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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 30, 2010. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

84--Request for Information (RFI) for Aerosol System Testing of Chemical/Biological Ensembles

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W911QY-0430-2010Federal

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The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center is conducting a market investigation to identify qualified businesses capable of performing aerosol systems testing for chemical and biological ensembles. This effort supports multiple ongoing research projects and requires adherence to Test Operations Procedure TOP 10-2-022 regarding the system level testing of protective suits. The government is seeking information on business sizes, potential costs, delivery capabilities, and relevant company experience to inform future contracting actions. Interested firms must submit their company background, business category, and a completed questionnaire within fifteen days of the request for information publication. All respondents are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database and provide a DUNS number. This notice serves solely as a market survey for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation, request for quotations, or a binding contract offer.

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US Army seeking qualified businesses for aerosol systems testing of chemical biological ensembles.

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick R&D (RDECOM-CC) ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1,, MA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA
Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA
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The Chemical Technology Team, Warfighter Science, Technology and Research Directorate at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), have a need for Aerosol Systems Testing of chemical/biological (CB) ensembles. There are currently at least three on-going research projects at NSRDEC related to developing CB ensembles that require Aerosol System Testing as described in Test Operations Procedure (TOP 10-2-022): Chemical Vapor and Aerosol System Level Testing of Chemical/Biological Protective Suits. Copies of TOP 10-2-022 are available through the website for the US Army Developmental Test Command; http://www.dtc.army.mil. The government is conducting this market investigation to acquire information on the types and sizes of businesses that will be able to compete on future contracting actions, potential costs, as well as delivery capabilities. Interested firms are requested to submit relevant information on their company within fifteen (15) days following the publication of this RFI. Any relevant company background/experience, business category, costs, and any other information that the company believes demonstrates their value / ability to meet the aforementioned requirements should be included. Respondents shall also complete the separate attached questionnaire and submit it with their response. This RFI is solely for information purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or the issuance thereof. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the government for such information. Respondents must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and provide a DUNS number. Firms may register for CCR at www.ccr.gov. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Jeffrey Dunn, ATTN: RDNS-WSC-C, 15 Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for market survey only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. POC for this request is Jeffrey Dunn (contact@example.gov). Email your questions to US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center at contact@example.gov.

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