METAL CONDITIONING

The contract solicitation SPE8ES-26-T-2516 is for the procurement of 13 contractor-negotiated lots of metal conditioning compound, specified as five-gallon quantities in metal shipping pails conforming to MIL-C-10578D Amendment 3, with Type I wash-off formulation. The material must meet all technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by 'R' or 'I' numbers, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, using polyethylene-lined, 24-gage metal pails. Each container must be marked per MIL-STD-129R with the NSN 8030-00-145-0084, purchase request number 7017767161, lot or batch number, and shelf-life marking per Code 32, reflecting a non-extendable 12-month shelf life under humid/dry preservation conditions. The product is hazardous, requiring full compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), including pre-award submission of Safety Data Sheets and HCS-compliant labels, along with employee training on hazard communication procedures. Delivery is due 43 days after award to the destination at 25600 S CHRISMAN ROAD, TRACY, CA 95304-5000, with inspection and acceptance performed by the Government at that location. The contract mandates adherence to cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 controls, mandatory reporting of cyber incidents within 72 hours, and prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment from restricted foreign sources. Additional compliance obligations include whistleblower rights notification, restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials, proper handling of government work product, and use of WAWF for all invoicing and payment requests. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, and provide socioeconomic status representations for small business programs, while all submissions are required to be made electronically through the DIBBS portal by the August 11, 2026 deadline.