Microcrystalline Wax #118P
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: January 24, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
- Published: January 20, 2026, 7:25 PM UTC
- Issuing Office: W6QM MICC-FT DRUM
Additional Notes
This opportunity was amended to include the Total Small Business Set-Aside.