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--Notice of Intent to award Sole Source Contract to PPG Industries, Inc. of Monroeville, PA

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The US Army Natick Soldier Center plans to award a sole source contract to PPG Industries, Inc., Monroeville Technical Center, for the development of multifunctional, photochromic dyes to be integrated into specialized synthetic fibers. The sole source justification is based on PPG's unique capability and proprietary intellectual property to produce dyes with the exact multifunctional and photochromic characteristics that meet the government's specific requirements. Although this notice announces the intent to award without full and open competition, the government invites interested parties to express interest or submit proposals within fifteen days of the notice publication, primarily to assess whether a competitive procurement is warranted. This action is identified under Purchase Request number W91A2K-6069-9040 and falls under NAICS code 541710. All inquiries relating to this acquisition should be directed to Mr. David Mark at the Natick Soldier Center, with a response deadline of May 1, 2006. The government retains the sole discretion to decide if competition will be pursued based on feedback received. The contract will support the Department of Defense’s efforts to enhance materials used in soldier systems through advanced technologies provided exclusively by PPG Industries.

General Info

US Army awards sole source contract to PPG for multifunctional photochromic dyes in fibers.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

325130 - Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedApr 17

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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

The US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC) intends to award a Sole Source contract to PPG Industries, Inc., Monroeville Technical Center, Monroeville, PA, for the development of multifunctional, photochromic dyes to be incorporated in distinctive synthe tic fibers. The rationale for other than full and open competition is that PPG Industries is the only company with the capability to produce a dye with the multifunctional, photochromic characteristics required by the end user that will meet the Government s exact requirements. The process for creation of this dye is the intellectual property of PPG. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for c ompetitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please refer to numbered note 25. The Purchase Request number f or this acquisition is W91A2K-6069-9040. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541710. Any inquiries about this announcement should be directed to Mr. David Mark via e-mail at contact@example.gov or by facsimile, 508- 233-5286. Inquiries shall be made no later than 01 May 2006.