ADHESIVE

The contract solicitation SPE8ES-26-T-2458 seeks the procurement of 3,000 kits of adhesive identified by NSN 8040-01-620-7427, with delivery to Fort Wainwright, Alaska, within 20 days of award under FOB destination terms. The adhesive must be furnished in resealable, vapor-tight metal or plastic tubes containing a minimum of 0.5 fl oz primer, with kits packaged according to strict DLA packaging requirements (RP001) and MIL-STD-2073-1E standards. Each kit must include an itemized contents list and be labeled per MIL-STD-129R, including a 2D Data Matrix barcode, NSN, lot number, shelf life, and date of shipment. Shelf life is six months from the date of shipment, extendable under RS051, and must be maintained at 73–81°F and 45–55% relative humidity. The product is classified as hazardous material requiring compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), including hazard warning labels and submission of Safety Data Sheets before award. The contractor must also adhere to MIL-A-46146B for product specifications and ensure removal of government identification from non-accepted items. Cybersecurity is mandated under DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents, while compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is enforced through deviation 2026-O0025. Invoicing must be conducted electronically via WAWF using approved forms, and all submissions are required through the DIBBS portal by August 3, 2026. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering small business representation, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, export control, prohibited materials such as hexavalent chromium, and limitations on Chinese military company sourcing. Payment terms require electronic submission through WAWF, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, and the contract type remains undefined pending award. Compliance with all technical, quality, packaging, and cybersecurity provisions is mandatory, with government inspection occurring at destination.