SAM #36C26126Q0943

VA Palo Alto seeks 140,000 custom Million Veteran Program lapel pins with preproduction samples

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is seeking a supplier for custom Million Veteran Program (MVP) lapel pins to support the VA Palo Alto Health Care System's Research Service. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Products/Services Requested: - 140,000 custom MVP lapel pins - 1.125 inch circle metal pins with rubber backing - Features the MVP logo and specific design elements - Each pin individually packaged in a plastic bag (no wording on bags) - Preproduction samples required: - 10 sample pins for initial government approval - 100 additional sample pins for further approval - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Full production and delivery contingent on government approval of preproduction samples - Delivery of all pins and samples required within 90 days after receipt of order - 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339999 - Firm-fixed-price contract - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Complete specifications and design files are provided in the solicitation documents

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has a requirement for 140,000 custom Million Veteran Program (MVP) lapel pins, including design, manufacture, rubber backing, individual poly-bag packaging, and delivery, in support of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System's Research Service.

This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339999, size standard 550 employees.

Preproduction samples are required for Government approval prior to authorization of full production. See the attached solicitation, Statement of Requirement, and Salient Characteristics for complete specifications, delivery instructions, and evaluation criteria.

Quotes are due no later than August 17, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT. Quotes shall be submitted electronically to:

Edward Hunter, edward.hunter@va.gov Janetra Johnson, janetra.johnson@va.gov

Telephone and fax responses will not be accepted. This synopsis/solicitation is issued under FAR Part 12/13 commercial procedures.

Point of Contact: Primary: Janetra Johnson, Contract Specialist, janetra.johnson@va.gov Secondary: Edward Hunter, Contracting Officer, edward.hunter@va.gov

Attachments to Upload:

RFQ 36C26126Q0943  Design File — 2026 MVP Logo Pin_Model Sheet_Final

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