Adhesive TA-30

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking qualified sources to provide "PHILLYBOND TA-30" (110 GAL TOTAL PER KIT) liquid epoxy resin for acoustic tile and sound damping applications. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Item 0001: ADHESIVE TA-30 55GAL 2KT (Liquid Epoxy Resin, Philadelphia Resins "PHILLYBOND TA-30", UI = KIT, MFG Illinois Tool Works Inc. / ITW Performance Polymers).

• Item 0002: Data Requirements - EXHIBIT A, SEQ A001: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS.

• Mandatory Brand Name: The requirement is brand name mandatory to ITW Philadelphia Resins, specifically "Phillybond TA-30", as it is stated to be the only product ensuring successful job performance. Quotations for different manufacturers will not be considered.

• Country of Origin: Vendors must list the country of origin for each line item.

• FSC Code: 8030

• NAICS Code: 325520

• Small Business Standard: 550

• Payment Terms: Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Responsibility: Vendor responsibility will be determined using PPIRS and in accordance with FAR 9.104.

• Submission Method: Submit quotations via email to sam.aiguier@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.

• Required Information in Quote: Price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under the NAICS Code, preferred payment method (GCPC or WAWF).

• Required Forms: Offerors MUST complete and include Provisions 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7019 with their offer. Offerors are also reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I if not updated in SAM.

• Closing Date: April 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Registration: Quoters must be registered in the SAM database.

• Manufacturer Information: If not the actual manufacturer, provide Manufacturer's Name, Location, and Business Size.

• Provisions and clauses are in effect through FAC 2026-01 (March 13, 2026) and DFARS Change Notice 20251110.

• Full text of applicable clauses and provisions can be accessed via provided links to ecfr.gov, acquisition.gov, and acq.osd.mil.

• The point of contact for this solicitation is Sam Aiguier (sam.aiguier@dla.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Adhesive TA-30, a liquid epoxy resin system (Philadelphia Resins "Phillybond TA-30"). The material consists of Part A (55gal Resin) and Part B (55gal Hardener) with color dye included, totaling 110 gallons per kit. It is intended for acoustic tile and sound damping applications. The procurement is set aside 100% for Small Business (SBA).

• Item 0001: Adhesive TA-30, 55gal 2kt, Liquid Epoxy Resin (Phillybond TA-30) for acoustic tile and sound damping. (1 Kit)

• Item 0002: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the adhesive.

• Delivery Time: Must meet or exceed the Government Required Delivery Date (RDD) of ASAP.

• FOB Destination.

• Compliance with FAR Part 13 or 12.6.

• Registration in SAM is required.

• Offerors must complete all provisions and representations.

• Compliance with DFARS Buy American Act and NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

• FSC/NAICS: 8030/325520

• Size Standard: 550

• Payment Terms: Net 30 after inspection and acceptance. Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) accepted.

• Quote Due Date: April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Award may be made without discussions.

• If no offers meet the RDD, award may go to the LPTA offeror with the soonest delivery.

• Technical submissions must meet minimum requirements to be considered acceptable.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA).

• Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.

• Offerors must indicate their business size (Small Business, SDB, VOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDOVSB, HUBZone, 8a).

• Include a copy of the price list if the item is price listed.

• If the item is a GSA item, provide the GSA Contract Number.

• Country of Origin and Duty information required.

• MSDS is required if the item contains hazardous materials.

• Final Inspection at Destination.

• Specific clauses and provisions (252.204-7016, 252.204-7018, 252.204-7019) must be addressed and filled out.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for "Material Safety Data Sheets" (MSDS). It specifies the requirements for vendors to provide MSDS as part of their contract deliverables.

• Item No: A001
• Data Description: Material Safety Data Sheets
• DID Number: FED-STD-313E
• Contract Reference: PARA C.3.1
• Frequency: 1-Time
• Remarks: Vendors are required to complete only applicable portions of the MSDS. Hazardous elements or compounds may be identified by formula number or tradename (referencing 20.4 of FED-STD-313C). MSDS are to be identified by stock number as assigned by PNS.

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines a specific deliverable requirement: the provision of Material Safety Data Sheets. Bidders must understand these requirements to ensure compliance if awarded the contract. It details the format, identification methods, and submission frequency for the MSDS.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the specifications and requirements for an "ADHESIVE, LIQUID EPOXY RESIN" (Stock Number: 8030-LL-N03-4936). It serves as a technical specification for potential bidders to understand the product requirements.

• Special Characteristics: The kit must include Part A (55 gal epoxy resin) and Part B (55 gallon hardener) and meet MIL-A-24456. It must be solvent-free for sound damping and acoustic tile applications and not contain N-butyl glycidyl ether. It must perform in environments similar to welding operations due to the lack of flammable solvent vapors. The shelf life is specified as 24 months.
• Description/Specifications: Adheres to MIL-A-24456, is solvent-free, and suitable for sound damping and acoustic tile applications. It must not contain N-butyl glycidyl ether. It must be able to perform in environments with welding operations. Product and kit size are specified in Section B of the schedule. Manufacture specifications are required for technical compliance review prior to award.
• Data Requirements: Safety Data Sheets are required (Exhibit A, Sequence A001). Mercury control (C500) is also a requirement.
• Preservation/Packaging/Packing: Includes requirements for deteriorative material marking (Type 1, MIL-STD-129R, 24 months fill-in) and hazardous material handling.
• Inspection Acceptance: Outlines responsibility for inspection.
• Special Provisions: Includes hazardous material identification and material safety data requirements.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the precise technical specifications, material requirements, packaging, and data deliverables for the liquid epoxy resin. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets all listed specifications, including material composition, performance in specific environments, shelf life, and required documentation (like Safety Data Sheets), to be considered compliant.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the full text of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions that are applicable to this solicitation. These clauses and provisions outline various requirements, representations, and prohibitions that offerors must adhere to.

• FAR Clauses: Includes provisions related to telecommunications equipment and services (52.204-26, 52.204-24, 52.204-25, 52.204-27), Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders (52.204-29, 52.204-30), and Small Business Program Representations (52.219-1).
• DFARS Clauses: Includes clauses related to covered defense telecommunications equipment or services (252.204-7016), NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (252.204-7019, 252.204-7020), and Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (252.232-7006).
• DLAD Clauses & Procurement Notes: Contains specific instructions and requirements from the Defense Logistics Agency, including those related to superseded part numbers, manufacturing phase-out, supply chain traceability, unused government surplus property, warstopper program material, correction of nonconforming packaging, vendor shipment module, product verification testing, origin inspection, additive manufacturing, and offers for part-numbered items.
• Local Clauses: Includes additional requirements from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, such as specific invoicing and payment instructions, mercury control, qualified products, marking and certification requirements, specification changes, deteriorative material marking, preparation for delivery, prohibited packing materials, hazardous material handling, inspection and acceptance procedures, and special provisions for threaded products.

Offerors must carefully review all included clauses and provisions to understand their obligations regarding:

• Representations and certifications related to telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, and small business status.
• Cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 assessments.
• Payment and invoicing procedures via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
• Specific DLA and local requirements for packaging, marking, testing, and material traceability.
• Compliance with prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and applications. Failure to comply with these requirements may impact proposal eligibility and contract award.