FME TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME SHIPYARDS.DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Puget Sound is soliciting bids for FME tape, pressure sensitive—an adhesive tape product used in maritime maintenance and repair operations. Pressure-sensitive tapes are widely used in shipbuilding and shipyard environments for sealing, masking, surface protection, and temporary holding applications where heat or solvent activation is not practical.
This procurement falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 7510, which covers office-type and administrative supplies including various tapes and adhesives. However, given the DLA Maritime – Puget Sound context, this tape likely supports industrial and maintenance operations at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington—one of the Navy's largest ship repair facilities.
The procurement is set aside entirely for small business participation, meaning only qualified small businesses may submit offers.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Maritime – Puget Sound (Dept of Defense / Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPMYM227Q1135 |
| NAICS | 339940 (Office Supplies, Except Paper, Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT |
| Place of performance | Bremerton, WA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to certified small businesses under NAICS 339940. To compete, your business must:
- Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 339940 (see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have the NAICS code 339940 listed in your SAM profile
- Be capable of delivering to Bremerton, Washington
Manufacturers of pressure-sensitive tapes, as well as distributors who can meet any domestic sourcing requirements (such as the Berry Amendment or Buy American Act if applicable to this defense supply), should review the solicitation for specific product specifications and any brand-name justification requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify product specifications early. FME tape for maritime use may have specific performance requirements—temperature resistance, adhesion strength, backing material, or military specifications. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements; do not assume standard commercial grades will qualify.
Confirm supply chain and lead times. November delivery in the Pacific Northwest introduces weather considerations. Ensure your production or sourcing timeline accommodates the delivery schedule specified in the solicitation.
Review DLA's First Destination Transportation requirements. DLA Maritime contracts typically specify how goods must be shipped to their facility. Familiarize yourself with DLA's packaging, labeling, and shipment tracking requirements to avoid acceptance issues.
Price strategically for small business set-asides. Total small business set-asides often attract fewer competitors than unrestricted solicitations, but DLA maintains rigorous price reasonableness evaluations. Benchmark against historical prices for similar DLA tape procurements if available through USAspending.gov or FPDS.
Address any past performance requirements. If the solicitation requests references, prioritize similar supply contracts with federal or maritime industrial customers. See the solicitation for specific evaluation factors—price may not be the sole criterion.
Prepare your SAM.gov submission carefully. DLA solicitations typically require submission through the Electronic Data Access (EDA) system or SAM.gov. Technical proposal errors are common grounds for rejection in DLA supply contracts.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPMYM227Q1135—the response deadline is November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT, leaving minimal preparation time from the October 30, 2026 posting date.
Download all attachments, including specifications, packaging requirements, and any applicable military standards (MIL-SPEC) referenced in the solicitation.
Submit questions through the designated SAM.gov Q&A process if technical requirements are unclear; DLA typically allows limited time for pre-bid inquiries.
Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and your small business certification is current before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →