Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NAPAS315FK800
- Agency
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National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration has issued a Notice of Intent to sole source the production of FK-800 Copolymer up to 32,000 pounds to 3M Company. 3M has been the only qualified source for the production of this material, which has been used by the government as a bonding agent for various explosive materials. The authority for this sole source determination is cited as 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source award when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide advance notice of the government's intent to award a sole source contract to 3M Company for the production of FK-800 Copolymer. The deadline for this notice is August 14, 2024. 3M Company is the only eligible contractor, as it has been the sole qualified source for producing this material to the government's specifications over time. There are no other programs or initiatives described in the notice, and the sole focus is on the government's intent to award a sole source contract for the production of FK-800 Copolymer.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to sole source to 3M Company to produce FK-800 Copolymer up to 32,000 pounds. 3M has been the only qualified source for production of FK-800 Resin, the design for which was developed over time with participation and approval by the Government to meet the Government-approved specifications, and which has been used by the Government as the bonding agent for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) PBX 9502 and LLNL LX-17 explosive molding powder granules, LANL Mock explosive 900-24, and other materials. Authority 41 USC 3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FAR Part 6 JOFOC 30 Jul 24 Redacted_1.pdf |
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