INSULATING COMPOUND KIT, ELECTRICAL

The contract is for the procurement of one Insulating Compound Kit, Electrical, identified by NSN 5970-00-081-4333, manufactured by Henkel Adhesives Corp under part number STYCAST 2651-40 with Catalyst 9 and Catalyst 11. The kit consists of three separately packaged components: one quart of STYCAST 2651-40 and two 4-ounce jars of catalysts, designated as a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) item. It is classified as a critical application item with a non-extendable six-month Type I (Code F) shelf life, requiring special marking code 32 and strict preservation standards under MIL-STD-2073-1E Appendix D using HM CLNG/DRY preservation methods. Packaging, marking, and barcoding must comply with MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, with each kit placed in a single protective box containing an internal contents list and sufficient cushioning to prevent damage. The item is subject to hazardous material regulations requiring approved SDS and OSHA-compliant hazard warning labels reviewed and submitted to DLA Aviation HMIRS prior to award. Sampling for quality assurance must adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. Delivery is required FOB destination to the Naval Submarine Support Facility in Groton, Connecticut, within 20 days of order, with shipment via traceable means only—parcel post is prohibited. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-09ZQ with an original delivery date of July 22, 2026, and is governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including Equal Opportunity, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, Sustainable Products, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. Payment must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, with representations for small business status and socioeconomic certifications required. All documentation, including compliance with hazardous material handling and transportation protocols, must be adhered to under DFARS and FAR mandates.