TAPE, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, CAGE 8Z281, for the supply of electrical insulation tape under solicitation SPE4A626F248J, with a maximum contract value of $350,000.00 across three CLINs designated for CONUS, OCONUS, and FMS deliveries. The contract, issued as a delivery order under SPE4A626D5697, includes a five-year base period with no option periods and requires delivery at the contractor’s facility in Derby, KS, under F.O.B. Origin terms, where inspection and acceptance also occur. The product, identified by NSN 5970009494846, has a 12-month non-extendable shelf life from the date of manufacture and must be stored at temperatures not exceeding 37.3°C in unopened containers to maintain compliance. The item requires packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E, marked per MIL-STD-129 with special code 32 indicating shelf life, and labeled with specific phrases including “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock.” The contractor, affirmatively represented as a Women-Owned Small Business, is subject to comprehensive federal and defense regulatory frameworks, including compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, reporting cyber incidents, and implementing a counterfeit electronic parts detection system. Additional requirements include adherence to DPAS priority ratings for defense allocation, compliance with hazardous materials labeling under OSHA and related statutes, and strict sourcing controls for electronic components. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively via WAWF, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The contract incorporates a broad array of FAR and DFARS clauses covering termination, default, changes, subcontracting, and acquisition prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment. The contractor must maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, execute sampling per MIL-STD-1916 with zero non-conformances, and ensure all documentation and shipment records comply with traceability, vendor shipment module, and shipping instruction request standards. All representations and certifications must remain current in SAM, and the contracting officer, Joshua Tuggle, serves as the primary point of contact.