CLOTH, FIBERGLASS

The contract specifies the procurement of fiberglass cloth, identified by NSN 8305-01-475-4276 and part number CYCOM 950-1/7781, supplied exclusively by CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS INC. with CAGE code 04622. The material is a prepreg epoxy fiberglass fabric designed for aerospace and aircraft structural applications, compliant with Boeing Material Specification HMS 16-1256 and listed on the HMS16-1256QPL revision dated October 31, 2008. Each roll is 60 inches wide and 60 to 65 linear yards long, with a minimum order requirement of 300 linear yards (five 60-yard rolls). The product must be stored at -18°C (0°F) and maintains a total shelf life of 12 months from shipment, with a mandatory minimum of 10 months remaining upon receipt by the government. Thawing must occur fully at room temperature before unsealing to prevent condensation, requiring 8 to 12 hours per roll. The material cures at 260°F (127°C) and is packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, with dry ice used for air shipments increasing roll weight to approximately 125 pounds per box. All shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 marking standards and include special code 33 to indicate Type II and shelf life status. The contract demands full compliance with DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements, Revision 1 dated August 2021, requiring full documentation including test reports and certifications for each lot. Component material sources are locked to the approved supplier and cannot be changed without explicit written approval via contract modification. Inspection, examination, and testing responsibilities rest entirely with the contractor, though the government retains the right to conduct its own inspections at the destination point as specified under FAR 52.246-2. Delivery is FOB destination within 20 days, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. Packaging must be palletized per DLA requirements, using approved wrapping and cushioning materials, with unit of issue designated as yard. The solicitation number is SPE1C1-26-T-1490, issued by the Department of Defense’s C and T Supply Chain