13 -- 223 Remington Cartridges

The United States Secret Service intends to award a sole source contract to Olin Corp, Winchester Division, 427 N. Shamrock Street, East Alton, Illinois 62024-1197 for 223 Remington 62 Grain Full Metal Jackets. 580 cases are required for delivery no later than 15 November 2007. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. While this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their interest and technical capability to respond to this requirement and may submit information which will be considered by the United States Secret Service by or before 10 September 2007. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in preparation of responses to this announcement.