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3M 401+ Masking Tape BPA
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The contract solicitation FA8125-26-Q-0053 seeks to establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for 3M 401+ masking tape under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a ceiling value of $4.5 million. The tape is required for aircraft maintenance and corrosion control operations at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and must meet stringent technical specifications including SAE AMS-T-21595, ASTM D3330 for adhesive strength between 35–50 oz/in, ASTM D3759 for tensile strength of at least 24 lb/in and elongation of 14%, water and heat resistance up to 249°F for 30 minutes, and a minimum of six months of shelf life remaining upon delivery. The product is supplied in four standard sizes—1/2 inch, 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch widths, all 55 meters in length—with annual quantities of 8,400 units for the three larger sizes and 24,000 units for the 1-inch size, totaling 49,200 units annually over five years. The acquisition is justified as a sole source under FAR 12.201-1 due to the unique, non-substitutable performance characteristics of 3M 401+ masking tape, including superior demasking efficiency, reduced paint defects, and enhanced visibility, which alternatives cannot replicate. The contract includes an economic price adjustment clause permitting price revisions up to once every three months, and the government intends to select between three and five small business awardees with equitable order rotation, giving preference to Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Small Disadvantaged Businesses, all of whom are verified as small under NAICS code 325520. All shipments must be delivered to Tinker Air Force Base, and the government will conduct final acceptance at the destination, ensuring compliance with material and packaging standards. No formal packaging, marking, or barcoding requirements beyond order numbers and shipping labels are specified, and no detailed payment, invoicing, or contracting officer representative information is provided. Solicitation amendments were issued on April 27 and April 30 to clarify industrial questions and update the item description, with proposals due by May 8, 2026.
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Place of Performance
S Coffeyville, OK, 73145, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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**Amendment 0001 to answer questions from industry was posted on 27 April**
**Amendment 0002 to answer questions from industry and update Item Description was posted on 30 April**
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