Sources Sought Bonderite S-ST 6776 Thin Aero Paint Stripper Qty 40

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Tobyhanna Division is seeking sources for the sole-source acquisition of 40 drums of Bonderite S-ST 6776 Thin Aero Paint Stripper, identified by product code 597019, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) with a NAICS code of 325510. This action is justified under FAR 8.405-6 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the product's unique, irreplaceable nature as the only approved paint stripper compatible with existing military equipment, with no viable alternatives available, thereby necessitating a brand-name procurement without competition. The requirement is for shipment in 55-gallon drums classified as HAZMAT, with each drum required to have at least 80% of the manufacturer’s full shelf life remaining upon delivery, and the expiration date must be clearly marked on the container, invoice, and quote. Current Safety Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets must accompany each shipment, and only Henkel Corporation-authorized distributors are eligible to respond. The solicitation number is W25G1V0097587043, posted on June 22, 2026, with responses due by 9:00 AM EST on June 24, 2026, submitted exclusively via email to Kaila Black at kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil. Delivery is required to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, 18466, with no formal FOB terms stated, but the delivery terms imply FOB Destination. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price, although no estimated monetary value is provided as this is a sources sought notice, and pricing data will be obtained after vendor responses are evaluated for capability and compliance. All respondents must be registered in SAM with a valid CAGE code and must self-certify as a small business. No MIL-STD packaging or marking standards are required, and no formal evaluation factors or award criteria are listed, as award is contingent solely on regulatory compliance and source eligibility.