Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is planning to award a sole source purchase order to Hentzen Corporation for the procurement of CARC Paint. CARC Paint is a type of coating used for military vehicles and equipment to provide protection against corrosion, chemicals, and weather conditions. The purchase includes 500 gallons of COATING, ALIPHATIC POLYURETHANE, SINGLE COMPONENT in SAE-AMS-STD-595 color# 34097 (Field Green), conforming to MIL-DTL-53039, Type IV. The paint has been evaluated and determined to perform best in the specified criteria for film build, sag/hang, coverage, resistance to blistering, re-coat blending, dry time, and dry film finish. The procurement will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b). Interested parties have until November 30, 2023, to submit their capabilities and evidence of competition advantage. The Government intends to negotiate directly with Hentzen Corporation, but other interested parties may submit their capability statements for consideration.