Insulating compound K

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotes for one pound (1 LB) of Insulating Compound K, NSN 5970-00-253-6021, under request for quotation SPE4A027T0111, with quotes due October 15, 2026. The procurement carries no set-aside (No Set-Aside Used) and uses Fast Auto Evaluation procedures. DLA office SPE4A0 issued the RFQ through DIBBS, and quotes must be submitted via DIBBS.

The attached RFQ summary specifies delivery to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, within 5 days of award, with FOB Origin and inspection at destination. The item is a commercial off-the-shelf Critical Application Item, identified as a Dow Silicones RTV-3120 plus RTV-3010-S kit (one 1-pound RTV-3120 base can and one 0.1-pound RTV-3010-S catalyst tube). It carries a 12-month non-extendable shelf life, and the required shelf life remaining on receipt was reduced from 85 percent to 50 percent. Quality requirements include sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, hazardous material labeling and safety data sheet submission, packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E, and marking per MIL-STD-129.

The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 (May 20, 2026), along with Buy American compliance, Berry Amendment restrictions with the threshold reduced to $150,000, U.S.-flag vessel requirements for sea transport, and cybersecurity safeguarding clauses. The buy may be a candidate for automated award but excludes solicitations with first article test requirements.

Prior awards of this NSN went to CAGE codes 3LBA0, 8H3Q8, and 7TGR2 at unit prices ranging from $94.86 to $190.00. The source does not state an evaluation methodology.