Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Thixon Adhesive 532-AEF and Primer P-11-EF

    Sol. THIXONSources SoughtSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)TEXARKANA, TX
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jun 12, 2025
    POSTED
    May 29, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    325520
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    8040
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Army is seeking sources for a two-year Firm Fixed Price, Multiyear Requirements Type Contract for Thixon Adhesive 532-AEF and Primer P-11-EF, specifically for use in bonding rubber to metal in military vehicles. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, with estimated quantities of 220 units of adhesive and 400 units of primer per year. Interested bidders must submit a capabilities statement, as evaluation will focus on price and delivery.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    THIXON
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    May 29, 2025
    Response Deadline
    June 12, 2025
    NAICS Code
    325520AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    8040
    Contract Code
    2100
    Issuing Office
    W6QK ACC RRAD
    Primary Contact
    Vanessa Buster
    State
    TX
    ZIP Code
    75507-5000
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    Red River Army Depot has a requirement for a two-year Firm Fixed Price, Multiyear, Requirements Type Contract for Thixon Adhesive and Primer. Quantities listed are estimated quantities only and are not guaranteed. No funds will be obligated by the award or the resultant contract but will be obligated by the issuance of delivery orders.The contract will have two consecutive ordering years beginning date of award and ending two years from date of award. Each ordering year provides an estimated quantity as listed below. Primer and Adhesive are used in daily operations for bonding of rubber to road wheels and track shoes on the BFVS, Abrams, M88, 113FOV, M60FOV, M109 and MLRS vehicles. RRAD has the only capability within the Department of Defense (DOD) for reclamation and remanufacture of combat vehicle Road wheel and track.1.THIXON 532-AEF: Rubber to Metal Adhesive, in 5 Gallon (19 Liter) containers. One-coat adhesive that will bond a variety of vulcanized or un-vulcanized rubber compounds to metal or rubber compounds. Black liquid appearance, non-volatile content by weight is 22.0-24.0%, solvents Xylene, dries 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature, shelf life-one year. Adhesive will resist prebaking times up to 15 minutes at 160 degrees C (320 degrees F) or the equivalent at other temperatures without deleterious effect on the bond.Estimated Quantities: Year One: 220 each Year Two: 220 each 2.THIXON P-11-EF: Rubber to metal Primer in 5 Gallon (19 Liter) containers. Gray liquid appearance, non-volatile content by weight is 22.0-26.0%; density LBS/gal is 7.6- 8.1, solvents MIBK, MEK, xylene, dries 30 to 45, shelf life-one year. Primer will remain firm at molding temperatures.Estimated Quantities: Year One: 400 each Year Two: 400 each This will be 100% set aside for small business. The evaluation factors are price and most advantageous delivery. All interested parties, please submit a capabilities statement.

    Key dates

    1. May 29, 2025Posted Date
    2. June 12, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    Thixon Adhesive 532-AEF and Primer P-11-EF is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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