Silica Sand(FG45)

The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies orservices for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate withonly one source under the authority for FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Interestedpersons may identify their capabilty to respond to the requirement.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.However, the Government will consider all responses received within tendays after date of publication of this notice of intent. Adetermination by the Government not to compete this proposed contractaction is solely within the discrection of the Government. Informationreceived will normally be considered solely for the purpose ofdetermining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

U.S. Silica is the supplier, who can provide Silica Sand (FG45) coursegrain. The applicable North American Industry Classification Systems(NAICS) Code is 212322. All responses may be emailed to Debra Beale atdebra.beale@navy.mil and reference number N4215820407820 no later than12:00 EST on 24 February 2012.