Are you a federal employee or Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder? Here is what you need to know about purchasing official recognition items, challenge coins, or custom unit gear from our store.
1. Compliance Baseline
This website is operated by a private vendor under the authority of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Public Affairs. While our products are tailored for federal agencies, the responsibility for ensuring a purchase complies with your specific agency’s internal policies rests solely with you, the buyer.
All purchases should align with standard federal guidelines, including FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), OMB Circular A-123, and executive branch ethical standards (5 CFR Part 2635).
2. Fast Facts for GPC Holders
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The Micro-Purchase Limit: Per FAR 2.101, the standard statutory federal micro-purchase threshold is $15,000. If your total order is under this amount, standard open-market purchasing rules apply. Always check your specific agency’s internal cardholder limits, as many agencies cap individual transactions at lower amounts (e.g., $2,500 or $5,000).
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“Awards” vs. “Gifts”: Federal funds cannot be used to buy general or personal gifts for colleagues. However, appropriated funds can legally be used to buy challenge coins, plaques, or custom apparel if they are distributed as part of an officially authorized agency recognition, incentive, or public outreach program.
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The Buy American Act (BAA): For standard orders under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold, BAA restrictions do not apply. For large, bulk-contract custom orders exceeding $10,000, please contact our team to verify product country-of-origin compliance.
3. Ready to Order?
Need to secure internal approval or a formal quote before you pay? We support the federal procurement / micro-purchase workflow:
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Build Your Cart: Add your items to your cart and checkout.
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Select “Invoice / Pay Later” at Checkout: This will generate a formal order confirmation and invoice without charging a card immediately.
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Submit for Approval: Use our system-generated invoice to route through your agency’s internal purchase request and funding approval process.
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Finalize Payment: Once approved, you can complete the payment using your GPC or agency-approved payment method.
Need assistance with an official unit order? Contact our customer service team for bulk pricing, design proofs, or custom invoicing needs.