81--MK-30 MISSILE SKID COVER ASSEMBLIES

The contract involves a sole source purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for MK-30 Missile Skid Cover Assemblies, intended for the Department of Defense, specifically the W390 Mcalester Army Ammo Plant in Oklahoma. Due to the proprietary nature of the requirement, Hardigg Cases, located in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is the only qualified supplier capable of providing the needed assemblies. The procurement is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, allowing it to proceed without full and open competition. This notice serves not as a solicitation for offers but as a determination to proceed with sole sourcing, with information received being used solely to assess the potential for future competitive procurements. The solicitation number for this acquisition is W44W9M214202B1, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 326199, covering plastics product manufacturing. The government retains discretion on competition decisions based on responses to this notice. The primary contact for inquiries is Mr. Kent W. Hackett. The contract supports the acquisition of critical defense components essential to missile operations, reflecting the unique capabilities of the designated supplier and the government’s need for timely and secure procurement procedures.