| Location: | Oklahoma |
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| Posted: | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | A25-025 |
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**THIS IS THE PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. THE ACTUAL SOLICITATION WILL BE RELEASED AT A LATER DATE**
The Air Force intends to solicit the following supply:
The 76 AMXG/569 AMXS is requesting a five (5) year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for 3M 401+ masking tape.
The requested equipment description/specifications are outlined below.
a.Item one – Masking Tape 24mm (1 inch) x 55m (60 yards)
b.Item two - Masking Tape 48mm (2 inch) x 55m (60 yards)
c.Item three - Masking Tape 76mm (3 inch) x 55m (60 yards)
d.Item four – Masking Tape 12mm (1/2 inch) x 55m (60 yards)
All tapes listed in item two shall adhere to the following requirements:
a.Tape shall adhere to SAE AMS-T-21595 (formerly MIL-T-21595). Types 1,2
b.Tape shall be single-sided and have a natural/synthetic rubber adhesive blend
c.Tape backing shall be a crepe paper.
d.Tape shall have an Adhesive strength of 35oz/in- 50oz/in per ASTM D3330.
e.Tape shall have a minimum tensile strength of 24lb/in per ASTM D3759.
f.Tape shall have a minimum elongation of 14% per ASTM D3759.
g.Tape shall be capable of high temperature use and be rated for a minimum surface temperature of 249F for 30 minutes
h.Tape color shall be green.
Tape shall be delivered with a minimum of six (6) months of shelf life remaining.
Estimated Period of Performance: 5-year BPA
This is a small business set-aside
System for Award Management (SAM) is required to receive any award. Contractors can register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The NAICS code for this requirement is 325520 with a size standard of 550 EMP.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a proposal. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation through Beta.sam.gov at https://sam.gov/content/home. No telephone requests. See Note 22. Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1).
Foreign Participation: No
For further information contact:
Sheridan Robison
Contracting Officer
| Sep 24, 2025 | [Sources Sought (Original)] Masking Tape |

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