--Notice of intent for Small Caliber Ammunition sole source award.

The Army Sustainment Command plans to award a sole source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Alliant Techsystems Inc., Lake City Ammunition Division, covering the fiscal years 2009 through 2012. This contract focuses on the production of various calibers of ammunition, including 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .22 caliber, .30 caliber, .45 caliber, and .50 caliber. Beyond manufacturing, Alliant Techsystems is also responsible for providing investigative, inspection, analytical, testing, and evaluation services related to the ammunition products. These services ensure the quality, reliability, safety, maintainability, and logistic support of currently procured items as well as those that may be developed in the future. The contract is managed under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-071217-005 and falls under the NAICS code 332992, which pertains to small caliber ammunition manufacturing. The activity is overseen by the Department of Defense's Joint Munitions Command located in Rock Island, Illinois. Key points of contact for the contract include Keith Bakewell, Contract Specialist, and Shirlene Wise, Contracting Officer, both reachable through provided phone numbers and email addresses. This agreement supports the continued supply and quality control of essential small caliber ammunition for military operations.