Wax, aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment seeks quotes for one case (1 CO) of aircraft wax under Request for Quotations SPE8E527T0406, with quotes due November 12, 2026. The set-aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, and the RFQ is a Fast Auto Evaluation issued through DIBBS, where quotes must be submitted.

The item is NSN 7930-01-323-2005, classified under PSC 7930 (Cleaning and Polishing Compounds and Preparations). The attached file summary assigns NAICS 336413. Delivery is required within 20 days, FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance at destination. The attached file summary names delivery to USS James E. Williams (DDG 95).

Technical requirements include MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging, MIL-STD-129 marking for shelf-life Type II items (18-month CODE 5), a Material Safety Data Sheet, and hazardous material identification per 29 CFR 1910.1200. The RFQ requires compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except in functional applications per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Automated award is possible except where first article test requirements apply. Vendors must register in DLA's Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) to access the Vendor Shipment Module.

The file summary lists Specialty Coatings, Inc. (CAGE 3LBA0, MIL-W-18723) and Quantum Chemical, LLC (CAGE 012L8, RALRUBE MIL-W-18723) as approved manufacturers. It also reports unit costs ranging from $976.00 to $1,076.86 across multiple awards to CAGE 3LBA0 since January 2026.