49 -- Asphalt Plant Box

The 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base plans to award a sole source contract to Astec Industries Inc. for an Asphalt Plant Junction Box, replacing the existing box previously supplied by the same company. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing for the acquisition without full and open competition due to statutory provisions. The contract is identified by solicitation number FA4861-06-B583 and falls under the NAICS code 332111, which pertains to metal valve manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the equipment. The procurement notice clarifies that the intent to award this contract solely to Astec Industries is not a request for competitive proposals, and the decision not to compete rests entirely with the government. The office managing this contract is part of the Department of Defense, specifically the 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis AFB, located in Nevada. Interested parties or inquiries can be directed to the designated contract specialists, Courtney Y. Phipps and Mary A. Williams, whose contact details are provided for further communication. The notice closes at noon Pacific Standard Time, emphasizing the timeframe for any potential responses.