Polybutadiene, liquid, hydroxyl-terminated

Request for Information

Solicitation Number: W519TC-24-R-5924

Date: 23 September 2024

Product: Polybutadiene (R45), Liquid, Hydroxyl-Terminated (WS23148D – Type II)

NAICS Code: 325180 – Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

PSC: 6810 – Chemicals

Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek out qualified vendors to provide Polybutadiene (R45).  This announcement is in support of market research performed by the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island to determine interest and capability to provide the supply described within this RFI.  This RFI is for information purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies, or for the Government to pay for the information received.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request.  Consequently, no solicitation is being issued at this time.  Therefore, no award will be made as a result of providing this information.

Currently, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has a proposed requirement for this Polybutadiene (R45).  Vendors interested in this acquisition must meet the criteria for Product Supply Code (PSC) 6810, Chemicals, Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 2819, Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325180, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing.  It is anticipated that subsequent procurement will be a 3 year IDIQ firm-fixed price contract.  All deliveries will be on an FOB Destination basis.  This proposed requirement is for Polybutadiene (R45).  The product provided shall be in accordance with the stated specifications.

Product must be qualified in accordance with MIL-DTL-82886B.  Product must be qualified prior to award determination to be eligible for award.

This procurement is subject to a Qualified Manufacturer List in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2 – Qualifications Requirements.  The Government shall only consider products available that have been qualified through MIL-DTL-82886B Table IV ingredient qualification processes in accordance with specification WS 23148D Type II.

Current approved and qualified vendors/manufacturers are:

Vendor: Resin Solutions LLC (Formerly Petrochemicals & Refining USA formerly Cray Valley formerly Sartomer)

Product: Poly bd®

Interested parties should provide the following information:

1. Statement of your firm’s intention to bid and how it intends to meet the requirements stated above.

2. CAGE Code, UEI, Tax ID, and Point of Contact Information.

3. Number of employees (for business size verification).

4. Type of Socioeconomic Business Class (Examples: Disadvantaged, Veteran Owned, HubZone, Women Owned, 8(a), ANC, NHO, etc.).

5. Plant name and location (for qualification country status verification).

6. What are your specific skills that will ensure your capability to perform this requirement?

7. Does your firm use brokers, or authorized distributors to distribute your product, or is your firm willing to sell directly to the Government?

8. What method of shipment does your firm use? How long does shipment from your site to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma take?

9. Delivery/Hauling method (size of trucks and maximum tonnage per truck)?

10. What is your firm’s delivery capability? MCAAP accepts delivery on Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., central time. Please take into consideration security and receiving requirements at MCAAP.  All vendors are required to be vetted at least 3 days prior to deliveries being made and must be aware of MCAAP’s local receiving procedures.  If you need further information, contact the POC listed in the posting.

11. Provide your firm’s market conditions, terms and conditions, and product warranty information.

12. Has your firm produced and delivered an approved, qualified, tested, and acceptable Polybutadiene (R45) product to the U.S. Government before that met the specifications contained within MIL-DTL-82886A?

13. Has your firm produced and delivered an approved, qualified, tested, and acceptable Polybutadiene (R45) product to the U.S. Government before that met the specifications contained within MIL-DTL-82886B?

14. Has your firm produced and delivered an approved, qualified, tested, and acceptable Polybutadiene (R45) product to the U.S. Government before that met the specifications contained within WS 23148?

15. Has your firm produced and delivered an approved, qualified, tested, and acceptable Polybutadiene (R45) product to the U.S. Government before that met the specifications contained within WS 23148D Type II?

16. Please provide evidence your firm is approved or in the process of becoming an approved and qualified manufacturer of Polybutadiene in accordance with MIL-DTL-82886B and WS 23148D.

All of the above information must be submitted in detail with your submission under this RFI.  If a solicitation is issued, it will be published electronically on the sam.gov website and it will be the responsibility of the contractors/interested parties to check regularly.  Interested sources should send required information in single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) with a page maximum limitation of 10 pages to: Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, ATTN: Adam Burgmeier, email address adam.c.burgmeier.civ@army.mil by 4:00 PM CST 07 October 2024.

Place of Contract Performance:

1 C Tree Road

McAlester, Oklahoma  74501

United States