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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER

Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division; 11 Hap Arnold Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466‑5100 Notice Type: Special Notice - Intends to sole source to Proposed Awardee: Hentzen Corporation, 6937 W. Mill Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53218-1225.

ACC‑APG Tobyhanna Division intends to award a sole source firm‑fixed‑price purchase order for:

TOPCOAT, AIRCRAFT AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, TWO COMPONENT (M85285-1-H-M-17925-004Q)

High Gloss Untinted White (17925 per SAE AMS-STD-595), Conforming to MIL-PRF-85285, Type I, Class H, Form M) Hentzen Part Number: 04636WUX-3/04600CHA-FG (Untinted White Zenthane Plus) Size: 1-gallon kits (Part A: 0.75-gallon, Part B: 1-quart) QTY: 100 kits Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 14 months.

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is the only manufacturer whose coatings meet Tobyhanna Army Depot’s (TYADs) criteria for desired product parameters. The sole source for Hentzen was determined based upon recent paint evaluation performed with different vendor’s paint coatings of the MIL-PRF-85285 Type I, Class H, Form M. It was determined from the testing that the Hentzen Coatings, Inc. version performed best when applied during field work, where changing weather conditions and hot/cold cycling throughout the day may damage uncured paint. This material is also designed to not only perform in hot and humid conditions, which are often encountered in field work, but also minimizes paint defects often caused by hot/humid conditions, such as blistering. The extended pot life of this material (several days) minimizes waste and also provides flexibility for technicians to delay work if need be due to changing priorities, and weather. Hentzen offers this material in short-filled kits, allowing the paint to be mixed within the manufacturer's container and eliminating the need for separate mixing vessels. This combination of characteristics is unique to this Hentzen line of products which distinguishes itself from the other items on the QPL.

Use of a product that did not meet this criteria would dramatically impact our mission by negatively affecting final product quality, increasing rejects and rework, and delaying component return to primary shops thereby affecting program completions.

Technical data sheets (TDS) of similar materials were obtained and reviewed for acceptable product application parameters. Several coatings were considered. The pot lives of the alternates considered were across the board limited to about 4 hours, significantly shorter as compared to Hentzen's pot life of several days. Multiple products considered only offered 2-gallon (not short-filled) kits, which would require separate mixing vessels. Other manufacturers’ products used previously at TYAD did not meet TYADs Quality Control inspection requirements when the coating was applied. The other manufacturer’s coatings lacked spray ability. This resulted in paint being watery, which caused runs (paint defects), as well as low hiding power, necessitating multiple coats, which increase labor hours. Qualified Products List for this Military Specification was reviewed for manufacturers with the correct coating type.

PLEASE NOTE: HAZMAT ITEM - Strategic mission requires the longest shelf life. Material expiration data requested on the material and on the invoice. Required current Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet which will be evaluated by TYAD before awarding this contract. Contractor shall deliver the requested quantity of paint within 30 days from the time it is awarded. Any paint with defects or does not meet specification required in this contract shall be replaced by contractor within 15 business days unless extension provided with discretion of TYAD.

The Government is not aware of any other vendors that are authorized by Hentzen Coatings, Inc. to provide this polyurethane without compromising the required criteria cited above.

The Government intends to acquire this supply under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Hentzen Coatings, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes however, if any interested party that can provide this product without compromising the required criteria cited above, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by TYAD.

A statement of capabilities must include the details of the polyurethane, including manufacturer authorization, and a price list. These requirements shall be submitted and received by the purchasing agent’s email address by 9:00 am EDT on July 1st, 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it 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 in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required product while also be authorized by the manufacturer.

The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be via email and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to Michele Dooley at michele.a.dooley.civ@army.mil 570-615-7022 by 9:00 am EST on February 6th, 2023.

Contracting Office Address:

Tobyhanna Army Depot 11 Hap Arnold Blvd Attn: Purchasing, Michele Dooley michele.a.dooley.civ@army.mil Building 11-D-2 Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5100 United States