13--LINER, TPX-IONOMER, SUPPLEMENTAL CHARGE CAVITY

The contract involves the planned issuance of a sole source purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for glass-filled, TPX-ionomer supplementary charge cavity liners. After thorough market research, the Government has determined that only Engineered Plastics - EPC, based in Philadelphia, PA, is qualified to supply this specialized product. The procurement will not be competed full and open, as authorized under FAR 6.302-1, reflecting the unique nature of the requirement. This notice serves as an advisory rather than a request for offers, emphasizing that any decision to forgo competition rests solely with the Government. Responses to this notice will primarily be used to assess the possibility of future competitive procurements. The contracting activity is the W390 Mcalester Army Ammo Plant under the Department of Defense, with the solicitation number W44W9M422501FS and NAICS code 325211. The point of contact for this procurement is Mr. Kent W. Hackett.