SPE8E5-27-Q-0023 · status n/a quotes due 2026-11-05 Qty None 30 DAYS ADO
MIL-STD-2073-1EMIL-STD-129ANSI X12
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| Field | Code | Meaning / implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity per unit pack | 001 | 1 unit(s) per unit pack. Mark a nondefinitive unit of issue with a quantitative expression (for example '1 RO (100 FT)') under MIL-STD-129R. |
| Preservation method | 10 | Method 10 - physical protection. Protect the unpreserved item from physical damage or mechanical malfunction; restrict movement and protect enclosing media. Materials must be clean and dry as practicable. |
| Cleaning / drying | 1 | Any suitable process not injurious to the item. |
| Preservative material | 00 | No requirement. |
| Wrapping material | 00 | No specific material requirement; physical protection method and RP001 restrictions still apply. |
| Cushioning / dunnage material | 00 | No specific material requirement; physical protection method and RP001 restrictions still apply. |
| Cushion thickness | 0 | Not applicable. |
| Unit container | 10 | Any suitable container listed in MIL-STD-2073-1E Table J-VII; applicable container weight/size limits apply. |
| Optional procedure indicator | O | Options allowed for specific preservation method or approved materials; retain basic method, follow supplemental data, equal or better protection, no package-cost increase, and no more than 1 in growth in unit-package dimensions. |
| Intermediate container | D3 | PPP-B-566, PPP-B-676, or ASTM D5118/D5118M folding, setup, or fiberboard box. |
| Intermediate container qty | AAA | Determine under MIL-STD-2073-1E Appendix B.5: normally max 100 unit packs, 40 lb net, 1.5 cu ft, with at least two dimensions <= 16 in. Unit packs over 10 lb or 0.375 cu ft get no intermediate container; apply the B.5.2 quantity exceptions. |
| Pack code | U | Minimal packing: exterior shipping container(s) as needed for carrier acceptance and safe transport at the lowest rate, meeting applicable carrier regulations. |
| Marking standard | MIL-STD-129 | Apply identification, address, barcode and special marking requirements as applicable. |
| Special marking code | 32 | Type I shelf life - shelf-life marking expressly required. |
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| Priority | Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| high | The solicitation does not state a manufacturer part number. What part number, if any, must appear in the MIL-STD-129 part-number field on unit and exterior packs? | Markings must not carry an invented part number; the award may specify one. |
| high | First-article approval/testing is not called out in this RFQ. Confirm whether the resulting award adds a first-article requirement, and if so what sample size and test set apply. | A first-article requirement changes both lead time and price. |
| Priority | Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| high | Provide the actual manufacture date (and lot) for the material offered. At least 10 months of the 12-month Type I shelf life must remain at first Government receipt. | 85% rule (DoDM 4140.27 Vol 1 para 4.3). |
| high | Confirm whether the offered item is hazardous material and, if so, provide the SDS and the hazard warning label before award. If not hazardous, state 'None'. | Catalog HMIC unknown does not replace a supplier review. |
| high | No verified off-the-shelf product was found for this exact configuration. Ask the manufacturer to confirm whether they build it to print, and request a drawing or certification of compliance. | A commercial datasheet alone is not evidence of contract compliance. |
| high | State the country of origin and whether any non-domestic material is involved. Berry Amendment / Buy American disclosures must be in the quote if applicable. | |
| normal | Quote the exact quantity and, separately, any quantity range you can support, with lead time in days from award and the earliest ship date. | |
| normal | Provide objective evidence (test reports or an accredited lab certificate) for the characteristics the specification requires - dimensional, adhesion, strength, environmental and print permanence - or state which tests will be performed on the production lot. |
| Priority | Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| high | Quote must be submitted through DIBBS before close of business 11/05/2026. Micro-purchase quotes may be awarded earlier, so submit as soon as compliance is confirmed. | |
| normal | No approved-source list or source-control code appears on this RFQ, so any supplier may quote a fully compliant item. Confirm that reading on the DIBBS record (AMSC/AMCL) before assuming an existing source is required. | |
| normal | Confirm package marking will show MFD DATE / EXP DATE per MIL-STD-129R without the words 'TYPE I' or 'TYPE II'. | |
| normal | Confirm the supplier can provide CAGE/UEI, is active in SAM, and can invoice through WAWF and ship through VSM (AMPS registration may be required). | |
| normal | Download and file these documents before quoting: MIL-STD-2073-1E (Military document); MIL-STD-129 (Military document); ANSI X12 (ANSI standard). |
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