GROUP-RATE MARK

This contract pertains to the procurement of 8,000 insignia units designated as GROUP-RATE MARK, specifically AIRMAN E-2, GREEN STRIPE, WHITE BACKGROUND, with a stitch count of 1780 and a cartoon design referencing CID 16-1-15D dated 1/24/1974. The item is governed by multiple military specifications including MIL-I-15864K, MIL-DTL-823L, MIL-DTL-3738L, MIL-DTL-10176K, MIL-C-16290K, and others, all of which define technical, material, and construction requirements. Inspection must conform to FAR 52.246-2 Standard Inspection, and MIL-STD-105E has been officially canceled with replacements such as MIL-STD-1916 or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 recommended for future use. Five first article samples are required and must be tested with written notification provided within 30 calendar days of receipt by the contracting officer. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM D 3951, with insignia bundled in groups of twenty, sealed in plastic bags, and grouped into larger bags of 400 units per bag, then packed into containers limiting total bags per container to no more than fourteen for a maximum of 5,600 insignia per container. Each bundle and container must be labeled per MIL-STD-129R with barcoded data including NSN, CAGE, item name, quantity, and contract number. Palletization must follow MIL-HNBK-774. Delivery is FOB destination with no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at destination. The delivery deadline is 153 days from contract award, with the original required delivery date set for March 31, 2027. The sole delivery and shipping address is Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ. Unit of issue is EA, with a total contract value based on unit pricing and quantity, and procurement is managed under solicitation SPE1C1-26-T-1020 issued by the Department of Defense’s C and T Supply Chain.