13--ALUMINUM NOSE TIPS

This is a Notice of Intent to issue a sole source purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the purchase of aluminum nose tips. This is a follow-on acquisition and due to the unique nature of the product, only one qualified supplier, Choctaw Manufacturing, Hugo, OK, is capable of supplying these parts in compliance with Army/Air Force specifications. Any purchase order will be awarded under other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement 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 future competitive procurements for this item. The point of contact is Mr. Kent W. Hackett, [email protected].