Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for MK-82 bomb case parts intended for use at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. The notice announces the government's intention to issue a sole source purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures, with Repkon USA - Defense LLC identified as the only authorized supplier. The procurement will be awarded under other than full and open competition authority pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source acquisitions when only one responsible source is available. This special notice was posted on September 2, 2025, and provides advance notification to the contracting community of the government's procurement strategy.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors that the government intends to procure specialized bomb case components from a single supplier due to proprietary technology requirements and compatibility concerns with existing integrated equipment and systems. Contractors have until September 4, 2025, to review this notice, though it explicitly states this is not a request for offers and responses will not result in contract awards. Only Repkon USA - Defense LLC is eligible to participate as they possess the proprietary technology and technical capabilities necessary to ensure uniform compatibility and performance standards. The government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements for these items based on any information received in response to this notice. Market research documentation indicates this involves brand name parts over $30,000 with no alternative sources available in the marketplace.