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Glycidyl Axide Polymer (GAP) - 0700
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The contract is for the purchase of 10 pounds of Glycidyl Azide Polymer (GAP) 0700 plasticizer, intended for use in energetic material formulation development. The product is supplied by 3M through secondary vendors and will be shipped to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. GAP-0700 is classified as a hazardous material under hazard class 1.3C, indicating it is a liquid explosive with fire and minor blast or projection hazards but without a mass explosion risk. Due to its classification and sensitivity, the material must be handled by trained explosive personnel using specific safety precautions, including the use of nitrile gloves when handling outside the sealed airtight conductive plastic packaging. The shipment must comply with strict U.S. Department of Transportation and United Nations regulations for the transport of dangerous goods, ensuring safe delivery. The contract follows commercial purchasing procedures under FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4, with total small business set-aside status under NAICS code 325920. Delivery is required within six weeks of order placement, and strict adherence to quantity, shipping safety requirements, and cost-effectiveness are key evaluation criteria in that order. The product will come with a Certificate of Conformance and Certificate of Analysis that meet 3M’s standard manufacturing specifications. Points of contact include the contracting officer at the Department of the Air Force’s AFRL Rwk office at Eglin AFB, ensuring clear communication regarding contract details and delivery.
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Product: 10 lbs. of Glycidyl Azide Polymer (GAP) 0700 plasticizer for use in energetic material formulation development. The purchase will include shipment to Eglin AFB, FL 32542.
Performance Requirements: This product is offered by 3M corporation and sold through secondary vendors.
Noun: Glycidyl Azide Polymer (GAP-0700)
Hazard Classification: 1.3C
Quantity: 10 lbs.
3M™ GAP-0700 Plasticizer has been previously classified by the Department of Transportation as “Propellant, Liquid, UN 0495”.
For shipping, the material will be sealed in an airtight, conductive plastic container and placed inside an inner liner.
Trained personnel in explosive handling are required. Nitrile gloves should be worn if material needs to be handled outside the container due to chemical contamination. The material is a liquid explosive that absorbs moisture from the air.
Certificate of Conformance (CoC) and Certificate of Analysis (CoA): 3M will certify only to the standard 3M manufacturing specification. Report drawing/specifications with noted exceptions from 3M if applicable.
This effort is following commercial procedures: Reference 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 resulting in a contract using commercial procedures, 52.212-4, 52.212.5.
Evaluation Criteria: The product needs to be delivered 6 weeks after placement of order, must meet quantity requirement, adhere to appropriate shipping requirements (additional information provided below), and cost will be considered. Criteria is listed in order of importance. The shipment of materials classified as Division 1.3, which includes explosives with a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard, requires careful handling and transportation. These materials must be transported in accordance with the regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Proper training and adherence to safety regulations are essential to ensure the safe delivery of these types of substances and articles.
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