20--TILE

This contract solicitation is for the procurement of SHT Tiles, specifically AD-79 Shape A, identified by NSN 1HS 2090 012244914 ST, with a total quantity of 4,200 units split evenly between two CLINs, each for 2,100 tiles. The contract is firm-fixed-price and requires strict adherence to classified technical drawings 5808346 and 5808344, which are marked Confidential and necessitate a government security clearance and a DD Form 254 for access to sensitive national security information. The tiles are part of the Special Hull Treatment Program for submarines and surface ships and must meet detailed engineering, material, and manufacturing standards outlined in Naval Surface Warfare Center drawing 53711-5808278. Contractors must follow exact specifications for material composition, including a prohibition on mercury contamination, and must ensure all molds meet critical dimensional equivalency. First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing are mandatory and conducted by government facilities, with samples consumed during testing not returned. All deliveries require a Certificate of Conformance or Certificate of Acceptance per unit, with traceability to material batches and documentation submitted according to strict DD Form 1423 data requirements. The contractor is responsible for full inspection compliance, quality assurance under MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001, and maintaining auditable manufacturing records. The contract includes stringent configuration control per MIL-STD-973, requiring all changes, waivers, or deviations to be formally approved by the Contracting Officer. Packaging, marking, and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129, with special labeling including "SHT" in one-inch black lettering. All materials must have a five-year uninstalled shelf life, and cleaning during production must use butyl acetate in accordance with ASTM D 4615 under strict safety and environmental protocols. The solicitation is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating for national defense, the Buy American Act, and requires small business subcontracting and veteran/disability equal opportunity compliance. Delivery is due within 200 days for the first CLIN and 500 days for the second, with the solicitation closing extended to April 17, 2026. All contractual documents are deemed issued upon electronic transmission or