Nuclear Insulation Tape

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Important Information Sheet" containing a "QPL Vendor List." It provides a list of qualified vendors, likely for a specific product or service category.

The list includes the following information for each vendor:

• CAGE Code
• Company Name
• Street Address
• City, State, ZIP Code
• Country
• Web Site

This list may be relevant to bidders if the opportunity requires sourcing from or partnering with vendors on this Qualified Products List (QPL). It provides contact and web information for these listed vendors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be an attachment or continuation sheet detailing a specific item to be procured. It outlines the item, quantity, and specifications.

• Item: PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE
• Quantity: 2000
• Unit of Issue: ROLL
• Description/Specifications:
  • Tape, Insulation, 3 inch wide
  • 0.007” – 0.010” thick
  • 36 yd length
  • Complies with QPL-19166-QDS and MIL-I-19166.

This attachment provides critical details about the specific product required, including its dimensions, quantity, and adherence to military specifications. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets these exact specifications to be considered compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is MIL-I-19166C, a military specification for high-temperature, electrical, glass fiber, pressure-sensitive insulation tape. It details the requirements, testing procedures, and quality assurance provisions for this tape.

• Scope: Covers glass fiber, silicone adhesive, pressure-sensitive tape for construction and repair of electrical equipment operating at high temperatures.
• Applicable Documents: Lists federal and military specifications and standards relevant to the tape and its packaging.
• Requirements: Outlines qualification criteria, material specifications (glass fiber yarn, silicone adhesive), physical properties (thickness, width, tensile strength, adhesion, thermal stability, dielectric breakdown), and workmanship standards.
• Quality Assurance Provisions: Details inspection procedures, sampling methods, and qualification testing requirements.
• Test Methods: Describes specific procedures for testing various properties of the tape, including adhesion, thermal stability, dielectric breakdown, and corrosion.
• Preparation for Delivery: Specifies packaging, packing, and marking requirements for different levels (A, B, C).
• Intended Use: Primarily for securing coils and electric windings requiring high-temperature resistance.

This specification defines the technical requirements for the insulation tape. Bidders must ensure their product meets all specified material, performance, and testing criteria. It also outlines how the product must be packaged and marked for delivery. Understanding these requirements is crucial for preparing a compliant bid and for successful contract performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically "Nuc Insulation Tape," prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is requesting quotes for this item. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and no paper copies will be issued. It is posted on SAM.gov.

• Product: Pressure Sensitive Tape, Insulation, 3-inch wide, 0.007"-0.010" thick, 36 yd.

• Specification: Must be purchased from a qualified vendor listed on the "Important Information Sheet QPL Vendor List" for MIL-I-19166C.

• Quantity: 2,000 Rolls

• Required Delivery Date: 04/24/2026

• Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, 03904

• Contract Type: Request For Quotation (RFQ)

• Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside

• NAICS Code: 322220 (Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 750 Employees

• Submission Method: Offers shall be emailed to the POC listed.

• Response Deadline: 03/03/2026, 08:00 AM ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Evaluation factors include Technical Acceptability, Adherence to Schedule, and Price.

• Required Documentation: Vendors must provide technical information demonstrating compliance with specifications, including brochures and technical specifications. Any exceptions must be detailed. Failure to include pricing for all line items may result in rejection.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-06 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-1110. Contractors are responsible for familiarity with these.

• The "Important Information Sheet QPL Vendor List" for MIL-I-19166C is a critical requirement for purchasing the tape.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Operations Security (OPSEC) Contract Requirements for contractors performing work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). It defines OPSEC, the purpose of an OPSEC Plan, and the contractor's responsibilities regarding the protection of sensitive information.

• OPSEC Definition: A process to protect sensitive information (Critical Information and Indicators - CII) from exploitation.
• OPSEC Plan Requirement: Contractors may be required to submit an OPSEC Plan, signed by the Prime contractor, prior to the contract start date. The need for a formal plan will be determined based on the work being performed and the environment.
• Contractor Responsibility: Contractors and subcontractors must avoid inadvertent disclosure of unclassified or classified information. This includes protecting U.S. Government CII from unauthorized disclosure and preventing its distribution to third parties or public platforms.
• Prohibited Actions: Posting sensitive information on public websites, social media, or transmitting it to personal email accounts is prohibited. Media requests must be directed to PNSY Security and Public Affairs.
• Consequences of Compromise: Disclosure of CII may lead to removal of individuals, contract termination, criminal prosecution, and civil penalties.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractors must safeguard CUI and report any attempts by unauthorized parties to solicit or obtain it.
• Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy: Details the policy regarding the use of PEDs, defining what constitutes a PED and outlining requirements for evaluation, approval, and coordination with the sponsor and shipyard security for their use.
• OPSEC Critical Information and Indicator List (CIIL): Provides examples of what constitutes CII (e.g., PII, work schedules, equipment capabilities, facility identification, photographs within work areas) and required countermeasures (e.g., not posting sensitive info online, shredding documents, not using social media, removing badges, reporting disclosures).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the security and information protection requirements that will be imposed during contract performance. It highlights the importance of OPSEC, defines what constitutes sensitive information, and outlines prohibited actions and required procedures for handling information and electronic devices. Failure to comply can have severe consequences, including contract termination. Bidders should assess their ability to meet these stringent requirements when preparing their proposals.