MARKER, IDENTIFICATION

This contract specifies the procurement of identification markers from American Labelmark Co, a division of Labelmaster, under solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3280. The item is a Type I shelf-life coded product with a 12-month non-extendable shelf life, and each unit of issue is a roll containing 500 labels. Delivery must occur within 20 days from the contract award, with shipment FOB origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The supply must retain at least 85% of its shelf life upon delivery, with expiration and cure dates clearly marked in calendar quarter and year format per MIL-STD-129. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless functionally essential in specific applications like batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, and portable mercury-containing devices must include shockproof design and a secondary containment boundary compliant with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with plastic wrapping, cushioning, or dunnage to be avoided whenever feasible. Markings must follow MIL-STD-129 including the special code 32 for Type I shelf-life identification. The sole delivery point is the U.S. military facility in Wackernheim, Mainz, Germany, with transportation governed by specific DLA procedural notes. Two identical line items totaling one roll each are listed under separate CLINs, both referencing the same NSN and requiring identical compliance standards. The item is designated as a critical application product, and all technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List accessible via the official DLA website, with revision controls tied to solicitation or award dates.