Notice of intent

The Department of the Army, through Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Purchase Order for specialized coating materials. This special notice announces the government's intent to award a non-competitive contract to Hentzen Coatings Inc. for Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component Coating in 383 Green, conforming to military specification MIL-DTL-53039, Type IV. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12 Commercial Items, utilizing the sole source authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The notice explicitly states this is not a solicitation and no competitive quotes will be requested. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

The purpose of this notice is to provide transparency regarding the government's intention to proceed with a sole-source award while offering interested parties an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities for potential future competitive procurements. Although the current procurement is non-competitive, contractors may submit capability statements by 10:00 AM EST on June 26, 2025, via email to the designated contracting officer at melissa.hoffman4.civ@army.mil. There are no specific eligibility criteria mentioned for submitting capability statements, as this is purely an informational exercise. Any capability statements received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether future procurements for similar items should be conducted competitively. The government emphasizes that submitted information will not affect the current sole-source award decision but may influence future procurement strategies for similar coating materials.