Repackaging UGR Trays - Sole-Source to Silgan Plastics

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground - Natick Division on behalf of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Solider Center (DEVCOM-SC), intends to award on a brand name, sole source basis under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements; a Firm Fixed Price contract to Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation for the fabrication of UGR trays which incorporate a retort-shock resistant EVOH copolymer barrier layer. Silgan maintains a unique and proprietary manufacturing technology, Rotary ThermoForming (RTF), which offers their customers a number of technical and commercial advantages. Natick Contracting Division anticipates awarding this contract to Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation, 710 W Park RD, Union, MO, 63084, United States.

This is not a request for quotes. Any responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is based solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561910. Inquiries and responses may be sent to Alexander Ponusky, Contract Specialist, via email at alexander.m.ponusky.civ@mail.mil no later than 16 August 2023 @ 2:30PM EST.