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W91A2K-9068-2034Federal

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The United States Army Research, Development & Engineering Command's Natick Contracting Division plans to award a sole source contract to Ashland Distribution Company for the supply of polymer resins essential for ongoing developmental research at the Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center. The contract falls under FAR 13.5 and is justified by NSRDEC's determination that only DuPont’s proprietary polymer materials meet their stringent requirements, such as impact strength and durability under continuous use. Since these materials are exclusively available through DuPont’s local distributor, Ashland Distribution Company, the procurement will be made solely through this source without a competitive solicitation process. This intended contract award, identified by solicitation number W91A2K-9068-2034 and posted in April 2009, specifies that no request for proposal or solicitation documents will be issued. The polymers to be acquired are based on proprietary technology exclusively owned by DuPont, making alternative sources unsuitable. Any inquiries related to this acquisition are directed to Mr. John Conlin at the Natick Contracting Division. The synopsis of this sole source intent is valid until April 22, 2009, at 2:30 pm EST.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Ashland for DuPont proprietary polymer resins, no competition.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

325211 - Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

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PostedApr 18

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

Under the authority of FAR 13.5, the United States Army Research, Development & Engineering Command (RDECOM) Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA 01760 5011, on behalf of the Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), intends to negotiate and award a contract on a sole source basis with Ashland Distribution Company, of 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011, to provide polymer resins for use in ongoing developmental research. NSRDEC has evaluated various other sources and their polymer resins and has determined that only DuPont materials meet all of NSRDECs criteria and specifications, including impact strength and resistance to withstand continuous use. The polymers to be acquired are based upon proprietary formulations and technology currently belonging solely to the DuPont Corporation. NSRDEC will purchase the materials from DuPonts exclusive local distributor: Ashland Distribution Company. Nothing herein should be misconstrued as a request for proposal. No solicitation document is available. Any questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. John Conlin, or by email to: contact@example.gov. This synopsis expires 22 April 2009 at 2:30pm EST.