93--Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline 89243325NFE000217
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Provide an outer polymer layer/liner for a natural gas pipeline built as a multilayer structure: a central continuous metallic foil layer impermeable to gas, with an anti-corrosion layer inside the metal layer, and an outer polymer composite to protect the foil and anti-corrosion layers. This effort is intended as a sole-source award to DB Technologies, LLC because they are the only known source capable of developing the customized polymer composite concepts required for the outer layer; no other sources are believed capable of satisfying the requirement.
This is not a request for quotes or proposals. Interested parties that believe they can meet the requirement should identify themselves and provide evidence of capability in writing to the designated Contract Specialist by the stated deadline; submissions must be sent via email and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The Government will determine, at its discretion, whether to pursue competition based on the responses received, and information will be used solely to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order, on a sole source basis, to DB Technologies, LLC to purchase the Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline because DB Technologies, LLC is the only entity capable of developing the polymer composite material concepts customized for the outer layer. The outer polymer layer/liner requirements include multilayer structure with the middle comprised of a continuous metallic foil layer, impermeable to gas molecules. Inside of this metallic layer, there is an anti-corrosion layer. Outside of this metallic layer, a polymer composite is needed to protect the metallic foil and anti-corrosion layers. This is considered a sole source to DB Technologies, LLC because, to the best of the NETL s knowledge, based on market research conducted DB Technologies, LLC is the only known source that can provide this type of service. No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL's requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 4:00 PM ED on September 8, 2025. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Amanda Lopez, via email at Amanda.Lopez@netl.doe.gov later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
From Special Notice posted on Aug 22, 2025Services in support of an Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline
From Award Notice posted on Sep 23, 2025Notice history
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Special Notice Posted Aug 22, 2025
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Sep 23, 2025
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Posted: Sep 23, 2025
Services in support of an Outer Polymer Layer/Liner for Natural Gas Pipeline
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| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | J5RVJUFMYJD3 | 9DU17 | Cullman, AL |
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