This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 562112.


The requirement will consist of: Delivering 55 gallon drum of antifreeze and pickup old antifreeze at several different locations in Connecticut.

The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified commercial sources technically capable of providing the below:

Anti-Freeze

Delivery of heavy duty extended life antifreeze/coolant in 55 gallon drums used for military vehicles at surface maintenance facilities, and pick up of used antifreeze. The delivered antifreeze is extended life coolant used in sleeved cylinder diesel engines. It contains 1200-1600 ppm nitrites (sometimes pink in color). It contains a 50/50 mixture of virgin antifreeze and water.

Antifreeze/coolant must be compatible with almost any vehicle

Requires no mixing

Phosphate-free formula

Size 55 gallon

Must meet or exceed the physical, chemical, and performance requirements of the following specifications:

 ASTM D6210 (heavy-duty diesel and fully-formulated)

 ASTM D3306 (automotive/light-duty)

 CID A-A-52624A (military/government)

 TMC RP 329

 Caterpillar

Vendor must guarantee against defects in material, process or workmanship and bear responsibility for any damage directly caused by any failure related to the quality of their products to perform as intended when used in accordance with manufacturer and specifications.

Manufactured in the USA

Potential offerors having the skills, experience, professional qualifications, and capabilities necessary to perform the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements shall not exceed ten (10) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.); and 4) Familiarity and knowledge of the requirement. Also include where this product is manufactured.

Responses are due no later than 11:59 pm EST, Thursday, 05 2020, and shall be electronically submitted to [email protected]. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Upon review of industry response to this sources sought, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest.