The U.S. Army, Fort Carson, Colorado, intends to negotiate a sole-source purchase order with ARMAG Corporation for one 7X7X7 Type 2 Class ABC US Government CETASM(Canine Explosive Training Aid Storage Magazine). In accordance with AR 190-11, Section 4-2 Paragraph a. Subparagraph (7) the only allowable source to procure "Portable armories are authorized for the storage of Category II through IV arms provided they are built to U.S. Government specification (Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) 3046-93.2. Additional information can be obtained from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001 (telephone 812-854-5615)." AR 190-11 Section 4-2 Paragraph a. Subparagraph (7). This is a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)) and (FAR 13.501). THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES, however; any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer by 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time on 4 September 2012. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion for the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation. Responses are due 4 September 2012 12:00pm Mountain Time. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected]. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted.