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Brazing Flux Supplier

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Response Deadline11/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, managed by Construction & Equipment MRO SVC I for the Department of Defense, involves the procurement and delivery of domestic brazing flux identified by NSN 3439006403713. The supplier is required to deliver 1.000 BT of the material to a designated location in FPO, ensuring that all shipments strictly adhere to the DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). A critical component of the delivery is the provision of a Certificate of Quality Compliance (CoQC) to verify that the materials meet all necessary specifications. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 325180, with a response deadline set for November 12, 2026.

General Info

Supply 1.000 BT of domestic brazing flux to DoD by November 12, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MRO SVC I

NAICS

325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

FPO, AP, 96349-1100, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8E9-27-T-0393.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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FLUX, BRAZING

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PostedNov 1

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Response DeadlineNov 12

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Response Deadline

11/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MRO SVC I

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MRO SVC I

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Supplies brazing flux for prime contractors delivering DLA Troop Support supply contracts. Procures and delivers material identified by NSN 3439006403713 of domestic origin. Adheres to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and provides a Certificate of Quality Compliance (CoQC). Delivers 1.000 BT of brazing flux and the accompanying CoQC.

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