PRESERVATIVE COATING, RUBBER

The contract solicitation SPE8ES-26-T-2500 seeks the procurement of 40 quarts of Preservative Coating, Rubber identified by NSN 8030013142213, to be delivered FOB destination to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California, no later than June 19, 2027, with a 292-day delivery window from award. The item is classified as a TYPE I (CODE M) shelf-life item with a strict 24-month non-extendable shelf life, requiring full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). All packaging, marking, and shipping must adhere to MIL-STD-129R(3) and include the special marking code 33-33 to indicate shelf-life information, with bare item identification conforming to RQ017 and unit containers labeled per OPI:M requirements. The item is hazardous material under regulatory definition, mandating compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), which requires submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) formatted to Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standards and compliant HCS labels prior to award; these must also conform to FED-STD-313F. Suppliers must train employees on GHS labeling and SDS requirements. The contract includes several mandatory federal and defense requirements: technical specifications are governed by CID A-A-52408A Revision A and referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the packaging preservation method is HM (humidity control/drying), with all materials used for wrapping, cushioning, and containment designated as ZZ to be defined by the supplier. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and electronic invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system in accordance with DFARS clauses. The solicitation invokes a broad set of FAR and DFARS clauses including those on employment eligibility, combating trafficking, sustainable procurement, cybersecurity safeguards, hazardous material handling, export controls, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium. Offerors must provide Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes and certify their small business status and socioeconomic classification where applicable. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board