TAPE, INSULATION, ELE

This contract is for the procurement of electrical insulation tape meeting MIL-I-22444C specifications, specifically 1 inch wide by 60 feet long rolls with a thickness of 0.0180 inches ±0.002, in red-orange color, designated as a critical application item. The product is identified by NSN 5970008411172 and must be delivered in four rolls with zero quantity variance under CLIN 0001, delivered FOB origin within 20 days. All items must comply with DLA packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129R, including special shelf-life marking code 32 for Type I items with a non-extendable 12-month shelf life. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and the contractor must adhere to stringent quality controls including ISO 9001:2015 and non-tailored higher-level quality requirements. First article testing is mandatory and must be conducted on two samples manufactured at the actual production facility, with 100% dimensional verification and objective evidence submitted to confirm compliance. Approved first article samples must be retained and delivered with the final shipment unless damaged or used for government verification. Sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans with strict AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes; zero non-conformances are required in sample lots unless otherwise specified. Palletization and packaging must meet DLA’s RP001 requirements, and all documentation must align with DLA’s master list of technical and quality requirements referenced by R and I numbers.