Supply of Duster Assembly Refill – Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)

The contract entails the procurement and delivery of one unit of HFC-134a refill for a duster assembly, specifically designated by the National Stock Number 6850014341191, intended for use in precision cleaning systems aboard the USNS HECTOR A CAFFERATA. The substance, tetrafluoroethane, is a refrigerant used in specialized cleaning applications requiring high purity and compatibility with sensitive equipment. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 325120, which corresponds to the manufacture of industrial chemical manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the product and its production. The Defense Logistics Agency, acting under the Department of Defense, is the contracting organization responsible for the acquisition. The procurement is scheduled for delivery in support of operational readiness aboard a U.S. Navy ship, emphasizing the critical role of maintaining functional precision cleaning systems in maritime environments. Although the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, the contract is accessible through the DIBBS system with a specific award identifier, ensuring traceability and compliance with federal procurement protocols. The lack of specific delivery location details suggests the refill will be shipped to a designated naval logistics hub or directly to the vessel, under the agency’s established supply chain procedures. The posting date of July 17, 2026, indicates this is a future-facing procurement, likely part of planned maintenance or inventory replenishment cycles ahead of upcoming deployment or service cycles.