Merchant Marine Medals & Emblem

Location:	Federal
Posted:	Jul 8, 2026
Due:	Jul 12, 2026
Agency:	TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	84 - Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Solicitation No:	MAPR53026000009
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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

MAPR53026000009

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Department/Ind. Agency

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

Office

693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

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General Information View Changes

Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Jul 08, 2026 12:39 pm EDT
Original Published Date: Jun 29, 2026 12:01 pm EDT
Updated Date Offers Due: Jul 12, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Original Date Offers Due: Jul 08, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Updated Inactive Date: Jul 27, 2026
Original Inactive Date: Jul 23, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 8455 - BADGES AND INSIGNIA
NAICS Code:
- 339910 - Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
Place of Performance:

USA

Description View Changes

Requirement Description: U.S. Merchant Marine Military Medals and Emblems

Scope of Requirement The contractor shall provide official, high-quality military-grade medals, sets, buttons, and emblems. All items must meet official federal manufacturing and design standards for United States military decorations.

Itemized Supply List The contractor must supply the following specific items (as shown in the list provided):

Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (MMEM) Sets: Awarded to U.S. Merchant Mariners (including cadets) who serve operational duty in designated war zones or hazardous areas.

Merchant Marine World War II Atlantic War Zone Medal: Awarded for service in the Atlantic War Zone during WWII.

Merchant Marine WWII Victory Medal: Awarded for service during World War II.

Merchant Marine WWII Merchant Marine Honorable Service Button: A distinct lapel button for individuals honorably discharged from WWII Merchant Marine service.

Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal: Awarded for service in the Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone during WWII.

WWII Merchant Marine Emblem: An official emblem/pin designating service in the Merchant Marine during WWII.

Quality and Compliance Standards

Completeness: Full "Sets" (such as the MMEM Sets) must include the regulation-size medal, ribbon bar, and any required lapel pins or storage cases typically included in an official presentation set.

Authenticity: All medals and insignia must precisely match historical and statutory design criteria specified for United States Merchant Marine awards.

THE MAILING ADDRESS:

Maritime Administration MAR-530

ATTN: Daniel Roberts - W24-232

Mail Stop #4

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

(see attached amendment)

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MAR 380 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE
WASHINGTON , DC 20590
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Tsedey Aragie
tsedey.aragie@dot.gov
Phone Number 202-366-2802

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Jul 08, 2026 12:39 pm EDTSolicitation (Updated)
Jun 29, 2026 12:01 pm EDT Solicitation (Original)

Merchant Marine Medals & Emblem

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