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83--Request for Information (RFI): Textile Manufacturing Capabilities

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W911QYTEXTILEFederal

Submission Closed11/13/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center is seeking capability statements from sources capable of assisting in government-led research and development trials for material development. The primary focus is on textile manufacturing from the fiber level to the finished product, specifically involving dyeing, finishing, fiber blending, yarn production, and weaving. Interested fibers include wool, cotton, nylon, polyester, and para-aramid. While outsourcing parts of the process is permitted, all such arrangements must be clearly disclosed, and respondents must be willing to sign a Non-disclosure Agreement. Submissions must be limited to ten pages and a file size of 5mb, including details on R&D trial lead times, minimum yardage requirements, and rough order magnitude pricing per yard. This request is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment by the government to procure services. All electronic responses must be submitted to the designated point of contact by 6PM EST on November 13, 2015.

General Info

US Army seeks capability statements for textile research and development material manufacturing trials.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

313210 - Broadwoven Fabric Mills

Place of Performance

ACC-APG - Natick (SPS) ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street Natick MA 017, MA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 14

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 13

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Submission Closed

11/13/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

ContactsNo contacts available

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

The US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, & Engineering Center (NSRDEC) requests capability statements for the purpose of identifying sources to assist in and conduct Government led research and development trials for material development. Specific areas of interest are dyeing/finishing at the fiber level, blending fibers, yarn production, weaving, dyeing and finishing. Respondents must be willing to sign a Non-disclosure Agreement. Manufacturers should demonstrate the ability to produce a fabric from the fiber level to finished product. Outsourcing specific portions of the fabric development/manufacturing process is acceptable, any outsourced process must be clearly stated and explained in the response. Fibers of interest include but are not limited to, wool, cotton, nylon, polyester and para-aramid. Submission Instructions to Respondents: Capability Statement s in response to this RFI shall include the following information: 1. R&D trial lead time and minimum yardage required; 2. Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) pricing per yard for fabric from fiber to finish; 3. Information supporting ability to manufacture from the fiber level all the way through to the finished fabric. Capability Statements, including attachments, are limited to ten pages. Capability Statements, including attachments, must be submitted electronically; due to email restrictions, all electronic submissions must be smaller than 5mb. Interested parties shall submit written materials electronically by 6PM EST, 13 November 2015 to contact@example.gov. Questions may be sent to contact@example.gov. Do not send questions with proprietary content. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes, and is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101. The Government is not requesting offers or proposals at this time. Any responses to this RFI received by the Government will not be accepted to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is issued, the Government does not guarantee that it will be issued to RFI respondents. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO ENTITLEMENT TO PAYMENT OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT COSTS OR CHARGES BY THE GOVERNMENT WILL ARISE AS A RESULT OF SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI AND GOVERNMENT USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Primary Point of Contact: Melynda Perry Textile Chemist ATTN: RDNS-SEW-TDT 10 General Greene Avenue Natick, MA, 01760 contact@example.gov