J--modification and upgrade to a radiation therapy slide door

The contract involves a sole source purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the modification and upgrade of a radiation therapy slide door. This acquisition is a follow-on to a previous procurement and is limited to New England Lead Burning Co. (NELCO) in Woburn, MA, as the only authorized supplier capable of performing the required work compliant with Army Radiation Authorization for x-ray vaults. The purchase order will be awarded without full and open competition, as permitted by federal regulations, specifically FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a solicitation for bids but serves to inform interested parties and gather information to determine if future competitive procurements may be feasible. The contract is managed by the W390 Mcalester Army Ammo Plant under the Department of Defense with a NAICS code of 334517, indicating a specialized manufacturing category. The point of contact for this procurement is Mr. Kent W. Hackett, who can provide additional information as needed. The award of the contract rests solely with the government, and any decision not to pursue competition will be at its discretion. This procurement reflects a unique requirement driven by safety and compliance standards critical to the operation of radiation therapy equipment.