INSIGNIA, GRADE, ENLI

The contract specifies the procurement of 30,000 embroidered enlisted personnel insignias for the U.S. Army, designated as INSIGNIA, GRADE, ENLI, in full color, small size, for use with the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU). The insignias are to be manufactured in putty and olive drab thread on heritage green backing, sewn on with overedge stitching and a minimum of 1,710 stitches, conforming to drawing B-3-17 and referenced military specifications including MIL-DTL-14651A, MIL-C-43791B, and MIL-C-82252D. The product must meet strict quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and comply with packaging and labeling guidelines under MIL-STD-129R, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and ASTM D3951. Each pair is to be bundled in groups of ten, sealed in poly bags, labeled with barcoded information including NSN, CAGE, contract number, and quantity, with no more than 14 bags per container. Packaging and palletization must adhere to DLA and MIL-HNBK-774 requirements, and all markings must follow MIL-STD-129. Delivery is FOB destination to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ, with a required delivery schedule of 87 days from contract award, and no variance in quantity is permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, following FAR Part 52.246-2 standards, with MIL-STD-105E replaced by MIL-STD-1916 or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 for sampling. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE1C1-26-T-1085, has a response deadline of May 18, 2026, with a required delivery date of November 27, 2026. The NSN 8455-01-688-7443 governs this item, and all units must be supplied in accordance with the DoD-authorized unit of issue. Transportation guidelines are defined under DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20, and the contract is managed by the Department of Defense through C and T Supply Chain, with contract oversight provided by John Fricker.