The Award Group, Inc.

The Award Group, Inc. is a for-profit manufacturer and supplier of recognition products based in New Milford, Connecticut, specializing in creating awards, medals, certificates, lapel pins, and other commemorative items for federal agencies. The company provides comprehensive recognition solutions to various civilian government departments, focusing on creating high-quality products that support employee recognition, service milestone acknowledgment, and ceremonial award programs. Registered in SAM.gov since May 2009 with an active registration through November 2025, The Award Group has established itself as a trusted vendor for federal agencies seeking customized recognition products.

Through its prime federal contract awards, The Award Group has consistently delivered recognition items to multiple civilian agencies, including the Department of Justice, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, and Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract awards have ranged from small business set-aside contracts for retirement lapel pins to larger multi-year agreements for comprehensive awards programs. Most contract awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or Blanket Purchase Agreement calls, with values ranging from $15,600 to $949,360.30. While many contracts are not set aside for small businesses, The Award Group has demonstrated eligibility for small business designations and has been awarded some total small business set-aside contracts, particularly for retirement recognition products.

The Award Group maintains several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs), most notably a $475,000 General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract running through March 2026, a $500,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Department of Commerce, and a $949,360.30 BPA with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These IDVs enable federal agencies to efficiently procure recognition products through pre-negotiated pricing and streamlined procurement processes. The most recent IDV, a $1,000,000 BPA with the Bureau of Human Resources awarded in December 2024, extends through December 2029 and includes calligraphy services. These contract vehicles allow The Award Group to provide a wide range of recognition products across multiple federal agencies, supporting employee appreciation and ceremonial award programs with specialized, high-quality commemorative items.