Cobaltous Acetylacetonate
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake, CA, intends to procure Cobaltous Acetylacetonate (Qty 1 Lot) on a sole-source basis from Omni Aerospace, Inc. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but firms believing they can fulfill the requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Cobaltous Acetylacetonate, with Omni Aerospace, Inc. identified as the sole authorized reseller for the manufacturer, FAR Chemical. The product service code is 1376 (Bulk Explosives).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Intended Awardee: Omni Aerospace, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, by 4:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Any firm capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit a written response to yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil. The response must reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D550000/E550000-0174 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
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Contractors also need to be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Proactive maintenance of SAM registration is recommended.