--INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO H-S PRECISION INC. FOR TEST BARRELS.

The U.S. Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with H-S Precision Inc., located in Rapid City, SD, for the provision of custom manufactured test barrels meeting specific dimensions required by the Army. This action is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating a sole source negotiation rather than a competitive solicitation. The contract falls under the NAICS code 332994, with a size standard of 1000 employees. Interested parties were invited to express their interest in writing by February 29, 2008, although this notice did not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The contract, identified by solicitation number USA-SNOTE-080226-005, is managed by the Directorate of Contracting at Aberdeen Proving Ground, representing the Department of Defense. The designated government point of contact for this procurement is Mary Ann Sadler, the purchasing agent, who can be reached via email. The primary objective is to secure precise test barrels tailored to the Army’s specifications, underscoring the specialized nature of the requirement and the justification for a sole source award.