Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing

The NAICS 339910 Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing category encompasses the production of military-related decorative and identification items, including service medals, ribbons, badges, insignias, and specialized uniform accessories. These products are primarily designed for military personnel recognition, identification, and ceremonial purposes. The manufacturing process involves creating precision-crafted items that meet strict military specifications for design, material quality, and durability. The category includes the fabrication of individual and unit decorations, rank and branch insignias, service ribbons, and other specialized military recognition items.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of small business and nonprofit organization procurement, with typical contract values ranging from $2,000 to $733,050. Frequent awardees include Kennedy Inc., IRA Green Inc., Action Embroidery Corp, and Lions Industries For The Blind. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is the predominant funding agency, with most contracts set aside for small businesses or awarded to nonprofit organizations that provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Delivery locations frequently include Arizona Industries for the Blind, suggesting a strategic focus on supporting organizations that employ individuals with visual impairments. Contract durations typically range from 30 to 211 days, with firm fixed-price structures being the most common.

Recent federal contract opportunities continue the established pattern of military uniform and recognition item procurement. The solicitations primarily target small businesses under the NAICS 339910 category, with quantities ranging from 1,000 to 90,000 units. Typical items include service ribbons, qualification badges, rank insignias, branch insignias, and individual decoration sets. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles consistently posts these opportunities, with electronic submission requirements and specific delivery timelines. Most solicitations specify delivery to Arizona Industries for the Blind within 85 to 211 days after order, maintaining the established pattern of supporting nonprofit employment initiatives while fulfilling military supply chain requirements.