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The U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM) - Natick Contracting Division, acting on behalf of the Soldier Systems Center in Natick, MA, plans to award a sole source purchase order to The Works at Mystery Ranch in Bozeman, MT. This contract involves the procurement of 48 M5-6 Active Backpacks intended for testing and evaluation. Mystery Ranch is the sole provider due to their prior development of prototype active suspension backpack systems, which will be used as a baseline for the government’s evaluation of versions made with alternate fabrics and components. The acquisition follows Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines for commercial items and simplified acquisition procedures. This effort highlights the need to assess the durability and performance of these backpacks in modified configurations, maintaining continuity with previously established prototypes. The contract is scheduled for award following negotiations, with the opportunity for questions directed to the contracting office in Natick, specifically to Mr. Richard R. Alves, Jr. The official announcement and solicitation were posted on June 30, 2006, and the notice expired on July 6, 2006. This acquisition supports the Department of Defense’s commitment to advancing soldier equipment through tailored, cutting-edge solutions from proven sources.

General Info

Sole source contract to Mystery Ranch for 48 M5-6 Active Backpacks testing and evaluation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedJun 30

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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) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures the U.S. Army RDECOM - Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the Unite d States Army Soldier System Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with The Works at Mystery Ranch (Mystery Ranch), 2010 N 7th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715-2576. This effort is to provide the Government with 48 M5-6 Active Backpacks for testing and evaluation purposes. Mystery Ranch has produced prototype active suspension backpack systems currently being evaluated the Government. This requirement is to test the capabilities of these systems when manufactured with alternate fabrics and components. Since the prototypes previously manufactured by Mystery Ranch will serve as the baseline for evaluation, Mystery Ranch is the only available source for this requirement. Therefore the contract will be awarded to Mystery Ranch. Questions concerning this acquisition may be add ressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Richard R. Alves, Jr. (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by E-mail at contact@example.gov. This announcement expires at 8:00 a.m. local time on July 6, 2006.