The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for the purchase of Urethane that has been tested to performance and material integrity specifications and is qualified for naval RDT&E applications.  The NAICS code is 325510 and the Product/Service Code is 8010.The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Chemtura Corp.    The proposed action is for the purchase of Urethane that has been tested to performance and material integrity specifications and is qualified for naval RDT&E applications.  Chemtura Corp. is the only source for material that has been tested and approved and can meet the immediate need, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Chemtura Corp. is the only source for this Urethane.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Chemtura Corp. using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.       

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 06 January 2017.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by 01/06/2017 at 10:00 AM EST will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order 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 should be directed to Patricia Vara at [email protected].

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