Microcrystalline Wax #118P

SOL #: W911S226U2400Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FT DRUM

FORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)

PSC

Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, And Fats (9160)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3504b6e3e3be4c539740868346fbc78c/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 8, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, under the Department of Defense, is seeking proposals for Microcrystalline Wax #118P through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement is for wax meeting specific technical specifications and packaging requirements. Responses are due by January 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for microcrystalline wax #118P, which must meet the following minimum specifications:

Melting Point (F/C, D 127): 192 MIN (194-90)
Penetration (@77F/100F, D1321): 10 MAX (7)
Color (ASTM D1500): 0.5 MAX (1.05)
Oil Content (WT%, D 721): 1.8 MAX (0.5)
Flash (PM F/C, D93): 500 MIN (515/268)
Viscosity (SUS, 210 F/98/9C, D2161): 90MIN (99)
Gravity (AP1, D 287): 34 MIN 36 MAX (35)
Odor (D 1833): 2 MAX (1)
Pound/Gallon AVG (D1250): 7.076
Specific Gravity: 0.849

The wax must be supplied in bead or flake form only. Vendors are required to provide the manufacturer information for the wax.

Packaging Requirements

The wax must be packaged within boxes with the following dimensions:

Box Size: 15 inches (length) X 12 inches (width) X 12 inches (height)
Weight Limit: Each box is not to exceed 50 lbs.
Palletization: No more than 40 boxes per pallet (totaling 2000 lbs).
Sealing: Every box must be sealed, and the wax inside each box must be encased in a sealed and durable plastic bag.