TAPE, INSULATION, ELE

The contract calls for the procurement of electrical insulation tape meeting MIL-I-22444C specifications, identified by NSN 5970008411172, in 1-inch by 60-foot red-orange rolls with a thickness between 0.015 and 0.020 inches, plus or minus 0.002 inch. A total quantity of 9 rolls is required, delivered FOB origin within five days of contract award. The item is classified as a critical application item with a non-extendable 12-month shelf life, and all packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special marking code 32 to indicate Type I shelf-life status. Palletization must adhere to DLA’s packaging requirements, and all materials must meet the technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, and the manufacturer’s quality system must comply with ISO 9001:2015. First article testing is required, involving two sample units manufactured at the same facility where production quantities will be made. A 100 percent dimensional characteristics check must be performed, with results documented and submitted along with objective evidence of compliance to material and process requirements, including DD Form 1423 if applicable. Approved first article samples will serve as the manufacturing standard and must be delivered with the final production lot unless damaged during testing or submitted for government verification. Sampling for production acceptance must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan; critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels of VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, with unspecified attributes deemed major. The contract includes mandatory compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including whistleblower rights, cybersecurity information controls, hazardous materials identification, sustainable products, employment eligibility verification, and trafficking in persons prevention. It is subject to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, requires SAM registration and validation, and mandates use of WAWF for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. The solicitation is exclusively for small businesses under a HUBZone price evaluation preference and must be submitted via DIBBS by the specified deadline.