Fireproofing Chemical, Coating Compound

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal has published a Special Notice regarding a sole source procurement for Fireproofing Chemical, Coating Compound. This notice, posted on April 6, 2026, announces the government's intent to award a contract for a one-time, firm fixed price purchase of 113,000 pounds of thermal insulation coating compound to support the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP). The procurement is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 and simplified procedures for certain commercial items. International Paint, LLC has been identified as the sole source contractor, as their product currently appears on the Qualified Product List (QPL) and has been tested and approved for use on MCAAP's production lines. This is expressly not a request for competitive quotes or proposals, and the contracting officer retains discretion to make the final award determination.

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire fireproofing chemical coating compound needed for ongoing operations at MCAAP's production facilities. Interested parties should note that the due date for this notice is April 10, 2026, though this is not a solicitation requesting submissions. No set-aside provisions apply to this procurement. The government has determined that only one source can meet its requirements based on product qualification and testing history, thus eliminating the need for competitive bidding. Contractors should direct any questions or comments to Contract Specialist Christina Joniak at Christina.l.Joniak2.civ@army.mil. The government assumes no responsibility for costs incurred by any parties in relation to this notice and reserves full discretionary authority to proceed with the sole source award.