84--BALLISTIC SHOOTPACKS FOR TESTING

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Acquisition Center in Natick, MA is set to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract valued at $75,104 for 165 Ballistic Shoot Packs to Allen Vanguard Technologies, a large business based in Ogdensburg, NY. These Shoot Packs consist of eight distinct layups that replicate the material structure of the Advanced Bomb Suit to accurately characterize the ballistic performance of each protective body region using varying fragment masses. The packs include complex curvature and proprietary materials unique to the bomb suit, which only Allen Vanguard Technologies can supply due to their exclusive access to the necessary proprietary information. The contract, identified under NAICS code 339113 with a small business size standard of 500 employees, is being awarded under the sole-source authority provision (FAR 6.302-1) given the specialized nature of the material and fabrication requirements. The Shoot Packs must be fabricated with the exact material layups to be compatible with ballistic testing fixtures, ensuring precise performance evaluation by the Army's ballistics test laboratories. This procurement supports the Army’s Advanced Bomb Suit testing program and underscores the unique capabilities and materials held by Allen Vanguard Technologies. Any inquiries regarding this solicitation can be directed to the designated contract specialist at the Natick Acquisition Center.