68--Special Notice

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, through the Natick Contracting Division and on behalf of the Warfighter Science, Technology & Applied Research Directorate, plans to award a firm fixed price contract to ICET, Inc., located in Norwood, MA. This contract involves the provision of antimicrobial formulations coated on textiles, intended for use in ongoing research focused on testing and validating methods to overcome the efflux resistance mechanisms of multi-drug resistant pathogens. The formulations are highly specialized and derived from previous contracting actions, reflecting the specific needs of the research project. The contract will be awarded under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and is set as a sole-source procurement; however, all responsible sources are invited to submit bids or proposals for consideration. The relevant industry classification for this contract is NAICS code 541380. Interested parties are directed to submit inquiries or responses via email only, specifically to Maribel A. Vasquez, with no phone inquiries permitted. The solicitation notice was posted on August 7, 2014, with a closing date for submissions on August 18, 2014, at 11:00 AM EDT. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense at an office based in Orlando, Florida.