2-Ethylhexyl Acetate
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
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Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake, CA, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to procure 2-Ethylhexyl Acetate (P/N: 098940-PH 4,000 LBS) on a sole-source basis from Thermo Fisher Scientific. This material is a proprietary formulation essential for maintaining existing manufacturing formulas. While not a request for competitive proposals, interested firms may submit capability statements. Responses are due by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 4,000 LBS of 2-Ethylhexyl Acetate (P/N: 098940-PH). This specific material is a proprietary formulation, and its continued use is necessary to maintain established manufacturing formulas for existing products.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Agency: Department of the Navy / Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
- Sole Source To: Thermo Fisher Scientific, 168 Third Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
- Product: 2-Ethylhexyl Acetate (P/N: 098940-PH)
- Quantity: 4,000 LBS
- Response Due: March 17, 2026 (5 days after publication)
- Published: March 12, 2026
Response Requirements
Firms believing they can fulfill this requirement may submit a written response to donell.e.duenassims.civ@us.navy.mil. The response must reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000161 and include a capability statement. This statement should clearly demonstrate the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
Additional Notes
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