Repair Kit Pipe

This contract seeks suppliers for a Repair Kit for Pipe, identified by NSN 4730-01-242-6186, intended for emergency damage control and containing polyurethane resin impregnated cloth materials. Each kit must include ten water-activated repair patches, ten pairs of latex gloves, one pair of visitor's specs, and relevant safety data sheets. The product is required to meet strict specifications, including non-use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except under specific functional exceptions. The repair kits are shelf-life controlled, classified as non-extendable with a total shelf life of 24 months, and must be delivered with at least 85% (21 months) remaining shelf life. Packaging and marking requirements must comply with military standards MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1D, with palletization following specified guidelines. Special engineering documentation and approval processes apply, including requirements for drawings, critical process sheets, and shock testing reports, as the item is a restricted source and requires government design control activity approval. Offers are due before the closing date specified in the solicitation and will be evaluated based on price, delivery, past performance, and other factors outlined in the solicitation. The contract allows for option periods that, combined with the base term, may not exceed five years. This procurement is open to all responsible sources, and while it does not currently use commercial item acquisition policies, potential commercial offers may be identified to the contracting officer within 15 days of the notice. The solicitation was to be available on DIBBS around March 8, 2016, and point of contact details are provided for further inquiries. Delivery is destination inspection, with schedules specified on individual delivery orders, and FOB origin at final destination.