53--RETAINER, FUZE LINER

The contract entails a sole source procurement through Simplified Acquisition Procedures for 2,300 Fuse Liner Retainers used in the MK-80 retrofit. General Dynamics-OTS in Garland, TX, is identified as the only qualified supplier capable of fulfilling this specialized and proprietary requirement. The purchase order will be awarded without full and open competition as permitted under FAR 6.302-1, emphasizing the unique nature of this acquisition. This notice is not an invitation for offers but is intended to inform potential industry participants, with any determination to forego competition resting solely with the government. Information gathered may influence decisions on future competitive procurements for these items. Issued by the Department of Defense's Mcalester Army Ammo Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma, the contract reference number is W44W9M516800HV, categorized under NAICS code 332722. The point of contact for this acquisition is Mr. Kent W. Hackett, who can be reached via email. The procurement reflects a focused approach to meet a specific defense-related requirement efficiently, highlighting the criticality of using a sole source provider that possesses the proprietary capability to deliver the needed retainer components.