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SEALING COMPOUND

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SPE8ES26F35YJFederal

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Delivery order SPE8ES-26-F-35YJ was awarded on June 2, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment office under basic contract SPE8ES-24-D-0005. The contract was awarded to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a Small Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business, for a total fixed price of $46.76. The scope of the award is for the procurement of four units of sealing compound, identified by NSN 8030007535006. The delivery is required by June 16, 2026, to a facility in Groton, Connecticut. Terms are FOB Destination, with the government responsible for inspection and acceptance upon receipt. Shipping must be conducted via the fastest traceable means, and the use of parcel post is strictly prohibited. The order is designated as Criticality B under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Contract administration is managed by Nate Prattico, and payments are processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio.

General Info

ASRC Federal will deliver four sealing compound units to Groton, CT by June 16.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$46.76

NAICS

339991 - Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NJ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC

Award Issued Date

06/02/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

Delivery Order SPE8ES-26-F-35YJ for Sealing Compound

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SPE8ES26F35YJ.pdf

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PostedJun 2

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AwardedJun 2

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

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DLA award SPE8ES26F35YJ posted on DIBBS. Awardee: ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, (CAGE 79343) Total Contract Price: $46.76 Award Date: 06-02-2026 Delivery order under: SPE8ES24D0005 Line items: - SEALING COMPOUND (NSN/Part 8030007535006, PR 7017018783)

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