Veterans Recognition Medal Sets - Missouri National Guard

The State of Missouri is seeking vendors to provide Veterans Recognition Medal Sets for the Missouri National Guard through a Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number RFPC30034901800175. The procurement involves die-struck bronze medal and coin sets for Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom veterans, with two configuration options: colored and bronze-only versions. The state guarantees an initial minimum order of 10,000 Desert Storm medal sets and 15,000 Iraqi Freedom medal sets, with potential for additional quantities based on veteran applications. The medal sets must conform to detailed specifications outlined in the RFP's attachments, including precise requirements for medal design, ribbon draping, attaching devices, and presentation box specifications. Vendors are required to submit pricing for multiple quantity tiers ranging from 1-999 units up to 15,000+ units, and must include a one-time set-up charge to cover costs of dies, artwork, and plates. The solicitation was posted on September 29, 2017, with proposal responses due by October 20, 2017, and the contract term is one year from the date of award. Delivery will be made to the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program located at 2405 Logistics Road in Jefferson City, Missouri, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days and Free On Board (FOB) Destination shipping.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor qualifications, indicating the solicitation is open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. Vendors must submit completed exhibits A, B, and C along with their bid response, which can be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the initial minimum order quantities suggest a significant procurement value, with 10,000 Desert Storm and 15,000 Iraqi Freedom medal sets as the guaranteed baseline. The state reserves the right to purchase additional quantities as needed, which could potentially increase the overall contract value. Pricing will be evaluated based on the submitted quantity-tiered pricing, with the state seeking the best value proposition from responsive vendors. The one-time set-up charge and the detailed technical specifications will likely play a crucial role in vendor selection and contract award.