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SPE8E5-27-T-0363Federal

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Solicitation SPE8E5-27-T-0363 is a Request for Quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment for the procurement of nonmetallic protective sheets, described as protective seals and special shaped sections under NSN 9390-01-595-7239. The requirement consists of multiple line items, including CLINs 0001, 0002, and 0003, each for a quantity of one unit. Delivery is required within five days after receipt of order, with original required delivery dates ranging from April 15, 2026, to October 23, 2026. Shipping is designated as FOB Origin for specific items, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, with palletization following DLA requirement RP001. A critical requirement for MRAP palletized shipments is the application of two 10x10 inch fluorescent yellow stickers with bold black MRAP lettering, though specific OEM background colors may be used. The items are subject to a non-extendable 18-month shelf life (Type I, Code K). Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and DFARS cybersecurity reporting standards.

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327999 - All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

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KOR

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RFQ SPE8E5-27-T-0363

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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SHEET,NONMETALLIC,PROTECTIVE
SHEET,NONMETALLIC<(>,<)>
PROTECTIVE SEAL<(>,<)>
NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED SECTION
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
RS013: Shelf-life requirement RS001 for a TYPE I (CODE K) item with a shelf life of 18 months (non-extendable) applies to this item.
AMZ ALABAMA INC. 076M6 P/N 6440389-01M1
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0001 7018894695 0001 EA 1.000
NSN/MATERIAL:9390015957239
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0005
DELIVER FOB: ORIGIN
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018894695 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:33 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
UNIT CONT:BE OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:32 -32 Type I, shelf life
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
In addition to MIL-STD-129 markings, each MRAP palletized shipment shall include two, 10 inch by 10 inch fluorescent yellow sticker/sign/placard with the letters MRAP in 2 inch bold black letters and applied to one side and one panel of palletized load. For better visibility, place the MRAP sticker/sign/placard on the outside of the multiwall container(s) or the pallet, not under any shrink-wrap. The stickers are to be placed high on each side of each container, so they are visible at eye level. This sticker/sign/placard is required to expedite the receipt and inspection of these shipments. This requirement is only applicable for shipments directed to DDC depots and direct vendor deliveries to CCPs; and does not apply to direct vendor deliveries to the customer.
ACCEPTABLE DEVIATIONS: Contractor is authorized to make adjustments to actual sticker size and font size when shipping containers are not large enough to adequately display all required MIL-STD-129 markings along with the standard size (as cited above).
OEM MRAP STICKERS: Each OEM has a designated background color in lieu of the standard yellow background MRAP sticker in an effort to apply Lean Six Sigma principles and concepts to packaging, storage, and transport of MRAP material to theater. The following are the official designations (background color # text required):
GREEN # MRAP BAE (TX) TEAL # MRAP OSHKOSH PURPLE # MRAP BAE (PA) ORANGE # MRAP FPII BLUE # MRAP NAVISTAR PINK # MRAP GDLS
NOTE: If MRAP stickers are missing or OEM is exhausting yellow background stickers, no quality notification shall be submitted to Contract Administrating Activity.
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
BULK BREAK POINT:
W50YED
9044 CS BN 60 CO A DISTRIBUTI
AWCF W0DA AFSBN NORTHEAST ASIA
APS 4 BLDG 608
CAMP CARROLL WAEGWAN 39886
KR
FOR TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FOR FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE
C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018894695 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
W50YED
9044 CS BN 60 CO A DISTRIBUTI
AWCF W0DA AFSBN NORTHEAST ASIA
APS 4 BLDG 608
CAMP CARROLL WAEGWAN 39886
KR
MARKFOR
W50YED
9044 CS BN 60 CO A DISTRIBUTI
AWCF W0DA AFSBN NORTHEAST ASIA
APS 4 BLDG 608
CAMP CARROLL WAEGWAN 39886
KR
M/F: (TCN) W50YED62890149
RDD: 314
PROJ: 06F TP 2
SUPP ADD: W9046W SIG: C
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A01 DIST: V ADV: FC: Z9
Need Ship Date:00/00/0000 Original Required Delivery Date:10/23/2026
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0002 7018907561 0001 EA 1.000
NSN/MATERIAL:9390015957239
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0005
DELIVER FOB: ORIGIN
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:33 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
UNIT CONT:BE OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018907561 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:32 -32 Type I, shelf life
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
In addition to MIL-STD-129 markings, each MRAP palletized shipment shall include two, 10 inch by 10 inch fluorescent yellow sticker/sign/placard with the letters MRAP in 2 inch bold black letters and applied to one side and one panel of palletized load. For better visibility, place the MRAP sticker/sign/placard on the outside of the multiwall container(s) or the pallet, not under any shrink-wrap. The stickers are to be placed high on each side of each container, so they are visible at eye level. This sticker/sign/placard is required to expedite the receipt and inspection of these shipments. This requirement is only applicable for shipments directed to DDC depots and direct vendor deliveries to CCPs; and does not apply to direct vendor deliveries to the customer.
ACCEPTABLE DEVIATIONS: Contractor is authorized to make adjustments to actual sticker size and font size when shipping containers are not large enough to adequately display all required MIL-STD-129 markings along with the standard size (as cited above).
OEM MRAP STICKERS: Each OEM has a designated background color in lieu of the standard yellow background MRAP sticker in an effort to apply Lean Six Sigma principles and concepts to packaging, storage, and transport of MRAP material to theater. The following are the official designations (background color # text required):
GREEN # MRAP BAE (TX) TEAL # MRAP OSHKOSH PURPLE # MRAP BAE (PA) ORANGE # MRAP FPII BLUE # MRAP NAVISTAR PINK # MRAP GDLS
NOTE: If MRAP stickers are missing or OEM is exhausting yellow background stickers, no quality notification shall be submitted to Contract Administrating Activity.
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:33 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
UNIT CONT:BE OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:32 -32 Type I, shelf life
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
In addition to MIL-STD-129 markings, each MRAP palletized shipment shall include two, 10 inch by 10 inch fluorescent yellow sticker/sign/placard with the letters MRAP in 2 inch bold black letters and applied to one side and one panel of palletized load. For better visibility, place the MRAP sticker/sign/placard on the outside of the multiwall container(s) or the pallet, not under any shrink-wrap. The stickers are to be placed high on each side of each container, so they are visible at eye level. This sticker/sign/placard is required to expedite the receipt and inspection of these shipments. This requirement is only applicable for shipments directed to DDC depots and direct vendor deliveries to CCPs; and does not apply to direct vendor deliveries to the customer.
ACCEPTABLE DEVIATIONS: Contractor is authorized to make adjustments to
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018907561 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
actual sticker size and font size when shipping containers are not large enough to adequately display all required MIL-STD-129 markings along with the standard size (as cited above).
OEM MRAP STICKERS: Each OEM has a designated background color in lieu of the standard yellow background MRAP sticker in an effort to apply Lean Six Sigma principles and concepts to packaging, storage, and transport of MRAP material to theater. The following are the official designations (background color # text required):
GREEN # MRAP BAE (TX) TEAL # MRAP OSHKOSH PURPLE # MRAP BAE (PA) ORANGE # MRAP FPII BLUE # MRAP NAVISTAR PINK # MRAP GDLS
NOTE: If MRAP stickers are missing or OEM is exhausting yellow background stickers, no quality notification shall be submitted to Contract Administrating Activity.
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
BULK BREAK POINT:
W91BWW
W8UQ KY ARNG MATES 1
KYARNG MATES
BLDG 9387 N WILSON RD
FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000
US
RDD(3-POS RDD)/NMCS SHIPMENT. SHIP BY FASTAST TRACEABLE MEANS. DO NOT USE PARCEL POST.
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
W90FLJ
W8S7 KY ARNG FMS 8
BLDG 9387 N WILSON RD
FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000
US
MARKFOR
W90FLJ
W8S7 KY ARNG FMS 8
BLDG 9387 N WILSON RD
FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000
US
M/F: (TCN) W90FLJ61000089
RDD: N
PROJ: 0B7 TP 1
SUPP ADD: W81K70 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 03
DIC: A3A DIST: ADV: FC: KS
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018907561 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
Need Ship Date:00/00/0000 Original Required Delivery Date:04/15/2026
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0003 7018907509 0001 EA 1.000
NSN/MATERIAL:9390015957239
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0005
DELIVER FOB: ORIGIN
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:33 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
UNIT CONT:BE OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:32 -32 Type I, shelf life
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
In addition to MIL-STD-129 markings, each MRAP palletized shipment shall include two, 10 inch by 10 inch fluorescent yellow sticker/sign/placard with the letters MRAP in 2 inch bold black letters and applied to one side and one panel of palletized load. For better visibility, place the MRAP sticker/sign/placard on the outside of the multiwall container(s) or the pallet, not under any shrink-wrap. The stickers are to be placed high on each side of each container, so they are visible at eye level. This sticker/sign/placard is required to expedite the receipt and inspection of these shipments. This requirement is only applicable for shipments directed to DDC depots and direct vendor deliveries to CCPs; and does not apply to direct vendor deliveries to the customer.
ACCEPTABLE DEVIATIONS: Contractor is authorized to make adjustments to actual sticker size and font size when shipping containers are not large enough to adequately display all required MIL-STD-129 markings along with the standard size (as cited above).
OEM MRAP STICKERS: Each OEM has a designated background color in lieu of the standard yellow background MRAP sticker in an effort to apply Lean Six Sigma principles and concepts to packaging, storage, and transport of MRAP material to theater. The following are the official designations (background color # text required):
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018907509 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
GREEN # MRAP BAE (TX)
TEAL # MRAP OSHKOSH
PURPLE # MRAP BAE (PA)
ORANGE # MRAP FPII
BLUE # MRAP NAVISTAR
PINK # MRAP GDLS
NOTE: If MRAP stickers are missing or OEM is exhausting yellow background stickers, no quality notification shall be submitted to Contract Administrating Activity.
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:33 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
UNIT CONT:BE OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:32 -32 Type I, shelf life
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
In addition to MIL-STD-129 markings, each MRAP palletized shipment shall include two, 10 inch by 10 inch fluorescent yellow sticker/sign/placard with the letters MRAP in 2 inch bold black letters and applied to one side and one panel of palletized load. For better visibility, place the MRAP sticker/sign/placard on the outside of the multiwall container(s) or the pallet, not under any shrink-wrap. The stickers are to be placed high on each side of each container, so they are visible at eye level. This sticker/sign/placard is required to expedite the receipt and inspection of these shipments. This requirement is only applicable for shipments directed to DDC depots and direct vendor deliveries to CCPs; and does not apply to direct vendor deliveries to the customer.
ACCEPTABLE DEVIATIONS: Contractor is authorized to make adjustments to actual sticker size and font size when shipping containers are not large enough to adequately display all required MIL-STD-129 markings along with the standard size (as cited above).
OEM MRAP STICKERS: Each OEM has a designated background color in lieu of the standard yellow background MRAP sticker in an effort to apply Lean Six Sigma principles and concepts to packaging, storage, and transport of MRAP material to theater. The following are the official designations (background color # text required):
GREEN # MRAP BAE (TX) TEAL # MRAP OSHKOSH PURPLE # MRAP BAE (PA) ORANGE # MRAP FPII BLUE # MRAP NAVISTAR PINK # MRAP GDLS
NOTE: If MRAP stickers are missing or OEM is exhausting yellow background stickers, no quality notification shall be submitted to Contract Administrating Activity.
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:33 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018907509 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
UNIT CONT:BE OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:32 -32 Type I, shelf life
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
In addition to MIL-STD-129 markings, each MRAP palletized shipment shall include two, 10 inch by 10 inch fluorescent yellow sticker/sign/placard with the letters MRAP in 2 inch bold black letters and applied to one side and one panel of palletized load. For better visibility, place the MRAP sticker/sign/placard on the outside of the multiwall container(s) or the pallet, not under any shrink-wrap. The stickers are to be placed high on each side of each container, so they are visible at eye level. This sticker/sign/placard is required to expedite the receipt and inspection of these shipments. This requirement is only applicable for shipments directed to DDC depots and direct vendor deliveries to CCPs; and does not apply to direct vendor deliveries to the customer.
ACCEPTABLE DEVIATIONS: Contractor is authorized to make adjustments to actual sticker size and font size when shipping containers are not large enough to adequately display all required MIL-STD-129 markings along with the standard size (as cited above).
OEM MRAP STICKERS: Each OEM has a designated background color in lieu of the standard yellow background MRAP sticker in an effort to apply Lean Six Sigma principles and concepts to packaging, storage, and transport of MRAP material to theater. The following are the official designations (background color # text required):
GREEN # MRAP BAE (TX) TEAL # MRAP OSHKOSH PURPLE # MRAP BAE (PA) ORANGE # MRAP FPII BLUE # MRAP NAVISTAR PINK # MRAP GDLS
NOTE: If MRAP stickers are missing or OEM is exhausting yellow background stickers, no quality notification shall be submitted to Contract Administrating Activity.
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
BULK BREAK POINT:
W91BWW
W8UQ KY ARNG MATES 1
KYARNG MATES
BLDG 9387 N WILSON RD
FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000
US
RDD(3-POS RDD)/NMCS SHIPMENT. SHIP BY FASTAST TRACEABLE MEANS. DO NOT USE PARCEL POST.
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
W90FLJ
W8S7 KY ARNG FMS 8
BLDG 9387 N WILSON RD
SPE8E5-27-T-0363
SECTION B
PR: 7018907509 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000
US
MARKFOR
W90FLJ
W8S7 KY ARNG FMS 8
BLDG 9387 N WILSON RD
FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000
US
M/F: (TCN) W90FLJ61000099
RDD: N
PROJ: TP 1
SUPP ADD: W81K70 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 03
DIC: A3A DIST: ADV: FC: KS
Need Ship Date:00/00/0000 Original Required Delivery Date:04/15/2026
SPE8E5-27-T-0363 NSN/Part Number: 9390-01-595-7239 Quantity: 1 EA Purchase Request: 7018907561QTY: 1 Delivery: 5 days ADO

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