AFRC FY26 - New RS Badges and Stars
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA664326Q6107
- Agency
-
Reserve Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- PSC
- 8455 Badges And Insignia
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command is procuring new recruiting service badges and stars for Air Force Reserve recruiters through a sole source acquisition to NLS Specialties Inc (CAGE 00TX4), with proposals due May 20, 2026.
The procurement covers approximately 1,700 pieces across eight contract line items: AFR Basic Recruiter badges in small (2" round, 200 qty) and large (3" round, 200 qty) sizes; AFR 115% Small and Large Silver Wreath badges with holes for stars (200 qty each); AFR Century Small and Large Gold Wreath badges with holes for stars (50 qty each); and AFR Master badges in small and large versions with silver and gold wreaths and holes for stars (50 qty each). Additional line items include AFRC Senior badges, Command Master badges, and silver and gold stars with blue numbers.
The sole source justification rests on NLS Specialties' exclusive ownership of proprietary tooling and molds developed over 70 years as the original manufacturer of Air Force Recruiting Service badges. Market research confirmed that while other vendors can produce generic badges, no competing source has access to the proprietary molds and dies required to replicate the official Air Force Reserve badges within the required timeframe without substantial delays and reverse-engineering costs. The Air Force Reserve is modernizing the badge design to adopt structural features of the active component's Air Force Recruiting badge while retaining the Air Force Reserve logo and introducing a new recognition system using stars to denote individual recruiter achievements. The NAICS code is 314999, All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills; the PSC code is 8455, Badges and Insignia. The government commits to conducting annual market reviews to assess whether future competition may become feasible.
Notice text
This is a sole source acquisition to NLS Specialties Inc (NLS), CAGE: 00TX4.
Recruiting Badges are required uniform items for all Air Force Reserve recruiters and their assigned uniformed support staff. For over 20 years, Air Force Reserve Recruiting has maintained a legacy of presenting a unique badge and rocker to be worn with the dress blue uniform. Traditionally, badges and rockers were awarded jointly, reflecting the recruiter’s classification and accomplishments for each fiscal year. To strengthen alignment with the Total Force, the Air Force Reserve Recruiting badge is being updated to adopt the design and structural features of the active component's Air Force Recruiting badge. The new badge retains the Air Force Reserve logo, ensuring Reserve recruiters remain distinctly identifiable while promoting a consistent, professional appearance across all Air Force recruiting personnel. The updated badge also introduces a new recognition system using Stars on the badge denote individual recruiter achievements. Silver and gold wreaths indicate skill levels and higher accomplishments, providing clear, visible acknowledgment of performance and expertise. This modernized design balances
historical legacy, organizational identity, and Total Force integration, while enhancing the recognition of recruiter contributions and excellence.
CLIN 0001 – AFR BASIC RECRUITER SMALL (2" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0002 – AFR BASIC RECRUITER LARGE (3" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0003 – AFR 115% SMALL SILVER WREATH, WITH HOLE FOR STAR (2.5" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0004 – AFR 115% LARGE SILVER WREATH, WITH HOLE FOR STAR (3" Round) – Qty: 200 ea
CLIN 0005 – AFR CENTURY SMALL, GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (2.5" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0006 – AFR CENTURY LARGE, GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (3" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0007 – AFR SMALL MASTER BADGE, SILVER & GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (2.5" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0008 – AFR LARGE MASTER BADGE, SILVER & GOLD WREATH WITH HOLE FOR STAR (3" Round) – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0009 – AFRC SMALL SENIOR BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH FIXED 3d STAR (2.5" x 2") – Qty: 100 ea
CLIN 0010 – AFRC LARGE SENIOR BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH FIXED 3d STAR (3"x2.5") – Qty: 100 ea
CLIN 0011 – AFRC SMALL MASTER BADGE, ENCIRCLED SILVER 3d STAR (2.5" x 2") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0012 – AFRC LARGE MASTER BADGE, ENCIRCLED SILVER 3d STAR (3"x2.5") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0013 – AFRC SMALL COMMAND MASTER BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH GOLD ENCIRCLED 3d STAR (2.5" x 2") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0014 – AFRC LARGE COMMAND MASTER BADGE, SILVER WREATH WITH GOLD ENCIRCLED 3d STAR (3"x2.5") – Qty: 50 ea
CLIN 0015 – SILVER STAR WITH BLUE NUMBER – Qty: 1,750 ea
CLIN 0016 – GOLD STAR WITH BLUE NUMBER – Qty: 1,750 ea
CLIN 0017 – BLUE STAR WITH BLUE NUMBER – Qty: 100 ea
All CLINs above are Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Required delivery is 23 July 2026. FOB and Inspection/Acceptance will be at Destination. Ship to location is HQ AFRC/RSXR at Robins AFB, GA (DoDAAC F5BFRS). Quote shall include all unit price discounts available based on the quanities cited.
Standard commercial terms and conditions apply.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSJ - RS Badges and Stars - Redacted.pdf |
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