83--The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Natick, MA is conducting a market investigation to identify facilities capable of permethrin treating fabric.

The U.S. Army is interested in locating manufacturers with the capability to permethrin treat current Army Flame Resistant fabrics in open width roll good form. The facility must have a current/valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration to manufacture permethrin treated goods. Information provided should include the manufacturer's capabilities to produce first quality permethrin treated fabric, site location and copies of EPA approved label and hangtag, Manufacturers should provide an estimate deliver 100 yards of treated current Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform (FRACU) fabric that meets all Army physical testing, shade, Near Infrared requirements and the required permethrin dosage rates. The estimate should include any anticipated development costs required to produce the fabric yardage that meets the requirements. Information submitted shall include: 1. Company name and address. 2. Point of contact, telephone, fax, Web address, and e-mail address. 3. Relevant company background/experience . This Market Survey is for information purposes only and does NOT bind the U.S. Government to any type of contracting action, or guarantee any purchase by the U.S. Government. Submittals: Information about a particular brand/product should be submitted in electronic (MS Word) format by 4:00 pm EST on 30 Jan 2013 by e-mail to Ms. Melynda Perry at contact@example.gov. If submitting via e-mail, by mail to: U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center, ATTN: RDNS-AMSRD-NSR-WP-WT, Melynda Perry, Bldg 5, Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760. All technical questions regarding this RFI should be directed via email to contact@example.gov. Only email questions will be addressed. Additional Info: U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development & Engineering Center Contracting Office Address: RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick R&D (RDECOM-CC), ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011 Place of Performance: RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick R&D (RDECOM-CC) ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street Natick MA 01760-5011 US Point of Contact(s): Melynda Perry, +1 (555) 000-0000 RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick R&D (RDECOM-CC)