Explosive for canine training aids

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition to procure a rare and volatile explosive that is required for canine training aids. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to: Austin Powder Company 25800 Science Park Drive Cleveland, OH 44122 This contract will address the requirements of the TSA Office of Security Operations (OSO), Threat Assessment Division (TAD), Explosives Operations Branch (EOB). The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly.