13--AMMUNITIONS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wildlife Services, Portland OR., intends to purchase 300 cases (flats) of 12 gauge 3 inch magnum shot shells in F steel size, to be shipped to various locations in Nevada, Idaho and Oregon. The award will be made on a sole source basis under FAR 12 & 13 to Federal Cartage Co. NAICS Code: 332993 The Government knows of no other source and believes this procurement is propriety to Federal Cartridge Co. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of $32,000. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and there is no solicitation available. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. Incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Changes—Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Instruction to Offerers – Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10-00)l /Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offerer Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (10/98); Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98); and Brand Name or Equal 52.211-6 (8/99); Prospective Contractors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System prior to award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement or blanket purchase agreement 4.11. Questions regarding this intent should be directed to Charlene Lambert Purchasing Section 612-336-3223