What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking sources for 1,000 gallons of Off-White Epoxy Primer that meets the MIL-DTL-53022 specification. This opportunity is open to all businesses as there is no set-aside, and it falls under NAICS code 325510 for Paint and Coating Manufacturing. Notably, the material must be listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL) for MIL-DTL-53022, and this notice serves as a Sources Sought, meaning it is for information gathering only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY – This Sources Sought is being issued solely for information and
planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the
future. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. Solicitations are
not available at this time. Any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not
constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.
Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, is
conducting this Sources Sought to identify potential sources that can supply the following:
Qty: 1,000 EACH Kits of Light Beige/Light Gray/Off-White/Buff Epoxy Primer, Corrosion inhibiting, high
solids, lead, and chromate free, Hazardous Air Pollutant Free (HAPs-Free), Two-component. VOC: 2.8lb/
gal (maximum)
Specification: MIL-DTL-53022, Type IV, Class L Primer
**Material MUST be listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL) for MIL-DTL-53022**
Product Code (Part A): 22167WEP
Product Code (Part B): 22170CEH
Size: 1-gal kit
Size (Part A): 1-gallon
Size (Part B): 1-quart
PLEASE NOTE: HAZMAT ITEM – requires no less than 80% of manufacturer’s total shelf life and most
current SDS and TDS when shipping. Material Expiration Date requested on the material, on the quote and
invoice.
Any resultant Purchase Order will be issued by ACC-APG, Tobyhanna Division, 11 Hap Arnold
Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466.
The government is seeking to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order under NAICS code 325510, Paint
and Coating Manufacturing.
All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government
will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in
developing information provided to the United States Government. All information received in response to
this Sources Sought that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this Sources
Sought that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business
information, will be received, and held in confidence. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not
preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Please note, if a solicitation or multiple
solicitations are posted in the future, they will be issued by a separate solicitation.
The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with Sources Sought respondents to
gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.
Interested vendors are requested to provide information of their firm’s capabilities to supply the
requirement as noted above.
Please submit any questions regarding this Sources Sought to: Kaila Black, Purchasing Agent via email:
kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil
Responses to this Sources Sought addressing your company’s capability to support this requirement shall be
submitted to the above referenced e-mail address NLT Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by 9:00AM EST.
Respondents should include the following business information with the Sources Sought response:
Company Name and Address;
Point of Contact;
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Telephone Number;
E-mail address;
Company Cage Code;
Primary NAICS;
Business Size;
Current Registration in SAM;
GSA Schedule Number (if applicable)
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.