Letter of Intention, Hentzen Corporation Inc., Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component, 686A Tan 33446, Conforming to MIL-DTL-53039, Type IV

Special Notice Army Contracting Command APG, Tobyhanna Division intends to award a sole source supply for Coating, Polyurethane, Single Component, 686A Tan 33446. This is a Notice of Intent to issue a negotiated sole source Proposed Contract Action under the FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice is for information only; a solicitation will not be issued. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325510 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Government intends to negotiate a sole source contract with: Hentzen Coatings Inc 6937 W Mill Rd Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218-1225 Technical data sheets were obtained and reviewed for acceptable product application parameters. Several coatings were used and coating characteristics were evaluated. In May 2021, testing was done on Sherwin-Williams' part numbers F93H704 and F93G704, which did not perform up to our requirements. There was a significant amount of blistering (paint defect) that occurred during the testing, when applied by roller the texture of the paint did not leave a smooth finish, the sheen was inconsistent (glossier in areas with higher millage), and overall, use of this product did not result in a uniform finish. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government anticipates an award date on or before 6 May 2025.