3M 401+ MASKING TAPE BPA

**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