SILICONE COMPOUND

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Specialty Coatings, Inc. a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $33,662.30 for the supply of silicone compound under NSN 6850016922499, with delivery scheduled to be completed by October 9, 2026, 86 days after the award date of July 15, 2026. The contract consists of three line items totaling 19 kits, each containing 200 milliliters of the compound, shipped FOB destination at multiple locations including RAF Lakenheath in the UK, Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, and Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The contractor is required to deliver the product in original manufacturer packaging without repackaging, adhering strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous commercial packaging, with DLA-specific requirements taking precedence. Hazardous material handling must comply with IP025 and FED-STD-313, including approved Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels, and the silicone compound is subject to a non-extendable 12-month shelf life requiring Special Marking Code 32. The contractor must use only approved sources for electronic parts, implement counterfeit detection procedures, and submit all invoices electronically through Wide Area Workflow, with no parcel post allowed. As a small disadvantaged women-owned business, the contractor is bound by affirmative reporting obligations under SAM.gov and must comply with clauses addressing child labor, veteran employment reporting, and sustainable products, all authorized under deviations 2026-00038 and 2026-00015. Acceptance occurs at the destination by the government, with quality control governed by MIL-STD-1916 and sampling standards requiring zero non-conformances for critical defects. All packaging must include a contents list and sequential numbering for multi-box kits, and the contractor is financially responsible for freight and compliance with all applicable defense logistics standards.