Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene, low odor
Overview
Buyer
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene, low odor (R45 HTLO). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The purpose is to procure R45 HTLO for use in energetic deliverables. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 08:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, RFQ N0017426Q1039, requires the manufacture and delivery of R45 HTLO. Key requirements include:
- Material: R45 HTLO (hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene, low odor).
- Quantities: 500 Milliliter (First Article Test - FAT) and 2,050 Pounds (Production).
- Properties: Specific chemical and physical properties for Hydroxyl Content, Moisture, Viscosity, and Nonvolatile matter as detailed in Table I of the solicitation.
- Deliverables: FAT sample, production quantities, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each lot, and Certification Data Report with Certificate of Completion (CoC) for each lot.
- Quality Control: Contractor must maintain a quality system adhering to ISO 9001:2015 and calibration requirements per ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO/IEC 17025.
- Counterfeit Material: Contractor must maintain a counterfeit material prevention program per SAE AS6174.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: N0017426Q1039
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 325199 (All Other Basic Chemical Manufacturing), size standard 1,250 employees
- Request for Solicitation Documents: Must be made via email by April 27, 2026, at 08:00 AM EST.
- Quote Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 08:00 AM EST
- Period of Performance: Delivery dates range from May 2026 to July 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors, in order of importance, are:
- Technical: Quotes must reflect required specifications in the Statement of Work.
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs.
Submission Requirements
Quote packages must be sent to Francine.keys@navy.mil and marlene.ridgell@navy.mil. They must include a cover sheet with:
- Official Company Name
- Point of contact (name and phone number)
- DUNS number and CAGE Code
Points of Contact
- Francine Keys: Francine.keys@navy.mil
- Marlene Ridgell: marlene.ridgell@navy.mil