NGB Seals

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE National Guard Bureau NGB Seal Plaques NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought is for planning and informational purposes only and shall NOT be considered as a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Bid (RFB), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this Sources Sought Notice or furnishing the requested information. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of a contractor’s submission of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or the Government’s use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this Sources Sought Notice. The Government is only seeking sources and information for market research to determine the availability of commercial capabilities. The availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. Submittals will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government’s review. 1.0 Introduction The National Guard Bureau’s Operational Contracting Division Contracting Office (NGB-AQ-C), 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204, is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as market research to identify interested parties capable of producing and delivering National Guard Bureau presentation seal plaques. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. 2.0 Scope The draft Purchase Description and artwork/specifications are included as attachments to this posting on SAM.gov. The estimated period of performance is a single firm-fixed-price order with delivery required in September/October 2026. 3.0 Response Requirements Contractors that possess the skills, resources, and capabilities necessary to manufacture and deliver the plaques are invited to submit an executive summary (maximum 10 pages, 8.5" × 11", 12-point font). Responses must include: Company name and address (Corporate/Principal Office), and primary point of contact (name, telephone number, e-mail address). UEI and CAGE code. SBA small-business program status and entrance/exit dates (if applicable). Any relevant GWAC or GSA Schedule contract number (if applicable). Confirmation that NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), size standard 500 employees, is appropriate, or recommendation of a more suitable NAICS code. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, describe the management structure. A brief statement of the company’s ability to manufacture (or fully manage the manufacture of) the plaques described in the Purchase Description. Any comments or questions regarding the draft Purchase Description or artwork. Do not submit pricing or a proposal. Capability information only is requested. 4.0 Response Deadline and Submission Responses must be received by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 21 September 2026. Submit responses by e-mail to both: christopher.k.shoemaker.mil@army.mil beau.j.armentor.mil@army.mil