INSULATION SLEEVING

Insulation sleeving is a non-hazardous material supplied in boxes of five units each, with a total contract quantity of 80 boxes, identified by NSN 5970-01-391-8563 and part number 7100164386 from 3M Company. The item is classified as a TYPE I (CODE S) with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months as specified by SPE4A7-26-T-262R, and special marking code 32 must be applied per MIL-STD-129. All packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including preservative methods, wrapping, and container specifications, while palletization follows DLA packaging requirements. The contract mandates zero tolerance for non-conformances under sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4, with critical attributes requiring the highest verification levels. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless exempted for approved functional components like batteries or sensors, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shockproof design and a secondary containment barrier. Delivery is FOB origin within 171 days, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination; quantity variance is strictly zero percent. The solicitation is issued under the Department of Defense with a response deadline of April 29, 2026, and is subject to all technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List.