M12 EXTRUSION MK88 ELBA SOLVENT

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes and defines all requirements for the order of Ethyl Lactate-Butyl Acetate (ELBA) Solvent.

• The ELBA Solvent shall be a homogeneous mixture by weight of 34.6% to 39.0% Ethyl Lactate with the balance Normal Butyl Acetate.

• The document details specific chemical requirements for the ELBA Solvent, Ethyl Lactate component, and Butyl Acetate component, including percentages, moisture content, acidity, nonvolatile matter, specific gravity, and distillation range.

• It references several military and ASTM standards for testing and specifications (e.g., MIL-A-3167, ASTM D1364, ASTM D1613, ASTM D4615, ASTM D1078, MIL-STD-1168, DI-MISC-82386).

• Alternate test methods are provided for certain chemical requirements.

• The ELBA Solvent shall meet specified minimum and maximum values for various test properties, including Ethyl Lactate content, Butyl Acetate content, moisture, acidity, nonvolatile matter, specific gravity, distillation range, odor, and suspended matter.

• A Certification Data Report (CDRL A001) per DI-MISC-82386 is required.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but delivery is specified.

• Manufacture, inspection, shipment, and delivery requirements are outlined.

• The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) reserves the right to inspect and reject delivered material.

• Vendors are liable for rework and re-inspection costs if materials are rejected.

• Quantity: 20 drums, 55-gallons per drum (1,100 gallons total).

• Packaging: 55-gallon metal drums, labeled with specific information including "Extruded Products Branch (Code M12)", item description, manufacturer name, contract number, lot number, and weight. Drums to be stretch-wrapped on pallets and labeled with MSDS or SDS hazardous material information.

• Lot Numbering: Shall be assigned and marked per MIL-STD-1168, Section 4.

• Deliverables: ELBA Solvent and ELBA Solvent Certification Data Report (CDRL A001) are due 90 days after receipt of order.

• Delivery Address: To be provided once awarded.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Ethyl Lactate-Butyl Acetate (ELBA) Solvent. The government is procuring 20 drums, each containing 55 gallons, for a total of 1,100 gallons.

• Product: Ethyl Lactate-Butyl Acetate (ELBA) Solvent, conforming to MIL-A-3167 TYP III Class 2.

• Quantity: 20 x 55-gallon drums (1,100 gallons total).

• Chemical Requirements: Specific percentages for Ethyl Lactate (34.6-39.0%) and Butyl Acetate (61.0-65.4%), with maximum limits for moisture (0.50%), acidity (0.10%), and nonvolatile matter (0.04%). Detailed specifications for both Ethyl Lactate and Butyl Acetate components are provided, including moisture, acidity, specific gravity, and distillation range.

• Quality Assurance: Inspection in accordance with Chemical Requirements in Section 3.0. A Certification Data Report (CDRL A001) per DI-MISC-82386 is required.

• Packaging: 55-gallon metal drums, labeled per commercial standards, including "Extruded Products Branch (Code M12)", item description, manufacturer name, contract number, lot number per MIL-STD-1168, and weight. Drums to be stretch-wrapped on pallets.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery: 90 days after receipt of order.

• Quotation Due Date: 20 Feb 2026.

• Submission Instructions: Furnish quotations to the issuing office (NSWC Indian Head Division) by the due date.

• Evaluation: Not explicitly detailed in this section, but standard evaluation criteria for RFQs would apply.

• The document is not marked as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Additional provisions and representations are attached.

• Electronic copies of the Certification Data Report are preferred.

• The solicitation includes extensive FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects such as contract administration, inspection, cybersecurity, and representations and certifications.