Attachment 01 - Salient Characteristics W9124J26RPINS 27JAN26.pdf
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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a federal procurement of U.S. Army Retired Lapel Buttons under solicitation W9124J26RPINS, issued 5 January 2026. The Installation Management Command (IMCOM) G1 requires procurement of retirement pins to be presented to Soldiers upon retirement, transition to the Retired Reserve, or discharge after meeting eligibility for non-regular retired pay, covering all three Army Components: Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard.
The pins must feature a gold metal base with a black background displaying a black star overlaid by a white star, encircled by a gold-edged black ring inscribed with "Retired" at the top and "Soldier for Life" at the bottom in gold text. The pin shall measure 7/8-inch in diameter and include a standard military butterfly clutch fastener (brass/gold tone) on the back, along with raised marking stating "THE ARMY STAR LOGO IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK MADE IN THE USA" or other hallmark as required by The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH). A mandatory certification requirement mandates that pins be obtained from TIOH-licensed manufacturers or vendors with demonstrated supply chain relationships to TIOH-certified manufacturers, as outlined in Army Regulation 600-8-22. Vendors must individually wrap each pin to prevent damage, bulk pack in corrugated fiberboard master cases marked with contract number, item description, quantity, and destination address, and ship within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The vendor must develop a tracking system for delivery confirmation and provide quarterly delivery reports to all three Army Components. The resulting contract is unclassified, and all pins shall be manufactured in the United States in accordance with TIOH Quality Control Program standards.
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Attachment 01 – Salient Characteristics
W9124J26RPINS
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR U.S. ARMY RETIRED LAPEL BUTTONS
SOLICITATION: W9124J26RPINS
5 January 2026
1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Installation Management Command (IMCOM) G1 requires the procurement of U.S. Army Retiring Soldier Lapel Buttons, in compliance with Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22. These pins, officially designated as U.S. Army Retired Lapel Buttons, are presented to Soldiers upon retirement, transition to the Retired Reserve, or discharge after meeting eligibility for non-regular retired pay.
This requirement encompasses all three Army Components: Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard.
2. PIN DESCRIPTION
a. Item: U.S. Army Retired Lapel Button (Official Insignia).
b. Design: The button (pin) shall feature a gold metal base with a black background displaying a black star overlaid by a white star. Encircling the device is a gold-edged black ring with the inscription "Retired" at the top and "Soldier for Life" at the bottom in gold text.
c. Dimensions: The pin shall measure 7/8-inch in diameter.
d. Fastener: The back of the pin should include the standard military “butterfly clutch” fastener (brass/gold tone) to secure the pin to clothing.
e. Marking: The back of the pin shall include the raised marking: "THE ARMY STAR LOGO IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK MADE IN THE USA" or other hallmark as required by The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH).
3. MANDATORY CERTIFICATION
a. TIOH License: The pins must be obtained from certified sources licensed by the Army Institute of Heraldry (TIOH), as outlined in AR 600-8-22.
b. Quality Control: TIOH oversees the Heraldic Quality Control Program, which ensures insignia authenticity and quality. Only manufacturers certified by TIOH are authorized to produce these items.
c. Proof of Status: The Vendor must be a TIOH-certified manufacturer or must demonstrate a supply chain relationship with a TIOH-certified manufacturer.
Figure 1: U.S. Army Retired Lapel Button
Figure 2: Butterly Clutch Fastener
Attachment 01 – Salient Characteristics
W9124J26RPINS
4. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
a. Unit Packaging: Each pin shall be individually wrapped in plastic or placed in a small poly-bag to prevent scratching and damage during shipment.
b. Master Shipping Containers: Individual pins shall be bulk packed in standard shipping containers (Master Cases) constructed of corrugated fiberboard to prevent crushing.
c. Marking: Each Master Case shall be clearly marked on the exterior with Contract Number, Item Description, Quantity, and Destination Address.
5. DELIVERY AND REPORTING
a. The Vendor shall ship the specified quantity identified in each Delivery Order within 30 days ARO.
b. The vendor shall develop a tracking system to confirm delivery/receipt and provide quarterly delivery reports to all three Army Components.
c. Ordering: The vendor shall accept and process quarterly orders placed through IMCOM, with shipping addresses provided by the government.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any resulting contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of Unclassified. Pins shall be manufactured in the United States ("Made in the USA") in accordance with TIOH Quality Control Program standards.
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