Letter Of Intent Hentzen Coating Inc
ID: 034569Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

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Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

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PAINTS, DOPES, VARNISHES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS (8010)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command APG Tobyhanna Division, intends to award a sole source contract to Hentzen Coatings Inc for the procurement of 12197 Orange Zenthane Plus Polyurethane topcoat. This two-component coating is required for its unique characteristics, including a quick-dry formulation and performance in challenging conditions, which are critical for operational efficiency in field work. The acquisition is justified under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, emphasizing the necessity of this specific brand due to its superior performance compared to competing products. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Forrest Green at forrest.l.green8.civ@army.mil, with the anticipated award date set for on or before January 30, 2026.

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    The Army Contracting Command APG, Tobyhanna Division, intends to award a sole source contract to Hentzen Coatings Inc for 12197 Orange Zenthane Plus Polyurethane topcoat. This is a Notice of Intent for a negotiated sole source Proposed Contract Action under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This notice is for informational purposes only, and a solicitation will not be issued. The associated NAICS code is 325510 with a 1,000-employee size standard. Technical data sheets were reviewed, and coating characteristics were evaluated. Responses will be assessed, but the decision not to compete the procurement remains at the Government's discretion. The anticipated award date is on or before January 30, 2026. The point of contact is Forrest Green, Purchasing Agent, at Forrest.l.green8.civ@army.mil.
    This document is a Memorandum for Record justifying limiting competition for the procurement of 60 one-gallon kits of Hentzen Corporation's 'TOPCOAT, AIRCRAFT AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, TWO COMPONENT' (Orange Zenthane Plus). The contracting activity is ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND – ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND TOBYHANNA DIVISION. The justification is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, citing brand name as the reason. Market research confirmed that Hentzen's product offers a unique combination of characteristics, including a quick-dry formulation, performance in hot/humid conditions with minimal defects, extended pot life of several days, and short-filled kits allowing in-container mixing. Competing products were found to have significantly shorter pot lives, required separate mixing vessels, or necessitated higher film thicknesses for opacity, which would negatively impact production rates and costs. This ensures the acquisition of a product that meets specific operational requirements and maximizes efficiency in field work.
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