DOA
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Army (W6QM MICC-FT DRUM) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for DI (2-ETHYLHEXYL) ADIPATE (DOA). This requirement is for material packaged as 425 lbs per 55-gallon drum, with multiple deliveries of 40,800 lbs each. Material must comply with MIL-DTL-23443C and manufacturers must be qualified under MCAAP PHAMPLET 702-13. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation is for the procurement of DI (2-ETHYLHEXYL) ADIPATE (DOA), a chemical product. Key requirements include:
- Material Specification: Must conform to MIL-DTL-23443C.
- Manufacturer Qualification: Manufacturers must be qualified within MCAAP PHAMPLET 702-13.
- Product Packaging: 425 lbs per 55-gallon drum.
- Delivery Quantity: 40,800 lbs per delivery.
- Documentation: Requires Certificate of Analysis (COA), Certificate of Conformance (COC), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). COC/COA must include manufacturer name, product name/description, specification, lot/batch number, manufacture/expiration date, statement of no change in materials or processes, and authorized representative signature.
- Packaging Labels: Must include manufacturer name, product name/description, lot/batch number, and manufacture/expiration date.
- Pre-Award Approval: COC/COA approval by MCAAP AO is required before contract award.
Qualified Products List (QPL)
The QPL includes:
- PLASTOMOLL DOA (BASF CORPORATION)
- EASTMAN DOA PLASTICIZER (EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY)
- HATCOL 2908 (HATCO CORPORATION)
DOA Certificate of Analysis Test Requirements
Specific test attributes and their requirements are detailed, including:
- Specific Gravity at 25/25 °C: 0.921 MIN. - 0.929 MAX.
- Moisture, WT.%: 0.05 MAX.
- Acidity, WT% (ACETIC): 0.01 MAX.
- Saponification Number: 300 MIN. – 304 MAX.
- Flash Point, °C: 196 MIN.
- Fire Point, °C: 216 MIN.
- Kinematic Viscosity, 38 °C, mm2/s: 8.00 MIN. - 8.76 MAX.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6810 - Chemicals
- Predicted Delivery Schedule: 40800 LBS per delivery on 5/13/26, 5/20/26, 6/3/26, 6/10/26.
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
- Published: April 10, 2026, 3:27 PM UTC
Additional Notes
Refer to the PIEE Solicitation Module for full details and submission.