Veterans Recognition Medal Sets - Missouri National Guard

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri National Guard, is seeking vendors to produce Veterans Recognition Medal Sets for Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom campaigns via a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation, identified by number RFPC30034901801032, requires vendors to provide die-struck bronze medal and coin sets in two configurations: with color and bronze-only. 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. Deliverables must include medal and coin sets presented in presentation boxes, conforming to specific specifications outlined in Attachment #1 and Exhibit A. The procurement requires vendors to submit pricing across multiple quantity tiers ranging from 1-999 units to 10,000+ units for Desert Storm and 15,000+ units for Iraqi Freedom sets. The solicitation period runs from November 7, 2017, to November 17, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery required to the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program in Jefferson City. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits A, B, C, and F with their bid response, and include a one-time set-up charge covering dies, artwork, and plates.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors can respond through the MissouriBUYS procurement system. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. Payment terms are Net 45 Days, with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. The contract will be awarded for one year from the date of award, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors are required to provide maximum pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the initial guaranteed order volumes provide a baseline for potential contract value: 10,000 Desert Storm sets and 15,000 Iraqi Freedom sets. The state will evaluate bids and award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest price. The procurement appears to be funded by the State of Missouri, with no federal funding sources identified in the solicitation documents.