INSIGNIA, GRADE, ENLI

The contract calls for the production and delivery of 100,000 embroidered insignias specifically for Specialist Fourth Grade enlisted personnel, full color and large size, made on Heritage Green fabric with putty and olive drab thread colors. These insignias must meet detailed technical and quality standards as specified in various military specifications and drawings, including MIL-DTL-14651A and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking. The insignias require a sew-on attachment method with overedge stitching and a minimum stitch count of 3,305, ensuring durability and consistency. Five first article samples must be submitted for approval within 30 calendar days, and inspection will follow the federal acquisition regulation’s standard inspection procedures. Packaging and delivery are closely governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-HNBK-774, with items bundled, sealed in poly bags, and packed in containers holding consistent quantities except for the last container. Each bundle and container must be clearly labeled with required information such as NSN, quantity, and contract number, and palletization must comply with DLA packaging requirements for procurement. The delivery point is Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ, with delivery required within 103 days from the contract date. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE1C1-26-T-0622 by the Department of Defense, overseen by the C and T Supply Chain office, and includes specific provisions for transportation and handling according to DLAD procedures.