Insulating compound K

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through DLA office SPE4A7, seeks quotes for one kit (1 KT) of Insulating Compound K, NSN 5970-01-086-3433, with quotes due October 21, 2026. The acquisition carries no set-aside; the Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," and the attachment summary confirms it is not a small business set-aside. RFQ SPE4A727T1145 is a Fast Auto Evaluation solicitation, and quotes must be submitted through DIBBS.

Line 0001 requires delivery within 20 days, FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance at destination. The attachment summary places delivery at JBPHH, Hawaii. The item is a commercial off-the-shelf Arathane 5753A/5753B quart kit manufactured by Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas (CAGE 99384, P/N Arathane 5753-A/B). It is designated a Critical Application Item with a non-extendable six-month shelf-life requirement (Type I CODE F). Offerors must submit Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels before award. The solicitation incorporates Buy American requirements (DFARS 252.225-7001), hazardous-material handling and transport requirements, and packaging under MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. The attachment summary reports recent awards from $344 to $486.22 per unit to contractors including 3LBA0 and 8FF72.

The procurement is coded PSC 5970 with RFQ rating DO-C9 and references purchase request 7017808389. Buyer contact is Brandon Smith (DBS0074, 804-759-8986, Brandon.1.Smith@dla.mil).