Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 89243325NFE000217
- Agency
- National Energy Technology Lab Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 444180 Other Building Material Dealers
- Points of contact
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- Amanda J. Lopez amanda.lopez@netl.doe.gov (304) 285-4220
- More information
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline. The notice announces NETL's intention to award a purchase order directly to DB Technologies, LLC without competitive bidding under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. DB Technologies, LLC is identified as the only entity capable of developing the specialized polymer composite material concepts required for this application. The outer polymer layer/liner must feature a complex multilayer structure including a continuous metallic foil layer impermeable to gas molecules, an inner anti-corrosion layer, and an outer polymer composite layer for protection. This procurement falls under the "Other Building Material Dealers" NAICS category and "Miscellaneous Fabricated Nonmetallic Materials" product service code.
The sole source justification is based on NETL's market research indicating that DB Technologies, LLC is the only known source capable of providing this specialized service. However, the notice serves as an opportunity for other potential contractors to identify themselves if they believe they possess the capability to meet these requirements. Any interested parties must submit written evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement by 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 8, 2025, via email to Contract Specialist Amanda Lopez. Responses must be submitted in writing only, as telephone responses will not be accepted. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive bidding based on responses received, and information submitted will be used exclusively to assess whether competitive procurement is warranted.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order, on a sole source basis, to DB Technologies, LLC to purchase the Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline because DB Technologies, LLC is the only entity capable of developing the polymer composite material concepts customized for the outer layer. The outer polymer layer/liner requirements include multilayer structure with the middle comprised of a continuous metallic foil layer, impermeable to gas molecules. Inside of this metallic layer, there is an anti-corrosion layer. Outside of this metallic layer, a polymer composite is needed to protect the metallic foil and anti-corrosion layers.
This is considered a sole source to DB Technologies, LLC because, to the best of the NETL’s knowledge, based on market research conducted DB Technologies, LLC is the only known source that can provide this type of service. No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL's requirement.
This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 4:00 PM ED on September 8, 2025. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Amanda Lopez, via email at Amanda.Lopez@netl.doe.gov later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Services in support of an Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline | Award Notice | |
| Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline | Special Notice |
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