Corrosion Protection and Piping Preservation

The contract requires the application of a multi-layered corrosion protection system to underground piping, involving the sequential installation of a bitumastic primer, polymer-modified asphaltic tape wrapping, vapor barrier mastic, and aluminum cladding to ensure long-term integrity and environmental resistance. All work must be performed in accordance with industry standards for subsurface infrastructure preservation, with strict attention to material compatibility, layer adhesion, and proper coverage to prevent moisture ingress and chemical degradation in the field environment of New Delhi, India, where the project is located and where the work must be executed. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 332812, indicating it involves specialty trade contractors focused on pipeline and structural system protection. It was posted on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, at 8:30 AM, and is sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi under the Department of State. The work location is specified as New Delhi, zip code 110021, and the procurement is part of broader efforts to maintain U.S. government-owned utility infrastructure in a high-heat, high-humidity climate zone requiring durable and reliable protective measures.