Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) - Sampling and Testing

The Defense Logistics Agency Contracting Services Office at Columbus plans to award a firm fixed-price, sole-source contract to Andrew S. McCreath & Son, Inc. for sampling and testing laboratory services related to Electrolytic Manganese Metal. The contract will cover the testing of 37 lots and will remain in effect from the date of award until all testing is completed or until July 31, 2026, whichever occurs first. Interested responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the required services, with the agency considering these submissions prior to the award decision. No reimbursements will be provided for submitted information, and the agency will not entertain capability briefings. The decision to proceed with a sole-source award based on responses is at the government's sole discretion. The solicitation, titled "Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) - Sampling and Testing," was posted on July 21, 2025, with a response deadline of July 14, 2025. The project is under NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the DCSO Columbus Division #3 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with the performance location in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Key contacts include Cecilia Arrington and Jose M. Villanueva, whose email addresses are provided for further inquiries. The procurement process is open without set-asides, and additional details can be accessed through the provided link on SAM.gov.