Insignia,grade,enlist

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles seeks quotes for 12,000 pairs of embroidered Air Force Staff Sergeant E-5 insignia chevrons (NSN 8455-01-388-8092) under RFQ SPE1C127Q0041, with quotes due October 15, 2026. The set-aside is Total Small Business, and quotes must be submitted through DIBBS.

Quoters must be certified by The Institute of Heraldry and listed on the TIOH certified manufacturer list to be considered for award. The Berry Amendment applies, requiring all components to be of domestic origin. First article testing is required: five samples are due to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within 30 days after award. The government reserves the right to cancel the order if first article samples are not received timely or result in failure.

Delivery is due 90 days after order, FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance at destination on firm fixed-price terms. Specifications call for full-color, large-size insignia measuring 4 inches, with bright white overredge stitching and a stitch count of 8,528 each. The requisition number is PR 7018448902. The RFQ incorporates DLA Master Solicitation for eProcurement Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) Revision 105 and FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including WAWF payment, E-Verify enrollment, and SAM representations and certifications. The buyer is Brendan McCarthy (DBM0174), reachable at 215-954-3584 or Brendan.McCarthy@DLA.mil.