Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS) - Sources Sought
ID: N0017426SN0069Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

NAICS

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dc6cb9ffc3ff4470b34f6e12b4d7d3cd/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking sources for the procurement of domestically manufactured Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS). The procurement requires that the chemical and physical properties of DBS meet the specifications outlined in Military Specification MIL-DTL-82669B, with testing to be conducted against an external certified and traceable DBS using gas chromatography (GC). This opportunity is significant as DBS is utilized in various military applications, necessitating compliance with stringent quality standards. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company capabilities and contact information, via email to Bridget Taylor at bridget.m.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil by 3:00 p.m. EST on January 5, 2026.

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    Bridget Taylor
    (301) 744-6575
    bridget.m.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil
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