Sole Source memo for hubs and dies required for the production and procurement of black, plastic, USMC insignia buttons, and the eagle, globe and anchor collar insignia.

Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) seeks to procure specialized hubs and dies necessary for manufacturing black, plastic USMC insignia buttons and the eagle, globe, and anchor collar insignia, which are key components of Marine Corps uniforms. This procurement will be conducted through a sole source approach rather than full and open competition. The items include specific sizes and quantities of dies and hubs for both the MIL-B-20989 insignia buttons and MIL-DTL-15665/12H collar insignia, ensuring adherence to USMC specifications and standards. Feeley’s Die Cutting, located in North Providence, Rhode Island, is identified as the sole known supplier capable of producing these precision master tools required for the insignia. The contract references the necessity for specialized equipment and expertise to meet stringent military specifications, with Feeley’s Die Cutting uniquely qualified to fulfill this requirement. Interested parties able to meet the USMC’s specifications were invited to contact Germa Batton by August 15, 2011, for further engagement. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 332212, relating to the manufacture of fabricated metal products, and involves the Department of Defense office located in Quantico, Virginia. This procurement is critical to maintaining the authenticity and quality of USMC uniform insignia.