SAM #12639526Q0057

USDA APHIS Sole Source Kinepak Binary Explosives Supply for Beaver Dam Removal

This opportunity involves the annual supply of binary explosives for the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services North Carolina program to support beaver dam removal and infrastructure protection efforts. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) North Carolina program - OEMs and Vendors: - Dimension Supply, Inc. (highlighted as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Kinepak binary explosives) - Products/Services Requested: - Binary explosives for destruction of beaver dams - Kinepak Binary Explosive Components (proprietary formulation of nitromethane and finely divided ammonium nitrate) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Kinepak is the only product meeting USDA WS Explosives Sub-Committee safety and compatibility requirements - Sole source justification based on proprietary formulation and exclusive distribution by Dimension Supply, Inc. - Delivery required within 30 days of order to USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services in Raleigh, NC - Contract includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Award based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria - Market research confirmed no alternative suppliers meet the strict safety, stability, and performance criteria

Description

This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive quotes.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a sole source purchase order with Dimension Supply Inc. (UEI: NJNDSPHFHL34) using FAR Part 12 procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain the binary explosives and accessories manufactured and distributed exclusively by Dimension Supply Inc. The Statement of Work, sole source justification, and solicitation are attached.

This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government’s review.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted.  The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by May 21, 2026.  Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice, must be sent via email to Paige Francis at paige.francis@usda.gov.

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