SEALED AIR FILM AND FOAM

DLA Distribution Susquehanna intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to purchase packaging materials for use at DLA Distribution Crane, IN. DLA Distribution Crane submitted three requirements for Versa Packer Plastic Film and two different types of Foam Instapak. Sealed Air is the only manufacturer of the drums of foam chemicals the the plastic film that will meet the customer's needs and the only products designed to work in conjunction with the currently used Sealed Air Machines currently in use at DLA Distribution Crane. Any attempts to use unauthorized chemicals can cause damage and a work stoppage to the operation of the machines and will invalidate existing warranties of the machines. Interested contractors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition 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. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 326150 with a small business size standard of $7.5 million. All responsible sources may respond by submitting qualifications/capabilities of the company by MONDAY, November 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM EST to Kimberly Hartman, Acquisition Operations, DDC J7-AB, J Avenue, Bldg. 404, New Cumberland, PA 17070, Phone: 717-770-5516, Fax: 717-770-5689, or email: kimberly.hartman@dla.mil for consideration by the agency. If no affirmative responses are received, a purchase order will be negotiated and awarded to Sealed Air.