13 -- Cartridges

The U.S. Secret Service plans to negotiate a sole source contract with FNH USA, Inc. for the purchase of 258,900 rounds of 5.7x28mm T194 cartridges. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, which permits non-competitive negotiations with a single source. The notice is not a solicitation or request for quotations, and no formal solicitation package is being issued. Interested parties have a limited window of one calendar day from the notice date to submit written responses, although the government reserves the right to proceed without competition based on responses received. The anticipated award date for the contract is September 27, 2002, and the government will not cover any costs associated with the preparation of responses. The procurement relates specifically to cartridges under the reference number 2RTF2128, but details such as the office address, NAICS code, and agency organization remain unspecified. This streamlined acquisition approach reflects a targeted procurement to fulfill a specific operational requirement for the Secret Service.