**Amendment(s): 0001, 0002**

Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, intends to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to The Vertex Company for the procurement of Shock Tube Initiator (STI) M50 Kits.

This solicitation is intended to result in a single two-year Requirements contract for the estimated supplies specified. The resulting contract will establish pricing to be utilized through issuance of delivery orders for discrete quantities for the period stated in the schedule. The Government bears no responsibility to issue an initial minimum order upon base contract award. For further guidance related to a Requirements type contract, see FAR clause 52.216-21, Requirements.

The proposed contract is for supplies for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source, The Vertex Company. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(c)(16)(iii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Proposal is due on 14 September 2022 @ 11:59 PM. 

Any questions related to this solicitation shall be directed to Contract Specialist, Nicholas Lang, via email at [email protected]