Insignia, grade, enliste

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is soliciting quotes for the procurement of military insignia for enlisted grades under National Stock Number 8455005775297. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks 24,000 units of enlisted grade insignia to be delivered to Arizona Industries for the Blind within 81 days from award. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes for consideration, and submissions must be made electronically through the provided link. The solicitation will be evaluated based on timely receipt of quotes, with hard copies unavailable; however, digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards are accessible electronically to support the bidding process. The deadline for quote submission is December 12, 2025, providing potential contractors with an 11-day window to prepare and submit their responses.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to certified small business concerns. The contract involves the manufacturing of insignia, which falls under NAICS category 339910 (Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing) and PSC category 84 (Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry). The requirement specifies a delivery quantity of 24,000 units with a performance period of 81 days after award, ensuring timely fulfillment for military personnel outfitting needs. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation notice. The place of performance designates Arizona Industries for the Blind as the delivery recipient, indicating the end-use location for the procured insignia.