68--Color concentrates and compounds

The US Army Contracting Command, APG, Natick Contracting Division intends to award a firm fixed price contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) only one responsible source to Clariant Corporation, Holden, MA 01520 for color concentrates and compounds for use in extrusion of polymeric materials into a fiber form. Clariant Corporation is the sole vendor that due to proprietary combinations of dyes and pigments developed between NSRDEC and Clariant Corporation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325991. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3087. Inquiries and responses may be sent to Steve Streeter, Supervisory Contract Specialist, via email at [email protected] no later than May 28, 2012 5:00 PM (EST).