SOLDER, PASTE

The contract pertains to the procurement of solder paste, NSN 3439-01-415-2258, specified as SN63PB37, with strict adherence to military standards and DLA packaging requirements. The item must be sourced from approved suppliers, primarily AUFHAUSER CORPORATION (CAGE 59401) and Turbo Braze Corporation (CAGE 1BJ08), both of which meet military specifications and are recommended for approval. The solder paste is classified as a TYPE 2 (CODE 2) item with a shelf life of six months, extendable under specified conditions, and is subject to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced in RP001 and RA001. ASTM B32 is explicitly not considered an equivalent to the required material. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required, and palletization must follow DLA packaging guidelines. As a hazardous material, shipment must adhere to IP025 regulations, with delivery FOB origin, inspection and acceptance at destination, and a permitted quantity variance of plus 10 percent, with no tolerance for shortage. Two distinct delivery points are specified: one for a U.S. Army unit in Poland and another for a U.S. Army installation in Romania, each with unique shipping instructions, including RDD codes and transportation protocols prohibiting parcel post. Delivery is required within five days of shipment, with an original required delivery date of July 17, 2026. The solicitation number is SPE8E9-26-T-3239, issued by the Department of Defense under the NAICS code 325998, with Matthew Kruc listed as the primary point of contact.