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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

3M 401+ Masking Tape BPA

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FA8125-26-Q-0053Federal

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NAICS: 325520
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GASKET FORMING COMPOUN
Solicitation # SPE4A0-26-T-4787
Solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-4787 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Aviation for the procurement of Gasket Forming Compound, identified by NSN 8030-01-517-1616. The requirement is for one tube containing 250 milliliters, with acceptable part numbers from Loctite Corp (2087069) or W.W. Grainger, Inc. (4KM17). This commercial off-the-shelf item is classified as Type I (Code H) with a non-extendable shelf life of 12 months and must be stored in unopened containers between 46 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Delivery is required within 5 days after receipt of order to the destination at Fort Knox, Kentucky, with an original required delivery date of September 10, 2026. The contract mandates strict adherence to hazardous materials standards, requiring the submission and approval of Safety Data Sheets and OSHA hazard warning labels by technical personnel prior to award. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while sampling and inspection will follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The procurement incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and requires compliance with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS cybersecurity and telecommunications restrictions. All quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS system by September 18, 2026, and final invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
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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.

General Info

U.S. Air Force seeks small business quotes for 3M 401+ tape via BPA, LPTA, $4.5M max, FOB Tinker AFB.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8125 Afsc PzimaView Agency

NAICS

325520 - Adhesive ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

S Coffeyville, OK, 73145, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Question+and+Answers+2.pdf

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FA8125-26-Q-0053+0001.pdf

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Questions+and+Answers.pdf

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Fully+Executed+BNJ+for+Masking+Tape+-+Redacted.pdf

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TEP Worksheet for 3M 401+ Masking Tape

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FA8125-26-Q-0053.pdf

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A25-025+569+AMXS+Masking+Tape+-+Item+Description+RV1.pdf

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TEP+Worksheet.xlsx

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Solicitation+Amendment+FA812526Q00530002+SF+30.pdf

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A25-025-569 AMXS Masking Tape Item Description

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8125 Afsc Pzima
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA
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Department Of Defense → FA8125 Afsc Pzima
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Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA
Contacts
Sheridan Robison

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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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