Microcrystalline Wax

The Department of the Army, specifically the W6QM MICC-FT Drum contracting office, has issued this combined synopsis and solicitation under notice number W911S225U2137 for the procurement of Microcrystalline Wax, part number 118P. This requirement is designated as a total small business set-aside (SBA). The procurement is classified under NAICS code 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, and PSC 9160, Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 27, 2025.

The required wax must meet specific salient characteristics, including a minimum melting point of 192°F/90°C, a maximum penetration of 10 at 77°F/100°F, and a maximum oil content of 1.8 percent by weight. The product must be delivered in bead or flake form only, and vendors are required to provide manufacturer information. Packaging specifications require the wax to be encased in sealed, durable plastic bags within boxes measuring 15 inches long by 12 inches wide by 12 inches high. Each box must be sealed and weigh no more than 50 pounds, with a maximum of 40 boxes permitted per pallet for a total weight not exceeding 2,000 pounds.