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Sources Sought - Supply Buy for a Tank Liner for Paint Strip Tank PS-10

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W51AA1-TankLinerFederal

Response Deadline09/24/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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The Tobyhanna Army Depot, operating under the Department of Defense, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a tank liner for Paint Strip Tank PS-10. This procurement effort is categorized under NAICS code 332420 and will be performed in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Kaila Black, and the solicitation is tracked under number W51AA1-TankLiner.

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Tobyhanna Army Depot seeks tank liner vendors for Paint Strip Tank PS-10 by 2026.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Cont Ct Tyad OfcView Agency

NAICS

332420 - Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

PA, 18466, USA

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedSep 21

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 24

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09/24/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 2 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Cont Ct Tyad Ofc

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Cont Ct Tyad Ofc

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Office AddressTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

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Kaila Black

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Tobyhanna Army Depot is conducting sources sought in order to identify potential vendors that possess the capabilities to support the attached requirement.

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