Primary-USMC RFI For Buttons Insignia Plastic M67854-26-I-5429.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Program Manager, Combat Support Systems (PM CSS)

Product Manager, Combat Service Support Equipment (PdM CSSE)

MIL-B-20289D – Plastic Insignia Buttons General Information Document Type Request for Information (RFI) Request for Information Number M67854-26-I-5429 Posted Date 15 September 2026 Response Date 12 October 2026 NAICS Code 339993 PSC or FSC Classification Code 8315

1. PURPOSE

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking to identify interested and capable manufacturers and suppliers able to provide Plastic Insignia Buttons conforming to MIL-B- 20289D, Buttons, Insignia, Plastic.

This Request for Interest (RFI) is being issued for market research and acquisition-planning purposes to determine the availability of qualified sources capable of manufacturing, supplying, and delivering Marine Corps plastic insignia buttons in accordance with applicable military specifications and Government requirements.

The Government is particularly interested in manufacturers with existing tooling, production capability, quality-control processes, and experience producing military uniform insignia or similar molded plastic components.

2. BACKGROUND

The United States Marine Corps utilizes insignia buttons on designated uniform items. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of producing these buttons in accordance with MIL-B-20289D, Buttons, Insignia, Plastic.

The Government is seeking reliable domestic or otherwise qualified sources capable of supporting current and future Marine Corps requirements while maintaining consistent appearance, dimensional accuracy, workmanship, durability, and production quality.

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Government is interested in procuring Marine Corps Plastic Insignia Buttons manufactured in accordance with MIL-B-20289D.

The buttons shall be suitable for their intended Marine Corps uniform application and shall comply with the applicable requirements of MIL-B-20289D, including requirements governing:

• Plastic material;

• Button configuration;

• Marine Corps insignia design;

• Dimensions and tolerances;

• Color;

• Surface finish;

• Workmanship;

• Attachment/shank configuration;

• Molded detail;

• Inspection;

• Testing;

• Packaging; and

• Preservation.

The complete MIL-B-20289D specification, applicable drawings, patterns, or other Government technical data shall govern specific technical requirements.

4. MARINE CORPS EAGLE, GLOBE, AND ANCHOR

The button shall incorporate the appropriate Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) insignia.

The EGA shall be accurately and consistently reproduced with clear molded detail and a professional military appearance.

The finished button shall maintain the required insignia detail, shape, dimensions, color, and finish specified by the applicable Government technical requirements.

5. MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION

The buttons shall be manufactured from plastic material in accordance with the applicable requirements of MIL-B-20289D.

Interested sources should have the capability to maintain consistent material characteristics and production quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Manufacturers should identify their ability to provide material certifications or other documentation demonstrating compliance with applicable specification requirements.

6. MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY

Interested sources shall possess, or have access to, the manufacturing capability necessary to produce the required Marine Corps plastic insignia buttons.

Sources are encouraged to identify:

• Existing production tooling;

• Existing molds;

• Molding equipment;

• Production capacity;

• Manufacturing processes;

• Tooling maintenance capability;

• Tooling replacement capability;

• Ability to manufacture additional tooling;

• Production facility location(s); and

• Ability to support recurring production requirements.

Sources possessing existing tooling specifically configured for the Marine Corps plastic insignia button are encouraged to identify that capability.

7. QUALITY AND INSPECTION

The Government is interested in sources capable of maintaining consistent quality throughout production.

Interested sources should have quality-control procedures addressing, as applicable:

• Material inspection;

• Dimensional inspection;

• Visual inspection;

• Insignia detail;

• Color consistency;

• Surface finish;

• Workmanship;

• Attachment/shank integrity;

• Lot acceptance; and

• Final inspection.

Sources should identify any applicable quality-management certifications or Government-approved quality systems currently maintained by their organization.

8. PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Interested parties should provide their estimated production capacity for the required buttons.

Please identify:

• Normal monthly production capacity;

• Maximum monthly production capacity;

• Surge capacity, if available;

• Minimum order quantity;

• Typical production lot size; and

• Ability to support recurring Government requirements.

9. LEAD TIME

Interested parties should provide estimated lead times for:

• Tooling, if required;

• Initial samples;

• First article production, if required;

• Initial production quantity; and

• Subsequent production quantities.

The Government is particularly interested in sources capable of providing a short and reliable production lead time.

10. SAMPLES

The Government may request representative samples from interested manufacturers during the market research or acquisition process.

1) 1 gross of Type II, 27 ligne

2) 1 gross of Type I, 40 ligne

Interested sources should identify whether they can provide:

• Existing production samples;

• Engineering samples;

• First-article samples; or

• Production-lot samples.

Any samples provided should accurately represent the proposed production configuration.

11. PACKAGING AND PRESERVATION

Interested sources should identify their ability to package and preserve the buttons in a manner that prevents damage during transportation, handling, and storage.

Packaging should protect the buttons from damage, contamination, scratching, deformation, moisture, and other conditions that could adversely affect serviceability or appearance.

12. BUSINESS INFORMATION

Interested parties shall provide the following information:

1. Company legal name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact

(POC).

2. Business website;

3. SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);

4. CAGE Code;

5. Business size;

6. Socioeconomic status, if applicable;

7. Applicable NAICS code;

8. Applicable PSC/FSC code, if known; and

9. GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number, if applicable.

10. Recommended contracting strategy (Commercial, Noncommercial, Firm Fixed price, Cost).

13. PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Interested sources are encouraged to identify previous experience supplying:

• U.S. Marine Corps;

• Department of Defense;

• Other Federal agencies;

• Military uniform components;

• Military insignia;

• Plastic buttons;

• Molded plastic components; or

• Products manufactured to military specifications.

Sources may provide relevant contract numbers, part numbers, NSNs, customer information, quantities, and periods of performance where such information is releasable.

14. INTEREST AND CAPABILITY RESPONSE

Interested parties should provide a brief statement confirming their interest and capability to manufacture and supply MIL-B-20289D Plastic Insignia Buttons.

The response should address:

A. MIL-B-20289D Capability

State whether the company currently manufactures, or is capable of manufacturing, buttons in accordance with MIL-B-20289D.

C. Tooling

Identify whether the company currently possesses tooling capable of producing the required Marine Corps insignia button.

D. Production

Identify estimated production capacity and lead time.

E. Quality

Describe applicable quality-control capabilities.

F. Experience

Identify relevant Government or commercial manufacturing experience.

15. ESTIMATED QUANTITY

The Government has not established a final procurement quantity at this time.

For planning purposes, interested sources are encouraged to provide pricing and production-capacity information for multiple potential quantities, such as:

• 1,000 buttons;

• 5,000 buttons;

• 10,000 buttons;

• 25,000 buttons;

• 50,000 buttons; and

• 100,000+ buttons.

The Government may establish a different quantity in a future solicitation.

16. RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to Marine Corps Systems Command via e-mail ONLY to Cheryl Dunn at cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil, no later than 12 October 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S.

Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

Submissions shall be no more than ten (10) pages in length on 8 ½ x 11 in paper, using 12-point font and include the information cited in this RFI.

mailto:cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil

17. QUESTIONS

Questions concerning this Request for Interest should be submitted electronically to Cheryl Dunn at cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil, no later than 24 September 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Questions should not contain proprietary, classified, or sensitive information. Please be advised that any proprietary information must be clearly marked as such on a page-by-page basis. The Government will not assume that any of the information provided by a respondent is proprietary, unless it is clearly marked on each page.

18. REQUEST FOR INTEREST NOTICE

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INTEREST AND MARKET RESEARCH

ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.

This RFI is issued solely to identify interested and capable sources and to assist the Government with acquisition planning.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Do not submit a proposal at this time.

No contract will be awarded as a result of this Request for Interest. This announcement does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or promise to issue a solicitation in the future.

The Government is not requesting formal proposals or offers at this time.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting information in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding are the sole responsibility of the respondent.

Submission of a response does not guarantee that a company will be included in any future procurement, nor does failure to respond preclude participation in a future solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to modify the requirements based upon information received from industry.

If a future solicitation is issued, interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for additional information and procurement announcements.

19. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION

MIL-B-20289D

Buttons, Insignia, Plastic Revision D – September 10, 1990 mailto:cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil

Interested sources shall review the complete specification and applicable Government technical data before representing that their product complies with MIL-B-20289D.

20. GOVERNMENT INTENT

The Government's intent is to identify qualified sources capable of providing a consistent, reliable, and specification-compliant Marine Corps Plastic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Insignia Button.

Sources with existing MIL-B-20289D tooling, demonstrated production history, and the ability to support future Marine Corps requirements are strongly encouraged to respond.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

EAGLE, GLOBE, AND ANCHOR