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SEALING COMPOUND

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SPE8ES-26-T-2656Federal

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This contract is for the procurement of two kits of Type II, Class B-1 manganese dioxide cured sealing compound, specifically designed for temperature-resistant integral fuel tanks and fuel cell cavities. The product must adhere to SAE specification AMS-S-8802C and requires qualification from the Performance Review Institute's Qualified Products List. Each one-gallon kit consists of 96 fluid ounces of base compound and the necessary curing agent in separate containers. The item has a nine-month extendable shelf life and must be delivered to Minot AFB within 20 days. Suppliers must comply with strict hazardous materials regulations, including the submission of Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Communication Standard labels in accordance with OSHA and Federal Standard 313-E. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and RP001 requirements, including the addition of lot or batch numbers. The contract specifies destination for both inspection and acceptance, with shipping required via the fastest traceable means.

General Info

Procure two manganese dioxide sealing compound kits for Minot AFB within 20 days.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$550

NAICS

325520 - Adhesive Manufacturing

Place of Performance

ND, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

THE FLAMEMASTER CORPORATION

Award Issued Date

09/23/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

SPE8ES-26-T-2656 Request for Quotations

rfq

High

SPE8ES26PQ712.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 27

Solicitation

AwardedSep 23

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Stephen Ockenhouse

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DLA award SPE8ES26PQ712 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: THE FLAMEMASTER CORPORATION (CAGE 14439) Total Contract Price: $550.00 Award Date: 09-23-2026 Solicitation: SPE8ES-26-T-2656 Line items: - SEALING COMPOUND (NSN/Part 8030013768504, PR 7018061251)

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