Intent to Award on a single source basis

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for Winchester 12 Gauge Slug Ammunition. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a purchase order to Olin Corporation, Winchester Division, 600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024-1273. This contract will address the requirements of The Office of Law Enforcement and fulfill the need to provide Winchester 12 Gauge Slug Ammunition in support of the Law Enforcement and Industry Training Division located in Atlantic City, NJ. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The period of performance for this purchase order will be from Award date through one year. 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. However, all proposals received seven (7) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The Government will notify parties of the outcome of any proposals submitted in response. 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.