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84--Intent to Award a Sole Sourse Contract

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W911QY-JB2-N-11-12Federal

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The U.S. Army's Natick Contracting Division, acting on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Defense, plans to negotiate and award a sole-source contract to AirBoss Defense for approximately 440,000 pairs of the Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Block 2 Glove Upgrade non-Flame Resistant variant. These gloves are a critical component of the JSLIST protective ensemble, designed to offer 24-hour chemical and biological protection against known warfare agents, even after 30 days of wear. The gloves feature a molded outer layer made from compounded butyl rubber and a removable inner liner, enhancing tactility, dexterity, and comfort, and are suitable for use in all climates. AirBoss Defense is the sole capable supplier of this specific glove due to its unique manufacturing capabilities that meet strict government requirements. Efforts to identify and certify additional sources would require extensive time and resources, likely taking around two years. This sole-source action follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines and reflects the urgency and specialized nature of the procurement. The contract synopsis provides contact information for inquiries and indicates the offer’s validity until the end of July 2011.

General Info

Sole-source contract to AirBoss Defense for 440,000 chemical protective JSLIST gloves.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

315992 - Glove and Mitten Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedJul 25

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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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5, the U.S. Army APG-ACC, Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick MA, on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Defense intends to negotiate and award a sole-source procurement instrument to AirBoss Defense, 93 Gonyeau Road, Milton VT 05468. This effort is to provide with an estimated 440,000 pairs of Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Block 2 Glove Upgrade non-Flame Resistant (JB2GU nFR) variant. The JB2GU nFR is a hand wear component of the JSLIST ensemble that will provide 24 hours of chemical/biological (CB) protection from liquid, vapor, and aerosol battlefield concentrations of all known CB warfare agents (CWAs) after 30 days of wear. The JB2GU nFR gloves are comprised of a molded outer glove made from compounded butyl rubber and a removable inner liner. It provides enhanced tactility, dexterity, and comfort over existing systems and can be worn in all climates. AirBoss is currently the only source with the capability to provide these supplies. No other source has demonstrated the ability to meet the Government's requirements. A certification effort of potential, additional sources would require considerable resources. This would likely take two years to complete before an additional source may be certified as meeting the Governments requirements. Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Ms. Jennifer Lesco or Email at contact@example.gov. This synopsis expires on 29 July 2011.