ADHESIVE

The contract solicitation SPE8ES-26-T-2514 seeks the procurement of 2 kilotons of acrylic-based adhesive conforming to SAE Specification AMS-A-8576 Revision A dated June 1, 2016, specifically Type II, which is a non-solvent, high-viscosity formulation intended for bonding acrylic plastics. Each unit consists of one pint of base adhesive along with the required catalyst and promoter, packaged and labeled in strict compliance with MIL-STD-129R(3), including the lot or batch number on every label. The item has a non-extendable six-month shelf life, and hazardous material handling procedures are governed by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), requiring Safety Data Sheets and compliant labeling to be submitted for review and approval before award. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, with specific options for intermediate containers, including D3 or 4G boxes for hazardous materials and E6 boxes or heat-sealed bags depending on volume. All shipments must be delivered FOB destination to W90DUP, 5168 East Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727, within 20 days of order receipt. The solicitation incorporates a broad set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and DLA-specific requirements, emphasizing cybersecurity, safety, and supply chain integrity. Key clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 assessment compliance, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. The Buy American Act and Berry Amendment apply with a reduced threshold of $150,000, mandating domestic material sourcing where applicable. Additive manufacturing is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized, and any offer containing AM-produced items is ineligible for award. Suppliers must be registered in SAM.gov, submit accurate representations of business size and HUBZone certification status for price evaluation preferences, and comply with electronic invoicing via Wide Area Workflow. All contractors must register in DLA’s Account Management & Provisioning System within two months of award to access VSM and ship to DLA. The solicitation is an automated simplified acquisition with a closing date of August 11,