13--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Austinite 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Office intends to issue a sole source award to Austin Powder Company, 3410 Rocky Hollow Road, Blountsville, AL 35031 for delivery of Austinite 15 to produce a uniform, reproductive pressure wave. This particular blend has been used in past experiments and should be used on the current project to ensure data compatibility with previous research efforts. The only company that can supply Austinite 15 is the Austin Powder Company. The intent of this procurement is to award based on sole source requirement. This purchase will be made under simplified acquisition procedures as authorized by FAR 13-106-1(b). This notice is neither a request for quote nor a solicitation for offers. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and quotation to the contract specialist by 1200 PM CST, 24 March, 2014. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the Government to [email protected].