BTTN Production_Butanetriol (BT) Sources Sought
ID: N0017425SN0012Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d0ae861545d9496dad46fb69194dfbda/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking sources for the procurement of 1,2,4 butanetriol (BT) manufactured by PENNAKEM, LLC, to be delivered in 55-gallon steel drums to their facility in Indian Head, Maryland. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify potential vendors capable of fulfilling this requirement, emphasizing that it does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal and carries no obligation for the Government. The procurement of BT is critical for various defense applications, and interested vendors are required to submit their company information, capabilities, and contact details by 3:00 p.m. EST on January 22, 2025, to Diane Hicks at diane.d.hicks.civ@us.navy.mil.

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