GASKET FORMING COMPOUND

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to RUDOLPH BROTHERS & CO (CAGE 6S222) for the procurement of GASKET FORMING COMPOUND under solicitation SPE8ES-26-T-2415, with a total contract price of $6,445.70 and an award date of July 29, 2026. The item is identified by NSN 8030013256993 and will be delivered in a quantity of 430.000 TU, with a required delivery date of October 2, 2026, and a need ship date of September 21, 2026. Performance is FOB ORIGIN, and delivery is to be made to the destination, where the Government will conduct inspection and acceptance. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and cybersecurity safeguards such as safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. The contractor must comply with strict packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags as specified by MIL-DTL-117, and adhering to DLA packaging guidelines RP001 and IP025 for hazardous materials. The item has a non-extendable 24-month shelf life classified as TYPE I, CODE M, and must be marked with special code 32 for shelf-life items. All hazardous materials must be labeled in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and accompanied by Safety Data Sheets. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow, with no alternative methods permitted. The awardee must maintain a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and represent its small business status and any socioeconomic designations, though the specific socioeconomic set-aside is not indicated. The contract includes clauses prohibiting asbestos in packaging, restricting hexavalent chromium, and banning acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies. Although payment office details, accounting data, and contracting officer representative contacts are not provided within the documentation, they are to be referenced in the official award and WAWF records. No evaluation factors, contract type, or options are explicitly detailed, but the use of