Chemical 12, Resin, Nylon 6. 6, Dupont Zytel, Type 42A-NC, NC010 - sold in 55 lb bags, 2204 lbs / (40) bags pallet = 10 pallets

Introduction: Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, on behalf of the Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC), intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to: PolyOne Distribution, Ayer MA 01432

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available.

1) FAR Statutory Authority cited: 13.106-1(b)(1) - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

2) Nature and description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs:

Polymers, (fiber extrusion grade) nylon 6,6 for use in manufacturing of end product for customer.

3) A demonstration that the proposed contractor is the only source available to provide these services or goods (i.e. unique qualifications, proprietary rights, etc.):

DuPont engineering resins (polymers) are only available through licensed distributors. PolyOne is the sole distributor of DuPont engineering resins in North America.
4) A description of the market research that was conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason a market research was not conducted:

Market research was not conducted due to sole licensing agreement between DuPont and PolyOne Distribution.

5) Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: None

6) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required: None




Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement to the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division via e-mail to: greg.n.wilson@us.army.mil no later than 9:00 a.m. on Janurary 30, 2011.



Contracting Office Address:
RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick
CCRD-NA-SU, Natick Contracting Division