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Poly (lauryl methacrylate) material
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The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to Scientific Polymer Products, Inc. for 500 pounds of custom poly(lauryl methacrylate) with a molecular weight of 200,000–250,000, delivered as approximately a 30% solution in ethyl acetate. Market research has confirmed that this specific polymer-grade material is only commercially available from this vendor, as no other supplier can meet the technical specifications without extensive process development and lead time that would cause critical delays to ongoing projects. Alternative chemical formulations or solvent carriers are not technically acceptable, making this requirement uniquely dependent on the identified supplier. This notice is not a solicitation and no competitive quotes will be requested; however, any interested party may submit a written response demonstrating capability and willingness to fulfill the requirement by 10 AM PST on August 7, 2026, referencing solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000337. Responses must be emailed to Andrea M. Farrell at the designated Navy email address. All responding vendors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submission, with due consideration given to the 10–15 day processing time for new or updated registrations, as award cannot proceed without an active SAM status. Additionally, contractors must be certified through the Defense Logistics Information Services to access Controlled Unclassified Information, requiring a designated Data Custodian listed on DD Form 2345, approved by the Defense Logistics Agency. Access to CUI is restricted to this single point of contact per CAGE code, and contractors are responsible for coordinating this certification before requesting information access.
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:
500lbs. Poly(lauryl methacrylate), Custom Mw 200,000—250,000 GPC approx. 30% solution in Ethyl Acetate
This requirement is sole-sourced to Scientific Polymer Products, Inc., located at 6265 Dean Parkway, Ontario, NY 14519. Market research has determined that Scientific Polymer Products, Inc. is the sole supplier of this specific polymer-grade material that is currently commercially available. Other manufacturing facilities would require extensive process development and significant lead time to produce this material, resulting to critical project delays. No other chemical formulations or solvent carriers are technically acceptable for this requirement.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 10AM PST 08/07/2026. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626RFPREQD550000E5500000337 perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted by email: Andrea.m.farrell7.civ@us.navy.mil
All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/
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