contact (name, telephone number, e-mail address).
- UEI and CAGE code.
- SBA small-business program status and entrance/exit dates (if applicable).
- Any relevant GWAC or GSA Schedule contract number (if applicable).
- Confirmation that NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), size standard 500 employees, is appropriate, or recommendation of a more suitable NAICS code.
- If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, describe the management structure.
- A brief statement of the company’s ability to manufacture (or fully manage the manufacture of) the plaques described in the Purchase Description.
- Any comments or questions regarding the draft Purchase Description or artwork.
Do not submit pricing or a proposal. Capability information only is requested.
4.0 Response Deadline and Submission
Responses must be received by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 21 September 2026.
Submit responses by e-mail to both:
christopher.k.shoemaker.mil@army.mil
beau.j.armentor.mil@army.mil
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