RFI for PAINT STRIPPER/REMOVER (MIL-PRF-83936)

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential vendors for a paint stripper/remover product meeting MIL-PRF-83936 specifications. The specific requirement is for IPR 9323 Immersion Paint Remover, which must demonstrate the capability to remove epoxy, polyurethane, and powder coatings while being HAPs-Free and EU-REACH compliant. This is a sources-sought notice intended to gather market information from interested vendors, and interested parties must submit their company capabilities, including business name, contact details, CAGE code, NAICS classification, business size, and SAM registration status by the deadline of Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST via email to Kaila Black. The government plans to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract under NAICS code 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing), though this RFI does not guarantee a subsequent formal solicitation will be issued. Responses will be evaluated based on the vendor's ability to meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements outlined in the notice.

This procurement involves no set-aside designations and seeks 30 units of 450-pound drums with a minimum 10-month shelf life upon delivery. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the RFI, as this is an information-gathering phase rather than a formal solicitation. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current suppliers. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 8010 (Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products) and represents the government's effort to establish a vendor base for this specialized immersion paint removal solution. Vendors are advised that participation in this RFI is voluntary and that submission of information does not obligate the government to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract.