HEXAFLUOROETHANE

This contract pertains to the procurement of hexafluoroethane, identified under NSN 6830-00-181-7754, with a quantity of one pound. The item is classified as a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product and does not have a shelf life requirement. Delivery is required within five days to a designated destination, specifically within the Department of Defense’s Aviation Supply Chain ESOC BUYS at SE Washington, DC. The contract stipulates a quantity variance allowance of plus 10% with no allowance for a decrease in quantity. Inspection and acceptance of the material will occur at the destination point. The packaging requirements adhere to strict military standards (MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for DLA packaging guidelines) and must comply with Department of Transportation and United Nations shipping regulations for domestic and export shipments, respectively. Cylinders used for transportation must follow specific handling protocols to prevent damage during shipment. Technical and quality requirements are governed by DLA’s Master List, and all relevant standards and conditions incorporated must follow the latest revision effective at solicitation or award. Safety documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and OSHA hazard warning labels, must be reviewed and approved prior to contract award by authorized technical personnel. The contract mandates the reuse of government-supplied pallets and packaging materials when feasible, with excess materials returned to the government. Sampling inspection will be conducted based on military or comparable statistical standards to ensure the quality of the product. Shipment instructions call for the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, with delivery designated to the USNS Hector A Cafferata dock in San Diego, California. The contract point of contact is Viola Knight of the Defense Logistics Agency.