Badge,qualification

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles, through contracting office SPE1C1, seeks quotes for 30,000 each of BADGE,QUALIFICATION (NSN 8455-01-742-0527) under RFQ SPE1C127Q0078, with quotes due October 22, 2026. No set-aside is used. Quotes must be submitted via DIBBS.

The item is PSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Line 0001 calls for 30,000 EA with delivery 171 days after order, on firm fixed price terms, FOB destination with inspection at destination. The attached RFQ summary identifies the item as Master Combat Medical Badges, U.S. Army, 4th Award, Regular Size, Subdued, with delivery to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona.

Quoters must be certified manufacturers listed by The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) to be considered for award. All components must be of domestic origin under the Berry Amendment. Five first article samples are due within 30 days of award, with first article testing completed within 30 days of receipt. Production lot testing follows first article approval. Pricing must account for market risk and volatility. Contractors must maintain E-Verify registration, complete annual SAM representations and certifications, and comply with covered telecommunications equipment prohibitions. Invoicing is submitted electronically through VIM, and payment is processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).