Notice of Intent to Sole Source 383 Green Polyurethane Coating

The Department of the Army, through Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a purchase order to Hentzen Coatings, Inc. for 650 gallons of 383 Green Aliphatic Polyurethane Coating. This special notice was posted on January 9, 2026, and represents the government's intention to award a sole-source contract rather than conduct a competitive procurement. The coating must conform to MIL-DTL-53039, Type IV specification and meet strict performance standards. The procurement falls under the Paint and Coating Manufacturing industry category (NAICS 325510). Interested parties are being provided an opportunity to challenge the sole-source justification by submitting capability statements demonstrating equivalent product offerings.

The primary objective of this Notice of Intent is to secure 650 gallons of specialized polyurethane coating while allowing competitors an opportunity to demonstrate equivalent capabilities before final contract award. Contractors interested in providing an alternative product must submit a detailed capability statement via email to Alicia Piercy at alicia.a.piercy.civ@army.mil by 12:00 PM EST on January 20, 2026. The required coating must meet specific performance criteria including application capability at temperatures between 60°F and 85°F, compatibility with roller and spray application methods, and a minimum shelf life of 16 months upon delivery. The government will utilize FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12 Commercial Items guidelines for this procurement. Hentzen Coatings' selection as the sole-source provider is justified by recent paint evaluations demonstrating superior performance in film build, sag/hang resistance, coverage, and blistering resistance compared to other candidates.