91--LECITHIN, LIQUID SOY; 17,200 LBS, CLEARATE B-79 (400 EACH - 5 GAL PAILS), 43 LB IN EACH PAIL, MUST MEET MIL SPEC MIL-L-3061B9(OS)

The contract involves a sole source purchase order for Soy Lecithin, Liquid, packaged in 5-gallon cans conforming to MIL-L-3061B(OS) specifications. This acquisition is being conducted using simplified acquisition procedures due to the product’s unique nature, prior qualification, and urgent requirement. The contract specifies a total quantity of 17,200 pounds, distributed as 400 pails each containing 43 pounds of the soy lecithin. W.A. Cleary Corporation, located in Dayton, NJ, is the only authorized supplier capable of providing this material, which justifies the use of other than full and open competition under FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation, titled "LECITHIN, LIQUID SOY; 17,200 LBS, CLEARATE B-79," is managed by the Department of Defense through the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma. The procedure is not a request for offers, and the government retains sole discretion on whether to pursue competitive procurement in the future based on responses to this notice. Interested parties seeking additional information are directed to contact Ms. Susaneva Wade, who serves as the point of contact for this procurement. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 311222, which pertains to processed food manufacturing.