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Powder Horn Collection

Awarded

W56HZV-16-R-L125Federal

Submission Closed03/31/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Contract W56HZV-17-CL412, titled the Powder Horn Collection, was awarded on March 31, 2017, by the Army Contracting Command - Warren on behalf of the Department of Defense and the Hq US Army Tacom. The agreement was established as a Firm Fixed Price commercial items contract with Thomas U. Grinslade for a total value of 950,800.00 dollars. Payment for the procurement is processed via DFAS-INV VPGFEBS. The scope of this procurement involves the acquisition of a historic artifact collection consisting of powder horns used between 1709 and 1783. While the initial procurement description sought 76 different types and styles, the final award specifically covers the Grinslade Powder Horn Collection, which comprises 69 historic pieces. The contract was managed under NAICS code 453310 and coordinated through the Detroit Arsenal office in Michigan.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

Contract Value

$950,800

NAICS

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Place of Performance

MI, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

GRINSLADE, THOMAS U

Award Issued Date

03/31/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 3

Sources Sought

Type ChangedMar 22

Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis

Justification (J&A)Mar 31

Justification & Approval published

AwardedMar 31

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/31/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

Office AddressDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

Contacts

Shawn A. Adkins

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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This procurement is for a historic artifact collection. The resultant contract will be for the purchase of the following Items: 76 different types/styles of historic powder horns used by various individuals during the time period of 1709 thru 1783.

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