POLYURETHANE COATING (Paints)

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Specifications:

ITEM 0001:

383 Green Zenthane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) Polyurethane Topcoat, One Component

Size: 1-gallon cans

In Accordance With (IAW) Specification: MIL-DTL-53039, Type IV

Color: 34094 (Flat Green)

Consistency: Liquid

Please Note: Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 16 months.

In addition to CARC specifications, the coating delivered shall be of a climate and season appropriate formulation (i.e. paint received ready for use). For spray application, addition of reducers, reaction retarding agents, or other additives shall not be required.

As delivered, the coating must not produce any blisters, foaming or other defects when applied up to 10 mils wet film thickness at temperatures between 60 F. and 85 F. and humidity levels normally encountered in Tobyhanna, PA. The coating must be capable of being applied by roller to the required film thickness above with a maximum of 10% volume addition of a single reducer or VOC exempt retarder.

ITEM 0002:

Orange Zenthane Plus, Polyurethane Topcoat, Two Component (Part A: 0.75-gal, Part B: 1-quart)

Size: 1-gallon kits

IAW Specification: MIL-PRF-85285, Type I, Class H and MMS420

Color: 12197 (High Gloss Orange)

Consistency: Liquid

Please Note: Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 14 months.

Quick-Dry formulation with capability for application in hot and humid conditions with no/minimal paint defects due to temperature and humidity, as well as extended pot life (several days).

ITEM 0003:

686 Tan, Polyurethane Coating, One Component

Size: 1-gallon cans

IAW Specifications: MIL DTL- 53039 Type IV, Containing no greater than 1.0 pounds VOC per gallon

Color: 33446 (Tan)

Consistency: Liquid

Please Note: Upon date of delivery on post, material must have a shelf life of NO LESS THAN 16 months.

In addition to CARC specifications, the coating delivered shall be of a climate and season appropriate formulation (i.e. paint received ready for use). For spray application, addition of reducers, reaction retarding agents, or other additives shall not be required.

As delivered, the coating must not produce any blisters, foaming or other defects when applied up to 10 mils wet film thickness at temperatures between 60 F. and 85 F. and humidity levels normally encountered in Tobyhanna, PA. The coating must be capable of being applied by roller to the required film thickness above with a maximum of 10% volume addition of a single reducer or VOC exempt retarder.

*HAZMAT ITEMS REQUIRE LONGEST POSSIBLE SHELF LIFE AND MOST CURRENT SDS WHEN SHIPPING.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products, please provide the following information:

1) Organization name, address, primary points of contact (POCs) including name, title, email address, telephone number, and FAX (if applicable)

2) CAGE code and Unique Entity ID (UEI) number (if registered in SAM.gov).

3) Business size status and socio-economic classifications (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a)).

5) Does your firm accept the Government Purchase Card for ordering and payment?

6) Does your firm invoice in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)?

4) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.