Custom Plaques for Government awards
ID: NIH-OD5-OLAO-NOI6835666Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHBethesda, MD, 20892, US

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Special Notice HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking custom plaques for government awards. The plaques are typically used to recognize and honor individuals for their achievements. The procurement includes 600qty of Merit Awards plaques, which are 9 x 12 dark cherry/mahogany piano finish wood plaques with a 7x10" dark blue flocked mat and a 6.5 x 9.5" gold metal plate. The plaques also include set up, individual cardboard boxes, labeling, and delivery. The plaques will be used for the 2023 Directors Award and come in different styles, including blue flocking with gold plate, green flocking with silver plate, blue flocking with silver plate, and black flocking with silver plate. The place of performance for this procurement is Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. The primary contact for this procurement is Lisa Ingram, who can be reached at lisa.ingram@nih.gov or 3014020835.

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