PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE
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 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) MARITIME - PUGET SOUND published an opportunity (SPMYM226Q5501) for PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE. While classified as an Award Notice, the accompanying documents detail a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation that was justified as a sole-source acquisition for 3M brand tape. Offers for this solicitation were due on February 4, 2026, and the opportunity was published on February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation sought 336 rolls of PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE, 2" wide x 60 yd long, white, with a temperature range of -65 to 450 degrees F. The tape is described as glass overall & cotton, cold, heat & solvent resistant, with a silicone adhesive. It must be marked with manufacturer 3M and part number 361 (NSN: 7510-01-026-4117). A minimum of 85% shelf-life remaining upon receipt was required. The tape is approved for use with HOTWORK in PSNS.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Quantity: 336 rolls
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business (NAICS 339940, Size Standard 750 employees).
- Sole Source Justification: The procurement was justified as sole-source to 3M (Part Number 361) due to specific requirements, citing FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D.
- Place of Performance: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, Bremerton, WA 98314.
Submission & Evaluation (Historical)
- Offer Due Date: February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Submission Method: Offers were to be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Performance, with relative importance determined by the Contracting Officer. Lead time was noted as a potential deciding factor.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At destination (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF).
Key Requirements & Notes
- Manufacturer: 3M, Part Number 361.
- Shelf-Life: Minimum 85% remaining upon receipt.
- Compliance: Offerors were required to comply with Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for base access.
- Packaging: Specific requirements in Section D, including ASTM-D-3951 and mandatory pallet usage for non-small parcel shipments.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID): May apply per Section E and DFARS 252.211-7003.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact JACK EDWARDS at JACK.EDWARDS@DLA.MIL or 360-813-9577.