Purchase Order 47QSSC26P0NJP

The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service awarded a purchase order to Tapesouth Inc., a woman-owned manufacturer and distributor of adhesive tape products based in Gainesville, Florida, for the supply of 3M-481 pressure-sensitive adhesive plastic tape with a ceiling value of $1,058.50. The contract, awarded on January 22, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of February 6, 2026, specifies black and clear overall tape measuring 1,296 inches by 2.000 inches that is moisture and oil-resistant, meeting stringent environmental protection standards. This purchase order represents a firm fixed-price contract with no set-aside designation, allowing the company to compete in the open market based on its established capabilities and pricing competitiveness.

This award is issued under Tapesouth Inc.'s existing three-million-dollar Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service, effective from May 2, 2025 through May 1, 2026, which covers a comprehensive range of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, electrical insulation tapes, packaging tapes, and specialized masking tapes meeting ASTM standards and military requirements. The BPA structure, designated for direct delivery to both military and civilian customers, enables the Federal Acquisition Service to issue task orders and purchase orders to support federal agencies' diverse tape supply requirements. Since the BPA's establishment, the Federal Acquisition Service has actively issued numerous delivery orders and purchase orders, with this contract exemplifying the responsive, just-in-time procurement approach typical of federal tape supply operations.