Insignia,shoulder S

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles seeks quotations for 4,500 units of shoulder sleeve insignia (NSN 8455-01-654-1673) under RFQ SPE1C127Q0048, with quotes due October 16, 2026, submitted via DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," and the buy carries no restrictive set-aside, sole-source intent, or vehicle requirement.

Delivery is required 128 days after order date, FOB destination with inspection at destination. Per the attached solicitation summary, delivery is to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix. Quotes are valid for 90 days and priced firm fixed price.

The insignia are for the 16th Engineer Brigade in Operational Camouflage Pattern, in Bagby Green and Black with hook fastener tape backing. They must conform to drawing A-1-530 with a minimum stitch count of 5,526, Type I, Style 1, Class 2. Offerors must be certified manufacturers on The Institute of Heraldry's certified manufacturer list. Five first article samples are due within 30 days of award. Government first article testing completes within 30 days of receipt, followed by production lot testing after approval. The government reserves the right to cancel if samples are not received or first article testing fails.

Packaging requires MIL-DTL-14652B and ASTM-D-3591, marking per MIL-STD-129, and palletizing per MIL-HNBK-774. Insignia are bundled in groups of 20 and shipped in plastic-sealed containers holding no more than 14 bags, with 5,600 units maximum per container. The solicitation incorporates Berry Amendment domestic preference, safeguarding of covered defense information, WAWF payment procedures, employment eligibility verification, and prohibitions on certain foreign equipment and services.