68--COMPOUND, POLYMERIC ELASTOMER

This is a Notice of Intent to issue a sole source purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the purchase of EPI Polymeric Elastomer Compound Sealant Kits per MIL-DTL-82633A. Due to the unique nature of this requirement and extensive product testing, only one qualified supplier, Abbey Color Inc, Philadelphia, PA, is capable of providing this requirement. Any purchase order that will be awarded under other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement 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 future competitive procurements for this item. The point of contact is Mr. Kent W. Hackett, [email protected].