The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear SecurityAdministration (NNSA), intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) with Black Hills Ammunition, Post Office Box 3090, Rapid City, SD 57703-9574, for the purchase of ammunition cartridges. The Cartridge, 5.56mm, Reduced Ricochet Limited Penetration is believed to the only commercially available product that will meet the required specifications and performance requirements. The salient characteristics are: Waterproof. No water intrusion after the cartridge was subjected to 28-31 psig water pressure for 115-125 minutes No fragments penetrated deeper than 2.5 into 10% (by weight) Ballistic Gelatin after 45 impact on AR500 steel plate located 15 ft. from the muzzle. No reverse splatter toward the shooter position from AR500 steel plate 15 ft. away from the muzzle. Ballistic match to M855 ball ammunition 62 grain jacketed frangible projectile Copper/polymer composite core Winchester cartridge case that meets M855 specification Standard military No. 41 primer Western C1700 propellant Accuracy less than 2 in. ES at 100 yards Lethality @ 15 ft: 10% Ordnance Ballistic Gelatin Initial yaw; 2 in. max. Temporary cavity length; 6 in. min. Temporary cavity diameter; 3 in. min. Temporary cavity diameter location; 3 to 6 in. Number of fragments weighing 1 grain or more; 5 min. At least 50% of the fragments should be 7 in. or deeper Maximum penetration depth should be 13 in. or 10 deeper Item must meet SAAMI specifications for .223 Remington cartridge dimension (5.56mm NATO DoDIC AA17). Therefore, it has been determined that, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The cost of this acquisition is not anticipated to exceed $45,000. The NAICS is 332994. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. This notice is provided as information to the marketplace in accordance with FAR Part 5. All feedback received will be taken into consideration. However, NNSA reserves the right not to utilize the comments or any other information provided. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. NNSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this Notice. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Any questions or comments pertaining to this action shall be faxed to (505-284-7585), Attention Lisa Marie Buffkins, no later than COB September 25, 2008.

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