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10--NVG Head Mount

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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Contracting Center in Natick, MA, plans to award a sole source contract to Wilcox Industries Corp for the purchase of 250 night vision goggle (NVG) head mounts. These mounts are specifically designed to be compatible with the current night vision goggles and L2 Series NVG accessories used by Army operators. Wilcox Industries is currently the only manufacturer capable of providing this unique mounting system, which features two operational modes: a breakaway mode that prevents neck injuries during high-stress activities such as fast roping or maritime operations, and a secure lock mode that stabilizes the mount during routine use. The contract will be awarded under FAR 6.302-1, and while other firms may submit written notifications with supporting evidence within five days, the government retains discretion over whether to pursue competition. If no competitive responses are received, the Army will proceed to issue a firm fixed price purchase order to Wilcox Industries. No solicitation document is available for this procurement, and inquiries can be directed to the contracting office or Mr. Nate Jordan at the Natick Contracting Division. The announcement expires on July 13, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

General Info

Sole source contract to Wilcox Industries for 250 night vision goggle mounts with safety features.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

332912 - Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing

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PostedJul 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering (RDEC) Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division (NDC), Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the U. S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center,, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a Contract on a sole source basis with Wilcox Industries Corp, 25 Piscataqua Drive, Newington, NH 03801 for 250 NVG Head Mounts that allow the use of night vision goggles without a helmet. The proposed contractor, Wilcox Industries, is currently the only manufacturer of the NVG Head Mounting System that is compatible with the operators current night vision goggles and L2 Series NVG mounts and accessories. This system is unique in that it provides two modes of operation. The first mode allows the Universal NVG Mount to break away from the base under a stressed condition, such as when prompted by interference during fast roping, maritime operations, hard impact or when entering or exiting mobility platforms. Without the Wilcox breakaway feature, the potential to induce neck injury is increased. The second mode allows the Universal NVG Mount to securely lock the mount to the base. Any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements, yet must be limited to 2 pages. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, NCD will proceed with awarding a firm fixed price purchase order to Wilcox Industries. Nothing herein should be misconstrued as a request for proposal. No solicitation document is available. Any Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Nate Jordan or by email to: contact@example.gov. This synopsis expires July 13th, 2009 at 10:00am.