Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Hotmelt, Thermoplastic, Custom Color Molding Compound
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 Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna, PA, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order to HIS Company, Inc. (DBA: Hisco). This intent is for the procurement of 600 KG of Hotmelt, Thermoplastic, Custom Color Molding Compound. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes; however, interested parties who can provide this supply without compromising manufacturing, delivery, warranty, or markups are invited to submit a statement of capabilities. Submissions are due by April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM EST.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 600 KG (1 EA = 1 KG) of Molding Compound, specifically 5BAM3, (Henkel Corp.) hotmelt, thermoplastic, polyamide, custom color with UV package, referenced as Technomelt 6208, PN: 114369-CUSTOME-30769. Key technical specifications include an application temperature of 180-230 Celsius, melting viscosity of 2,400 to 4,000 mPas at 210 Celsius, yield strength of 3.3 N/mm2, and elongation of 450% (ISO 527). Special requirements include HAZMAT classification, longest possible shelf life, and a custom color matching existing cables for Nett Warrior and Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
Justification for Sole Source
The sole-source justification is based on the custom-colored nature of the compound, which has been tested and approved by the Program Office per MIL-STD-810. Other compounds have failed to meet military standards. Furthermore, proprietary data from the supplier necessitates this specific source to avoid significant cost and delays associated with re-testing and re-evaluation.
Submission Details
This notice is issued under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). It is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. Interested parties must submit a statement of capabilities with sufficient detail for the Government to determine their ability to provide the required supply. Submissions must be sent via email only to Alicia Piercy at alicia.a.piercy.civ@army.mil. Information received will be considered solely for determining if a future competitive procurement is warranted.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna, PA, United States
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Alicia Piercy
- Email: alicia.a.piercy.civ@army.mil
- Phone: 5706157068