POLYURETHANE COATING (Paints)
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Army, for work in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Due Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 22 days left.
| Solicitation number | W25G1VMARKETRESEARCH |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army |
| Office | W6QK Acc-Apg Cont CT Tyad Ofc |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510) |
| Product or service code | 8010 |
| Place of performance | Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (22 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
This request for information (RFI)/sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal (RFP) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.
Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Specifications: ITEM 0001: 383 Green Zenthane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) Polyurethane Topcoat, One Component Size: 1-gallon cans In Accordance With (IAW) Specification: MIL-DTL-53039, Type IV Color: 34094 (Flat Green) Consistency: Liquid Please Note: Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 16 months. In addition to CARC specifications, the coating delivered shall be of a climate and season appropriate formulation (i.e. paint received ready for use).
For spray application, addition of reducers, reaction retarding agents, or other additives shall not be required. As delivered, the coating must not produce any blisters, foaming or other defects when applied up to 10 mils wet film thickness at temperatures between 60 F. and 85 F. and humidity levels normally encountered in Tobyhanna, PA. The coating must be capable of being applied by roller to the required film thickness above with a maximum of 10% volume addition of a single reducer or VOC exempt retarder.
ITEM 0002: Orange Zenthane Plus, Polyurethane Topcoat, Two Component (Part A: 0.75-gal, Part B: 1-quart) Size: 1-gallon kits IAW Specification: MIL-PRF-85285, Type I, Class H and MMS420 Color: 12197 (High Gloss Orange) Consistency: Liquid Please Note: Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 14 months. Quick-Dry formulation with capability for application in hot and humid conditions with no/minimal paint defects due to temperature and humidity, as well as extended pot life (several days).
ITEM 0003: 686 Tan, Polyurethane Coating, One Component Size: 1-gallon cans IAW Specifications: MIL DTL- 53039 Type IV, Containing no greater than 1.0 pounds VOC per gallon Color: 33446 (Tan) Consistency: Liquid Please Note: Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 16 months. In addition to CARC specifications, the coating delivered shall be of a climate and season appropriate formulation (i.e. paint received ready for use).
For spray application, addition of reducers, reaction retarding agents, or other additives shall not be required. As delivered, the coating must not produce any blisters, foaming or other defects when applied up to 10 mils wet film thickness at temperatures between 60 F. and 85 F. and humidity levels normally encountered in Tobyhanna, PA. The coating must be capable of being applied by roller to the required film thickness above with a maximum of 10% volume addition of a single reducer or VOC exempt retarder. *Hazmat items require longest possible shelf life and most current SDS when shipping.
If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products, please provide the following information:
- Organization name, address, primary points of contact (POCs) including name, title, email address, telephone number, and FAX (if applicable)
- CAGE code and Unique Entity ID (UEI) number (if registered in SAM.gov).
- Business size status and socio-economic classifications (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a)). 5) Does your firm accept the Government Purchase Card for ordering and payment? 6) Does your firm invoice in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)?
- Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
Contracting contact
- Stephanie Coleman · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 325510, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for paint and coating manufacturing work, who also hold Army contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- American Classic Construction Inc. $126,184 in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of the Army awarded $83.1 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Company and The Boeing Company. See what Army is buying now.
Paint and Coating Manufacturing contracts right now
There are 4 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 325510), 2 posted in the last 7 days; 50% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of the Army, Defense Logistics Agency and Department of the Air Force. Most of the work with a stated place is in Pennsylvania and Utah.
All open paint and coating manufacturing contracts
Coming up in this trade
Planned contracts from the agencies' procurement forecasts, often months before a solicitation. Plans can change.
Recent awards in this trade
- Martin Military Inc $32,960 · Defense Logistics Agency · Oct 15, 2026
- Intumescents Associates Group (IAG) LLC $2.8 million · Department of the Navy · Jul 9, 2026
- PPG Industries Inc $129,145 · Department of the Navy · Feb 10, 2026
- PPG Industries Inc $88,185 · Department of the Navy · Jan 6, 2026
- The Sherwin-Williams Company $230,805 · Department of the Navy · Dec 31, 2025
From the award notices agencies publish.