SOURCES SOUGHTFOR2,6-DIMETHOXYPYRAZINE This is a sources sought synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal nor does it restrict the government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the government for any purpose. Requests for a copy of a solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted a no cost of obligation to the government. The US Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The US Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. The Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center is seeking sources capable of providing 200kg of 2, 6-Dimethoxypyrazine for use in the Chemical Plant. The current specifications include 97% minimum on Assay (wt% by GC), maximum 0.5% loss on drying, a melting point of 31-33?C, and appearance of an off-white crystalline solid. See laboratory preparation below. Interested potential suppliers should submit an estimate detailing their proposed supply options. Sources are sought for potential suppliers to present supply options for the Government to review. Suppliers wishing to participate in this requirement must submit an estimate to IHDIV, NSWC by 16 October 2008, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. These White Papers should detail the following elements: (a) the basic technical specifications, (b) the suppliers' recommended storage/shipping conditions, (c) the suppliers' delivery schedule, (d) the suppliers' cost estimate. All estimates submitted under this request shall be considered Government property and treated as "Competition Sensitive" materials. If a contract is pursued in the future, the Government may select to negotiate for unlimited data rights for specification details. The estimates should be limited to not longer than three (3) pages and should highlight the following elements: (1) technical and administrative points of contact, (2) technical summary of chemical specification, (3) recommended chemical storage (4) recommended chemical shipment (5) delivery schedule, (6) cost estimate. From Pagoria, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory public released paper. 2,6-dimethoxypyrazine: With stirring, 2,6-dichloropyrazine (500g, 3.36 mol) and a 25% solution of NaOMe and MeOH (1.61L, 380g of NaOMe, 7.05 mol) were refluxed 3h, poured into ice water (8L) and the resulting precipitate was collected by suction filtration. After drying on the filter paper 1h (2,6-dimethoxypyrazine is volatile at room temperature and significant amounts may be lost if left to dry under suction for a prolonged period), the solid was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (1.1L), dried over MgSO4, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to yield 460g (98%) of a clear oil that crystallized upon sitting. 1H-nmr (acetone-d6) d 7.80(s, Ar-H) 3.97 (s, -OMe) ppm; m.p. 31-32 oC (lit. m.p. 31-31.5 oC23) All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 16 October 2008 to
[email protected]. Please title the email "Sources Sought Response - 2,6-Dimethoxypyrazine.