81--Cardboard Tubes

The Army Contracting Command-Rock Island intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc. for a quantity of 20,000 each Cardboard Tubes in support of 155mm Projectile Breakdown under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1). Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc. is the current producer of the tubes and is the only source that can provide the tubes within the required delivery timeframe. It is the Government's intent to compete future requirements, or to pursue award through the AbilityOne/NISH program, whichever is deemed to be in the Government's best interest.