13 -- AMMUNITION

The U.S. Secret Service plans to negotiate exclusively with PMC Ammunition for the procurement of NATO specified .223 Remington, 55 Grain, Full Metal Jacket ammunition, under a sole source basis. This action is being taken in accordance with FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation with a single source without full and open competition. The notice clarifies that it is neither a request for quotations nor a solicitation for offers, and no formal solicitation package will be made available. Interested parties must submit written responses within three calendar days of the notice date, with the government reserving the right to proceed without competition based solely on its discretion. The procurement process anticipates awarding the contract around September 3, 2002. No costs incurred in the preparation of responses will be reimbursed by the government. Specific details such as set-aside status, NAICS code, or the exact place of performance are not provided within the notice. This contract relates to ammunition supply under the title "13 -- AMMUNITION" and is designated as a presolicitation with the solicitation number 02Q148. The limited timeframe and sole source negotiation highlight the specialized nature of the requirement.