FLAG, NATIONAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of 60 U.S. national flags, identified by NSN 8345-00-782-3767, with specific dimensions of 2 feet 8 inches hoist by 4 feet 6 inches fly, constructed from nylon and wool bunting. The flags must comply with DLA packaging requirements, including adherence to ASTM-D-3951, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-HDBK-774 for packaging and marking, and MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation methods. Inspection of the supplies follows FAR 52.246-2 Standard Inspection at destination, with acceptance also occurring at the destination point under FOB destination terms. A firm fixed price applies with no allowed variance in quantity—precisely 60 units are required. Two first article samples must be submitted for testing, and the contractor will receive written notification of results within 30 calendar days of receipt. Packaging must be palletized in accordance with DLA’s specified requirements, and all marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with the designated special marking code. Delivery is due no later than 120 days after award, and the delivery address is Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ. The contract incorporates technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible online, with revisions controlled by the solicitation issue or award date depending on acquisition size. MIL-STD-105E has been rescinded and is no longer applicable; future procurements should consider MIL-STD-1916 or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 for sampling, with users advised to validate suitability. The item is subject to covered defense information protocols, and unit of issue alignment with ANSI X12 standards must be verified via the provided DLA link. Shipping instructions reference DLAD procedural notes C19 and C20 for transportation and freight handling. The solicitation number is SPE1C1-26-Q-0329, issued by the Department of Defense under C and T Supply Chain, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, and a need date of June 9, 2027. The point of contact is Philip Washington, reachable via email and phone provided.