Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS) - Synopsis
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017425SN0042
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6810 Chemicals
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20640, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is seeking to procure domestically manufactured Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS), a chemical that must meet the requirements of Military Specification MIL-DTL-82669B. The contractor will be required to test the DBS against an external certified and traceable DBS using gas chromatography (GC), with testing conducted on the same instrument using identical methods and calibration standards. NSWC IHD intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis under FAR 6.302-1(c), citing that only one responsible source exists that can satisfy the agency's requirements. The authorized manufacturer specified for this procurement is Aurorium, LLC. All responses must be submitted via email to the contracting officer by 3:00 p.m. EDT on September 1, 2025, with large files requiring compression in ZIP format.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is being pursued as a sole source acquisition under 10 USC 3204(a)(1). Aurorium, LLC has been identified as the single authorized manufacturer capable of providing the required DBS chemical compound. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) and PSC code 6810 (Chemicals). The government has explicitly stated this is not an invitation for competitive proposals, though they will consider all responses received to the notice. No specific contract value, quantity requirements, or performance timeline have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The government reserves the right to modify the procurement approach and has noted that the information provided does not bind them to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
Notice text
Synopsis for DBS
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has a requirement for the procurement of domestically manufactured Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS). The chemical and physical properties of DBS shall meet the requirements of Military Specification MIL-DTL-82669B. The contractor shall test the DBS against an external certified and traceable DBS using gas chromatography (GC). The GC testing must be run on the same instrument via the same method and calibration.
NSWC IHD intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a brand name mandatory basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(c). The authorized manufacturer of DBS is Aurorium, LLC. The PSC code is 6810 and the NAICS code is 325199.
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.
All responding sources must email their correspondence no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT on 1 September 2025 to Bridget Taylor at bridget.m.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS) - Sources Sought | Pre-Solicitation |
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