84--INSIGNIA,SHOULDER S

This contract covers the procurement of 60,000 embroidered shoulder sleeve insignias for the 101st Airborne Division, Army, specifically in OCP Bagby Green and Black Han colors with hook fastener tape backing. The insignias must meet detailed stitching and construction requirements, including overedge stitching with a stitch count of 4,000 each, and comply with strict technical, quality, and packaging standards referenced by multiple military specifications such as MIL-DTL-14652B, MIL-STD-105E, and MIL-STD-129. The contract mandates first article testing with five samples to be submitted for approval, and delivery is expected within 131 days to the Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ. Packaging instructions require the insignias to be bundled in groups of 20, then sealed in plastic bags, with 400 insignias per larger sealed bag. Up to 14 of these bags (5,600 insignias) must be placed in each container following ASTM and MIL-STD-129P palletizing and marking guidelines. Labels on each bundle must include specific bar codes, NSN, cage code, item name, quantity, unit pack, and contract number. The contract is governed by DLA procurement and cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and covered defense information compliance, ensuring rigorous quality assurance and logistics adherence under a Department of Defense solicitation, with a point of contact provided for coordination.