Intent to Sole Source - MTM (Weapon Storage)

The Department of the Army has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to MTM for weapon storage systems. This is not a request for quotes or proposals, but rather a formal notification of the government's intention to proceed with a sole source procurement. The contract will be awarded through the System for Award Management (SAM) as a firm fixed price delivery order with an estimated value under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The procurement is designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside and follows the justification and approval process outlined in the attached documentation. The opportunity was posted on September 19, 2025, with interested parties having until September 26, 2025, to review the notice.

The sole source justification is based on the need for MTM's proprietary Vital Vault storage system for a National Guard Bureau armory located in Building #341. The contract value is $154,117.17 and the system was selected because it offers a unique space-saving design that potentially saves 50% more space compared to other storage systems, making it particularly suitable for the non-rectangular vault space requiring custom measurements. The procurement is being conducted under 10 USC 2304(a)(1) and involves the 106th Security Forces Squadron, with market research confirming that the proprietary system is competitively priced relative to other vendors who do not offer similar space-saving capabilities. Since this is an intent to sole source notice rather than a solicitation, there are no specific eligibility requirements for contractors to participate, as the government has already determined to award directly to MTM based on the technical requirements and justification provided.