Notice of Intent to Sole Source Detonation Cord

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has a requirement to procure detonation cord for use in data collection. The ERDC intends to issue an award to Austin Powder Company (CAGE Code: 79985) on a sole source basis for this material. Because detonation cord supplied by this company was used in previous tests performed under this project, award to this company is required in order to minimize research variables and to maintain consistency among the data collected. The award will be issued in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The NAICS code for this requirement is 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A solicitation will not be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Verbal communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Responses to this requirement may be submitted to Jody Criss at [email protected]. Responses must be received no later than 3 days from the posted date of this notice.