Vinyl Pyrrolidone
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, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Pacific IC Source for Vinyl Pyrrolidone. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and quotes will not be requested.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Vinyl Pyrrolidone in a quantity of 460 LBS DRUM. Pacific IC Source is identified as the sole source provider due to their ability to deliver the engineer-specified, approved product in the required quantity, meeting a time-sensitive project schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: March 26, 2026, 17:01 UTC
Response Instructions
This is not a request for quotes. However, firms believing they can provide the required Vinyl Pyrrolidone may submit a written response. The response must clearly demonstrate the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, or reliability of the product, and without causing programmatic hardship. Submissions should be sent via email to Andrea Farrell at andrea.m.farrell7.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
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