PRIMER COATING

The contract solicitation SPE8ES-26-T-2549 is for the procurement of PRIMER COATING, a Type I (Code H) item with a non-extendable 12-month shelf life, subject to strict packaging, marking, and hazardous material compliance requirements. Delivery is required FOB destination at Groton, Connecticut, within 20 days of award, with no variance allowed in quantity, and final inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The item is governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129R (Rev R, dated 02/25/2023) for marking and labeling including the special code 32 indicating shelf life, and DLAs packaging standards RP001. Hazard communication is mandatory under OSHA’s revised HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200), requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and compliant HCS labels prior to award, along with employee training on new labeling and SDS requirements. The product must adhere to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements (RA001) and Federal Standard 313-F. Transportation of the item must be via the fastest traceable means, prohibiting parcel post, and ocean shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted. All shipments must be palletized per DLA guidelines, preserved using HM CLNG/DRY:1 methods, and marked with standardized military barcodes. Contractual compliance includes mandatory flow-down of key clauses such as those on combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, safeguarding covered contractor information systems, and prohibition on hexavalent chromium. Contractors must hold a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, represent their small business status accurately, and comply with all federal requirements including the System for Award Management maintenance and prohibition on mandatory arbitration agreements. Payment must be processed electronically through WAWF, and any hazardous materials delivered require prior submission of SDS and labeling for contracting officer approval. The contract is issued under simplified acquisition procedures, with a total quantity of three units at a unit price of $701,779.0869, and the original required delivery date is August 11, 2026, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency through its Troop Support and Construction & Equipment division in Philadelphia.