13 -- Cartridges

The U.S. Secret Service plans to enter into negotiations on a sole source basis with Powell River Laboratories, Inc., located in Rockford, Tennessee, for the procurement of 140,000 rounds of 5.56mm 79 grain frangible cartridges. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows for non-competitive contracting when certain conditions are met. The announcement clarifies that this is not a request for quotations or an offer solicitation, and no formal solicitation package will be issued. Instead, written responses to the notice must be submitted within one calendar day from the date of the posting. The government retains full discretion on whether to proceed without full and open competition after reviewing any responses received. The anticipated award date for the contract is around September 27, 2002. Additionally, the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents in preparing their submissions. The contract relates specifically to cartridge procurement, with limited further details on set-aside status, NAICS codes, or place of performance, and emphasizes sole source negotiation due to the specific requirements involved.