DDESB Approved Explosive Storage Magazines

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) plans to negotiate a sole source contract with NABCO, Inc. for DDESB Approved Explosive Storage Magazines under requisition number DJF-16-2200-PR-0003435. The contract opportunity, which is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the NAICS code 332420, is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), allowing the FBI to negotiate exclusively with NABCO due to a determination that only this company can meet the required specifications based on prior market research. This notice serves as the only formal announcement regarding this procurement and is distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website. Interested parties have the option to express interest or capability by submitting proposals via email to designated points of contact, but telephone inquiries will not be considered. The government retains full discretion to decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement following any responses. The contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice’s FBI office located in Washington, DC, with the place of performance in Virginia. Key contacts for this procurement are Mr. Cary M. McCallister and Contract Specialist David L. Marmo, and all communications should be directed to them accordingly. This sole source award highlights the FBI’s specific need for specialized explosive storage magazines meeting stringent Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board standards, a capability identified exclusively with NABCO. The government has outlined a clear process that, while not soliciting competition, remains open to inputs that could influence whether a competitive process is initiated.