MEDALS/AWARDS

The state of South Carolina, through the Adjutant General's Office, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of various medals, awards, and associated ribbon bars. The requested items include the Palmetto Cross, South Carolina Guardsman Medal of Valor, South Carolina Exceptional Service Medal, and South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 5 to 2,000 units per item. The solicitation has a submission deadline of July 5, 2024, and the award is scheduled to be posted on July 12, 2024. The contract term is for one year, with four one-year renewal options. Pricing is required to be fixed for the duration of the contract.

The contract opportunity is open to all interested and qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The solicitation does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB states that the state may provide a preference for South Carolina end products or US end products, but no other details are given regarding the evaluation criteria or budget ranges. Offerors must be registered with the state and provide the required certifications.