Notice of Limiting Competition
ID: W44W9M503400WBType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW390 MCALESTER ARMY AMMO PLANTMCALESTER, OK, 74501-5000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/1432cb781b1e47faaca380bcd523ce7d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is issuing a Notice of Limiting Competition for a sole source purchase order for urgent brand name only Spherical, Spheriglass, and AG Ballotini impact beads required at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. This procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures and will be awarded under 'other than full and open competition' as authorized by FAR Subpart 9.2, with Potters Industries being the only qualified manufacturer for these specific products. The impact beads are critical for munitions operations, ensuring the effectiveness and safety of ammunition production. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Andrea Jones at andrea.jones36.civ@army.mil, noting that this is not a request for offers and that the Government retains discretion over future competitive procurements.

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    Andrea Jones
    andrea.jones36.civ@army.mil
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