A--Wind Tunnel Usage Services

The US Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, is planning to award a sole source contract to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for wind tunnel usage services in support of the Warfighter Protection and Aerial Delivery Directorate (WARPAD). This decision is based on the determination that MIT is the only entity capable of meeting the unique technical requirements necessary for the research programs utilizing the facility. No solicitation documents have been issued, but all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's needs. Interested parties must express their interest and demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement by emailing the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, by 5:00 PM EST on May 22, 2012. The contract is identified under the NAICS code 611310 and SIC code 8734, with the contracting office located at Kansas Street, Building 1, Natick, MA 01760-5011. Steven Streeter, Supervisory Contract Specialist, serves as the point of contact and can be reached at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and all communications must be submitted via email.