SEALING COMPOUND

The contract is for the procurement of a sealing compound identified by NSN 8030016926210 and part number SPZR6320XXBMB11B, supplied by PRC-Desoto International, Inc. The item is a 5.0 gallon green liquid sealing compound designated as a critical application item with a Type 2 (Code 4) shelf life of 12 months, extendable. It must be delivered in quantities of 4 gallons to the destination warehouse in Tracy, California, within 69 days of order receipt under FOB destination terms, with no tolerance for quantity variance. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with specified preservation methods including HM preservation, and packaging code U, while marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and include the special marking code 33 indicating Type II shelf life. Palletization is governed by DLA packaging requirements, and the item is subject to hazardous material handling protocols requiring hazard communication standard compliance per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained per DLA Procurement Note C03, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. The product is subject to stringent sampling protocols requiring MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with critical attributes inspected at verification level VII or AQL 0.1, major at IV or AQL 1.0, and minor at II or AQL 4.0; unspecified attributes are considered major. Zero non-conformances are required unless otherwise specified in the contract. Additive manufacturing is prohibited, and offers using such methods will be disqualified. The offeror must comply with Buy American Act and Berry Amendment requirements, with a $150,000 threshold, and must disclose non-domestic materials if applicable. Cybersecurity obligations include safeguarding covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012 and avoiding covered telecommunications equipment. Environmental restrictions prohibit hexavalent chromium and the storage or disposal of toxic substances, while hazardous material identification and safety data requirements are enforced. EEO, human trafficking, and telecommunications restrictions are incorporated, and all proposals must be submitted through DIBBS by the deadline of August 17, 2026. Payment and receiving processes are managed