SAM #030876

Sole Source Procurement of Fireproofing Chemical for McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

This opportunity is a sole source procurement for a specialized fireproofing chemical to support Army operations at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. - Sole source, firm fixed price contract for 113,000 lbs of fireproofing chemical, coating compound (thermal insulation/thermal coat resin) - Product must be QPL-listed and approved for MCAAP production lines - Only International Paint, LLC is listed as the OEM with a conforming product - No competition; procurement is not open to other vendors - No specific part numbers provided; requirement is for a one-time bulk purchase - Contracting office is ACC Rock Island; place of performance is McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma - Simplified procedures for commercial items will be used - No service line items or recurring requirements; strictly a product purchase

Description

This notice is being published in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals.

The proposed procurement is for a one-time, firm fixed price purchase of 113,000 lbs of Fireproofing Chemical, Coating Compound, Thermal Insulation, commonly called thermal coat resin to support McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP).  International Paint, LLC currently has the conforming product on the Qualified Product List (QPL) which has been tested and approved for use on MCAAP’s production lines.  The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source under the simplified procedures for certain commercial items.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred related to this notice.

This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.

Questions or comments should be directed to Contract Specialist, Christina Joniak at Christina.l.Joniak2.civ@army.mil. Please see attachments for additional Detals if applicable.

View original listing