80--COMPOUND, POLYMERIC ELASTOMER

The Department of Defense, through the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, intends to issue a sole source purchase order for EPI Polymeric Elastomer Compound Sealant Kits in accordance with MIL-DTL-82633A. This procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures, citing the unique requirements and extensive product testing that restrict the supplier pool to only one qualified vendor, Abbey Color Inc. located in Philadelphia, PA. The acquisition will be conducted without full and open competition, as authorized under FAR 6.302-1. This notice serves to inform interested parties but is not a request for offers, and the government reserves discretion on whether to pursue competitive procurement at a later date based on responses received. The solicitation, identified as W44W9M425507D0 and posted on September 15, 2014, relates to NAICS code 325520, which covers coatings, adhesives, and similar chemical products. The contracting office is situated in McAlester, Oklahoma. Any information submitted will assist the government in determining future competitive procurement options, but this action currently prioritizes the sole source agreement with Abbey Color Inc. Mr. Kent W. Hackett is the designated point of contact for this procurement.