POLYURETHANE COATIN

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to SPECIALTY COATINGS, INC. (CAGE 3LBA0), a small business identified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, for the procurement of one quart of polyurethane coating (NSN 8010-01-708-0817) at a total price of $786.22. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE8ES-26-T-0993 and awarded on July 17, 2026, requires delivery to USS ESSEX LHD 2 with an 86-day delivery window from the order date, ending on October 13, 2026, under F.O.B. Destination terms. The contractor must comply with stringent packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001, including specific marking and bar-coding per MIL-STD-129 with Shelf-Life Type I labeling. All shipments must be tracked via the Vendor Shipment Module and supported by electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow, with payments processed via electronic funds transfer. The product is subject to defense priority ratings under DPAS, and the contractor must adhere to supply chain security requirements including counterfeit part avoidance, restricted material sourcing, and prohibited foreign equipment. Hazardous material provisions require full compliance with OSHA’s GHS-aligned Hazard Communication Standard, including submission of compliant Safety Data Sheets and proper hazard labeling, with Alternate I of the toxic/hazardous materials clause applied. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses mandating whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, Cyber Incident Reporting, export controls, sustainable product compliance, prompt payment obligations, and small business subcontracting goals. The contractor’s representations in SAM.gov, including small business and socioeconomic status, are binding and subject to ongoing verification. Final acceptance occurs at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with inspection authority solely held by the Government, and all compliance obligations are tied to strict documentation and electronic reporting systems to ensure traceability and accountability throughout the delivery process.