Nuclear Insulation Tape

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting quotations for the procurement of nuclear insulation tape through solicitation number N39040Q6021E410. The requirement is for pressure-sensitive insulation tape that must conform to military specifications MIL-I-19166C and be listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL-19166-QDS). Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and must already be qualified vendors on the attached QPL Vendor List, which includes suppliers such as Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp, AFC Specialty Coatings Group, 3M Company, and Nitto Incorporated. Award will be made to the responsible vendor offering the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation based on three evaluation criteria: technical acceptability (meeting specifications and documenting capabilities), adherence to schedule (soonest delivery), and price. Responses must be submitted via email by March 3, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET, and must include a completed RFQ form, technical documentation with brochures and specifications, and pricing that includes all freight costs.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 322220 (Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The requirement is for 2,000 rolls of 3-inch-wide pressure-sensitive insulation tape, 0.007 inches to 0.010 inches thick, with 36 yards per roll. Delivery is required by April 24, 2026, to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard located in Kittery, Maine 03904. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The point of contact for this procurement is Sarashea Thibodeau at Sarashea.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil or 207-438-3874, and payment options include Wide Area Workload Feed (WAWF) and Government Commercial Purchase Card for awards up to $100,000.