NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - IPR 9323.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER

Army Contracting Command APG, Tobyhanna Division intends to award a sole source contract for:

PAINT STRIPPER/REMOVER (MIL-PRF-83936)

· Removes epoxy, polyurethane, powder coatings, and other coating systems

· HAPs-Free, EU-REACH compliant, and free of chrome, NMP, Methylene Chloride, and phenols

· Name: IPR 9323 Immersion Paint Remover

· Vantage Part Number: 10203040

· Size: 450-lb drums [55-gal drums]

· Quantity: 30-ea

· Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 10 months.

Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) soliciting from a single source.

This notice is for information only; solicitation will not be issued. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325510 with a business size standard of 1,000 employees.

This brand name limited source was determined based on qualification to MIL-PRF-83936, as well as limitation of hazardous components (chrome, NMP, Methylene Chloride, phenols, etc.) and compliance with regulations, such as EU-REACH. It was also based on minimum purchasing quantities (MPQs) determined through quotation solicitation. The flexibility to purchase as needed without MPQs significantly mitigates hazardous materials waste streams.

This is a notice of proposed contract action and not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. All inquiries should be sent by email to kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil. Responses must be submitted by the date/time listed on the notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.

Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses received by 4:00 pm EST on 12/04/2025.

Contracting Office Address:

ACC-APG, Tobyhanna Division 11 Hap Arnold Blvd, Building 11, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 United States Primary Point of Contact:

Kaila Black, Contract Specialist, Phone: 570-615-7066, kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil