Joint Staff Challenge Coin Procurement

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting quotes for production and delivery of commemorative coins for the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with quotes due September 18 by 5:00 PM EST. This is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside competed in full and open environment.

Place of performance is Washington, VA 20318. All coins must be USA-made, die-struck brass. The VCJCS coin measures 2.67 inches width by 2.0 inches height with a brushed satin finish, featuring a raised brass eagle, four raised blue stars, K-Bar knife, and specified enamel inlays in white and light blue, with engraved text "13TH VICE CHAIRMAN" and "OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF." The SEAC coin measures 2.5 inches length by 2.25 inches width, weighs 75 grams, and features a solid brass die-struck design with specified Pantone color elements including the Joint Staff seal, U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer badge, Navy SEAL Trident insignia, and engraved text including "THE DEED IS ALL, NOT THE GLORY" and SEAC David L. Isom's signature and Roman Numeral VI.

The base year award covers 700 VCJCS coins, 700 SEAC coins, and die cast samples for each, with initial delivery required by November 6, 2026. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price purchase order with eight option years running through December 2030, with varying quantities of 250–500 coins per line item per option year. Contractors must submit die cast images within 10 calendar days of award, physical samples within 24 calendar days of approval, and finished coins within 30 calendar days of sample approval. One hundred percent inspection and defect replacement within 14 days are required. All deliverables ship to the Joint Staff Comptroller in Washington, DC. Compliance with the Berry Amendment is required. The Government reserves the right to award based on lowest price unless past performance information indicates otherwise. Quotes must include pricing, technical descriptions demonstrating specification compliance, points of contact, and completed certifications, submitted via email to paul.j.pepi.civ@us.navy.mil (do not submit .zip files). The NAICS code is 541490, Other Specialized Design Services; PSC is 8345, Flags and Pennants.