Nylon 6/6 42a
ID: W911QY25RKM01Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610)

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CHEMICALS (6810)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7b593db7057a4a049ba8481376b961bd/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract for Nylon 6/6 42a to Formerra LLC, the exclusive licensed distributor of this specialized polymer in North America. This procurement is critical for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), as the polymer is essential for the formulation of government-furnished materials used in production, and no alternative materials are acceptable due to strict customer requirements. Interested parties must express their interest and capability by emailing Kevin Morris at kevin.m.morris24.civ@army.mil by 11:00 AM EDT on May 5, 2025, as this opportunity does not involve a formal solicitation process.

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