Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Purchase of Cast Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Explosive Charges
ID: W912HZ25N5152Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

BULK EXPLOSIVES (1376)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b77d95623a9148cf9a12977f7a8748b7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the purchase of Cast Trinitrotoluene (TNT) explosive charges. This procurement aims to acquire bulk explosives, which are critical for various military operations and research and development activities conducted at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The selected supplier will be responsible for providing these essential materials, which play a vital role in defense capabilities. Interested parties can reach out to Jennifer Hoben at Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil or David Ammermann at david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Hoben
    Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil
    David Ammermann
    david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
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