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A--Technical Testing of Various Commercial Fabrics

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W91A2K-2065-9030Federal

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The US Army Soldier Systems Center plans to negotiate a sole source contract with North Carolina State University’s Textile Protection and Comfort Center to conduct specialized testing on commercial fabrics to assess their comfort levels. This contract will involve a series of technical evaluations including Kawabata Evaluation System (KES) testing, thermal conductance and conductivity analysis, moisture management assessments using the Gravimetric Absorbency Testing System (GATS) and Moisture Management Tester (MMT), guarded hot plate testing, and sweating manikin testing on uniform ensembles. These tests aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fabric properties critical to soldier comfort. The contract falls under the NAICS code 611310 and SIC code 8221, with a small business size standard of $7 million. All inquiries regarding the solicitation had to be submitted in writing by June 13, 2012, through designated contact channels. The effort is managed by the Army Contracting Command at Natick, Massachusetts, under the Department of Defense, with a focus on leveraging North Carolina State University’s expertise in textile research for advancing military uniform materials.

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US Army contracts NCSU for specialized commercial fabric comfort testing to improve soldier uniforms.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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MA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
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The US Army Soldier Systems Center, Army Contracting Command, Natick, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with North Carolina State University, Textile Protection and Comfort Center of Raleigh, NC, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1)b)(1), Soliciting from a single source, testing commercial fabric to characterize the level of comfort offered by the fabrics. The Contractor shall perform Kawabata Evaluation System (KES) testing. Perform thermal conductance and conductivity testing. Perform moisture management testing using the Gravimetric Absorbency Testing System (GATS) and Moisture Management Tester (MMT). Perform guarded hot plate testing. Perform sweating manikin testing on uniform ensembles. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611310. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8221 and the Small Business Size Standard is $7.0 Million. All questions and/or inquiries must be submitted in writing either by fax or E-mail. The E-mail address for Elaine Scarnici is contact@example.gov. The fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000. The closing date of this notice is 13 June 2012.

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Solicitation # W91243-12-M-0013
W7NL Uspfo Activity Ne Arng

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over 14 years ago

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NAICS: 611310
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Federal
Chemical Tanker Safety Course
Solicitation # HSCG23-12-Q-PBM003
Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

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over 14 years ago

CLOSED

over 14 years ago
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NAICS: 611310
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Federal
Manager Training Services (CANCELLATION)
Solicitation # SA130112RQ0045
Department Of Commerce Sspo

POSTED

over 14 years ago

CLOSED

over 14 years ago
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