Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporous Supports (SAMMS) sorbent

Added: Mar 03, 2016 9:49 am Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to procure Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporous Supports (SAMMS) sorbent material for the Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit (ACRU). The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Steward Advanced Materials, Inc. 1245 E 38th St, Chattanooga, TN, 37407 pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, there is only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy the agency requirements, under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1).

Steward Advanced Materials is the only company capable of supplying SAMMS in large quantities and is currently the only responsible source with the capabilities to meet both the technical and schedule requirements to support the OR program.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement or submit a proposal. All proposals received prior to 17 March 2016 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries concerning this synopsis should be e-mailed to scott.ostrow@navy.mil.