MARKER, IDENTIFICATION

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE8E5-26-T-4030, is for the procurement of 243 units of identification markers, classified as a commercial off-the-shelf critical application item. The procurement is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution San Joaquin, with the final destination for delivery being Tracy, California. The items are subject to specific technical and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA master list, and they must adhere to strict packaging standards under MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements under MIL-STD-129. A key technical specification for this order is the shelf-life requirement, which designates the markers as a Type I (Code M) item with a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months. The contract specifies that inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and the vendor is encouraged to avoid using plastics for wrapping or cushioning whenever possible. The required delivery date is set for late 2026, with a specific need date in February 2027, and the shipment must be handled according to established DLA transportation procedures.