Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Army Contracting Command at Rock Island intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order under a sole source procurement to Ziegler Chemical and Mineral Corporation for products meeting military specification MIL-DTL-3301D. This procurement supports the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant and is authorized under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), allowing for negotiation with only one source due to Ziegler’s unique qualification as the sole approved manufacturer per MCAAP guidelines. The contract will have a period of performance not exceeding two months and falls under the NAICS code 324122, relating to asphalt shingle and coating materials manufacturing. This action is a total small business set-aside consistent with FAR 19.5. This notice serves as a pre-award synopsis, not a solicitation for offers, and the government reserves the discretion to proceed without competition based on responses to this notice. The award and performance location is McAlester, Oklahoma, while the contracting office is located in Rock Island, Illinois. Key contacts for this acquisition include Contract Specialists Stanley L. Bolton and Sheila Peters for inquiries. The sole source determination is supported by Ziegler’s exclusive qualification to produce the required item in compliance with the military specifications and prior approval documentation, ensuring compliance with procurement and quality standards for the department of defense.