TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE
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 has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Pressure Sensitive Tape (2-inch glass tape). This award was made as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, justified as a sole source procurement for a specific 3M product.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for 2-inch wide x 60 yards long, white pressure sensitive tape, specifically 3M™ 361. The tape must withstand temperatures from -65 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, be glass overall & cotton, cold, heat & solvent resistant. Any substitute requires approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole Source Justification)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Estimated Value: Under $150,000
- Award Date: June 8, 2026
- Required Delivery: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bremerton, WA
Evaluation
This was a sole source procurement, justified by specific product requirements including compatibility with existing systems and proprietary data related to the 3M™ 361 tape. The justification asserts that the material/service is compatible in all aspects with existing systems and that no patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition, but then lists the tape's properties as proprietary data. It is also stated that these are 'direct replacement' parts/components for existing brand name equipment.
Additional Notes
The tape is coated with a silicone adhesive, offering high temperature resistance and adhesion, capable of withstanding intermittent temperatures up to 550°F (288°C) or higher. Specific properties include: Adhesion to Steel: 38 oz./in. width, Tensile Strength: 146 lbs./in. width, Elongation at Break: 9%, Backing Thickness: 5.0 mils, Total Tape Thickness: 6.4 mils. It is approved for use with HOTWORK in PSNS and by C/106.