Supply of Lock Adhesive (LOCTITE 243 10ML)

The contract outlines the procurement and delivery of five bottles of LOCTITE 243 10ML adhesive, a commercial off-the-shelf product identified by the National Stock Number 6850011329624, to the USS HERSHEL WILLIAMS (T-ESB 4) located overseas. This acquisition is governed by federal logistics protocols and falls under the NAICS code 325520, which classifies it within the industrial chemical manufacturing sector. The item is intended for use as a threadlocking adhesive and must comply with all applicable military and defense supply standards despite being commercially available. Delivery responsibilities are managed under a subcontract arrangement initiated by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense, ensuring alignment with operational needs and regulatory compliance for overseas military installations. The contract was posted on July 15, 2026, and is linked to the master contract SPE4AX16D9010 with delivery tracked under the reference SPE4A626FCSMJ. While specific geographic details for the office or performance location are not provided, the delivery destination is explicitly the USS HERSHEL WILLIAMS, indicating logistics coordination across international boundaries. The absence of a solicitation number and set-aside information suggests this is a streamlined internal procurement under an existing framework. The Defense Logistics Agency serves as the overseeing organization, affirming the transaction’s place within the broader defense supply chain infrastructure aimed at maintaining readiness and operational capability of deployed vessels.