Sources Sought: U.S. Flags and Presentation Boxes
ID: W9124J-26-R-FLAGType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTONFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-1361, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

PSC

FLAGS AND PENNANTS (8345)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/171e1fb551eb43fd9ed415cf97a974bd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Sam Houston (MICC-FSH), is seeking sources for the procurement of U.S. flags and presentation boxes as part of the Army Retiring Soldier Commendation Program (ARSCP). The requirement includes the supply of 3’ x 5’ nylon U.S. flags with sewn stars and presentation boxes measuring approximately 10” x 12”, which must be assembled and shipped quarterly to over 59 Army installations, along with a tracking system and delivery reports. This procurement is critical for honoring retiring soldiers and ensuring compliance with the Berry Amendment, which mandates that the flags be 100% “Made in the USA.” Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement by 10:00 AM CST on December 15, 2025, to the primary contacts, Annalyssa Navarro-Schwener and Jacquelyn Morgan, via the provided email addresses, including documentation of Berry Amendment compliance and relevant past performance examples.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Annalyssa Navarro-Schwener
    annalyssa.o.navarro-schwener.civ@army.mil
    Jacquelyn Morgan
    jacquelyn.k.morgan.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice_26RFLAG_12NOV25.pdf
    The Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Sam Houston (MICC-FSH) has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research on U.S. Flags and Presentation Boxes. This is not a Request for Proposal but aims to identify potential sources for the Army Retiring Soldier Commendation Program (ARSCP). The requirement is for 3’ x 5’ nylon U.S. flags with sewn stars and presentation boxes (approx. 10” X 12”) with an insert for a pin. Vendors must assemble these items, ship them quarterly to 59 Army installations and other addresses, and provide a tracking system and quarterly delivery reports. A mandatory requirement is that the U.S. Flag component must be 100% “Made in the USA” and Berry Amendment compliant. The anticipated NAICS code is 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) and PSC is 8345 (Flags and Pennants). Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement by December 15, 2025, to annalyssa.o.navarro-schwener.civ@army.mil and jacquelyn.k.morgan.civ@army.mil, including organization information, UEI, CAGE Code, socioeconomic status, a tailored capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all requirements, documentation supporting Berry Amendment compliance for the flag, and up to three relevant past performance examples.
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