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The Norfolk Naval Shipyard intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Ecomass Technologies LP on a sole source basis for a proprietary technical polymer material—non-toxic, lead-free, filled polyurethane-based resin—used for radiation shielding in the packaging, transportation, and storage of highly contaminated reactor hardware. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and implemented through FAR Subpart 12.2, as Ecomass is the sole manufacturer with proprietary methods and equipment unique to this composite, designated as Part Number PEM01-50-069-LTS (ECOMASS P/N 4702ZB92). No authorized distributors or technical representatives exist, and the material's complete engineering and manufacturing information is owned exclusively by Ecomass. The solicitation, identified as N4215826QE057, is issued under NAICS code 325211 with a size standard of 1,250 employees and is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. All responsible sources may submit capability statements to demonstrate competitive advantage, but only Ecomass will be considered for award. The material must comply with specific physical and chemical specifications including ASTM D-792 (specific gravity 6.9), ASTM D-789 (melt point 400–430°F), ASTM D-790 (flexural modulus 65,000 PSI), and ASTM D-638 (tensile strength 1,600 PSI), be mercury-free, and have at least 85% of its shelf life remaining at shipment, with a Certificate of Compliance required for each delivery. Delivery of 300 pounds of material is required no later than July 31, 2026, to Building 276 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, under F.O.B. Destination terms per FAR 52.247-34. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D-3951-18 and NAVSEA clause D-247-H002, while labeling and marking must comply with MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identifiers encoded in two-dimensional Data Matrix symbology per ISO/IEC 16022, and MIL-STD-129 for shipment packaging. Inspection and acceptance
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Portsmouth, VA, 23709, USASet-Aside
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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – ECOMASS TECHNOLOGIES LP
THE NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to Ecomass Technologies LP, on a sole source basis, for Technical Polymer (filled polyurethane base resin), non-toxic thermoplastic lead alternative, utilizing the statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.2 – Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award. NNSY will solicit and negotiate directly with Ecomass Technologies LP. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the agency. The capability statement must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any information that is received. Any information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No other bids will be accepted. No other manufacturers will be considered.
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this supply is 325211, with a size standard of 1250 employees and PSC Code 8030.
E. H. Wachs is the sole equipment manufacturer of the composite, technical polymer (filled polyurethane base resin) nontoxic thermoplastic lead alternative, which is a purpose-built system for the U.S. Navy. Subject material is manufactured by Technical Polymers/ECOMASS using proprietary methods and equipment unique to this one company. The shielding is critical for proper radiation attenuation during packaging, transportation and storage of a highly contaminated piece of reactor plant hardware, and any other associated engineering and manufacturing information “whole or in part” is owned and controlled by Ecomass Technologies LP, who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). There are no authorized distributors or technical representative for the OEM.
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