U. S. Army TIOH Military Insignia Sources Sought Notice

The U.S. Department of the Army, specifically The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is seeking sources capable of designing, developing, and producing various authorized military insignia through this Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information. This is a pre-solicitation market research effort, not a formal solicitation, and does not guarantee a contractual commitment or award. The government seeks to identify qualified vendors and assess small business set-aside opportunities across multiple categories including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small-disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses. Respondents must submit a comprehensive five-page capability statement addressing contact information, technical capabilities, commerciality of proposed items, product descriptions, past performance, and sources of supply and service. The deadline for responses is January 20, 2026, with the government assuming no financial responsibility for costs incurred in preparing responses.

This Sources Sought Notice includes no specific set-aside designation at this time, though the government is actively evaluating set-aside possibilities for qualified small business entities. The requirement involves replacing 14 existing Blanket Purchase Agreements that expire in FY2026, with contractors expected to be TIOH-verified and authorized to produce military insignia including decorations, service medals, ribbons, badges, lapel buttons, shoulder sleeve insignia, and unit patches. Contractors must be capable of providing 2D and 3D digital files, manufacturing prototypes, creating steel dies and hubs, producing quality assurance samples, and fulfilling orders on schedule with detailed production documentation. The products will be produced for commercial sale through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Defense Logistics Agency. No specific award value or quantity information is disclosed in this sources sought notice, as TIOH is currently in the planning stages and may continue to modify the requirement as necessary.