TAPE, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL

This contract specifies the procurement of electrical insulation tape designated by NSN 5970014385583 and part number AA59163-1II0040, with a unit of issue of one roll equaling 12 feet. The material is classified as a critical application item with a Type 2 shelf life of 12 months, extendable, and has been reviewed under the HMIC code system and determined non-hazardous, eliminating the need for a Safety Data Sheet package for procurement. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R and I numbers, with applicable revisions controlled by the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. Sampling must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and attributes must be verified at designated levels VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. All items must be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and marked per MIL-STD-129 with special code 33 indicating Type II shelf life tracking, and palletization must adhere to DLA packaging standards. The contract calls for delivery of five rolls within 20 days FOB origin, with no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The item is subject to tailored higher-level quality requirements applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers, and the supplier must remove all government identification from non-accepted supplies. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-26-T-09UF, issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with responses due by August 4, 2026 and performance location in Norfolk, Virginia.