INSULATION SLEEVING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Empire Avionics Corp. (CAGE 1BRS6) a fixed-price contract valued at $2,791.75 for the procurement of insulation sleeving identified by NSN 5970011133039 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-56E2, with an award date of July 1, 2026. The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution Jacksonville at Building 175, Swan Road, Jacksonville, FL 32212-0103, with a need ship date of November 10, 2026, and a final delivery deadline of November 30, 2026. Performance is governed by strict packaging and marking standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129R(3) for labeling and barcoding, and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, along with a 48-month shelf life under RS061 Type 2 preservation standards using CLNG/DRY Method 1. The item must also be physically identified per RQ017 and labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard for hazardous materials, with Safety Data Sheets required for submission. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, with quality assurance tied to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 compliance, and acceptance criteria follow MIL-STD-1916 with AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and authorization and consent provisions under Alternate II of 52.227-1. Special requirements mandate adherence to 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, and reporting of ocean bills of lading for foreign-flag vessel shipments. The contractor must also comply with whistleblower notification rules and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. Invoicing is processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contract includes no options or indefinite-delivery elements. The award