68--COMPOUND, POLYMERIC ELASTOMER

This contract involves a sole source purchase order for EPI Polymeric Elastomer Compound Sealant Kits compliant with MIL-DTL-82633A. The procurement is conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, recognizing Abbey Color Inc., located in Philadelphia, PA, as the only qualified supplier due to the specialized nature of the product and extensive testing requirements. The procurement will be awarded without full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a solicitation for offers but serves to inform interested parties of the intent to purchase and to gauge future competitive procurement possibilities. The solicitation is identified by the number W44W9M5239014J and is managed by the W390 Mcalester Army Ammo Plant under the Department of Defense. The associated NAICS code is 325520, indicating chemical manufacturing relevant to the compound. The contract is linked to the McAlester, Oklahoma location, though the place of performance is not detailed. Communication regarding this notice can be directed to Mr. Kent W. Hackett via his provided military email address. The government retains sole discretion regarding the decision to compete future procurements based on responses to this notice.