INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF

The contract pertains to the procurement of insignia items designated as BRANCH OF SERVICE, MIDSHIPMAN, with anchor left and right, classified as TYPE I, CLASS 1, STYLE B, under NSN 8455-00-472-4697, with a quantity of 3,000 units. All items must comply with multiple military and federal specifications including MIL-I-21899D, MIL-S-3951D, MIL-E-17568C, MIL-C-82252D, MIL-STD-129R, MIL-STD-1916, CID A-A-52094B, A-A-55198, CCC-C-440E, PPP-B-676E, FED-STD-191A, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008, and ASTM D-6193, with revisions as specified and effective dates enforced. Quality and technical requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible via the DLA website, with revision control based on solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. Five first article samples are required and must be tested with written notification issued within thirty calendar days of receipt. Inspection and acceptance both occur at the destination, in accordance with FAR 52.246-2, and packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging standards, with markings compliant with MIL-STD-129. The items are to be delivered FOB destination to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ, with a delivery deadline 116 days after contract award, and no variance in quantity permitted. The contract references DLA procedures for transportation and requires adherence to the DoD unit of issue standards, with purchase request number 7016597489 and solicitation number SPE1C1-26-T-1071, issued on May 3, 2026, with responses due by May 14, 2026.