TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE

The contract is a sole-source award for 3M™ pressure-sensitive tape, Part Number 361, under solicitation number 6091-7907, issued by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound in Bremerton, Washington, for use in hot work areas at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D due to the tape’s proprietary characteristics, including a silicone adhesive, temperature resistance from -65°F to 450°F, tensile strength of 146 lbs./in. width, and 38 oz./in. adhesion to steel, which make it uniquely suited for critical naval applications with no acceptable substitutes. The tape must be delivered by May 28, 2026, to the place of performance in Bremerton, WA, with each roll marked with the manufacturer and part number for identification, though no detailed packaging, preservation, barcoding, or MIL-STD requirements are specified. The solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, though the vendor, 3M™, is not a small business and the set-aside status is based on the procuring agency’s eligibility criteria rather than vendor certification. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing data, or payment terms are included in the documentation; the award is based solely on technical necessity and prior approval by C/106, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at the delivery location. The contracting officer is Naomi Larson, with no COR or COTR identified, and while the estimated cost is not provided, the procurement falls within the simplified acquisition threshold. The document confirms proprietary rights and direct replacement status as grounds for non-competitive award, with electronic submission required via SAM.gov and no options, security clearances, or special contract requirements beyond the technical specifications.