TAPE, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL

This contract specifies the procurement of electrical insulation tape under the NSN 5970010139369, with a unit of issue of RO (roll) equal to 66 feet per roll, and a total quantity of 25 rolls. The tape must meet strict technical and quality requirements as defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with relevant identifiers RQ017, RA001, RC001, RD003, RP001, RQ011, and RS013 governing identification marking, documentation, contamination control, packaging, and shelf life. The product is classified as a critical application item with a non-extendable shelf life of 18 months for Type I (Code K) items, and must be manufactured to exact specifications by approved suppliers including 3M, Stag Enterprise, and Europa, S.A.U., each with designated part numbers. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless expressly exempted for specific functional components like batteries or instruments, and any portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof construction with secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Sampling for quality verification must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances allowed unless otherwise specified, and Certificate of Conformance procedures are authorized unless overridden by a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special marking code 32 for shelf-life, and palletization must adhere to DLA packaging standards. Delivery is required FOB origin within 20 days, with no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at destination. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-26-T-10LH, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and the point of contact is Larry Ferguson of the ASC Commodities Division.