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--Ballistic fiber testing/evaluation

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The U.S. Army Research, Engineering and Development Command, Natick Contracting Division, plans to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Texas A&M University for the testing and evaluation of ballistic fibers used in Interceptor Body Armor. This contract aims to develop an effective plan to assess the service life of key fibers such as Zylon, Kevlar KM2, M-5, and Armos under specific environmental conditions, particularly focusing on isothermal temperature thresholds at 100% relative humidity. The goal is to identify when these fibers permanently swell and thereby accelerate acid-catalyzed ballistic degradation, providing critical data for the Army’s material durability and protection capabilities. The effort falls under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and is administered by the Soldier System Center in Natick, Massachusetts. The announcement for this acquisition expires on December 27, 2004, and all inquiries can be directed to Mr. Greg Wilson at the Natick Contracting Division. This contract is categorized under NAICS code 339999 and is part of the Department of Defense's ongoing initiative to ensure the reliability and performance of soldier protective equipment through rigorous scientific evaluation.

General Info

Sole source contract with Texas A&M to test ballistic fibers' durability in humid heat.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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PostedDec 21

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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 FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Army Research, Engineering and Development Command, Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the United States Army Soldier System Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 . This effort is to provide the Government with a effective testing/evaluation plan, for the service life of Ballastic Fibers for Interceptor Body Armor. T he program will identify the isothermal temperature thresholds under 100%RH that fibers of interest to the Army (i.e. Zylon, Kevlar KM2, M-5 and Armos) permanent swell and thus enhance acid catalyzed ballistic degradation. Any questions concerning this acq uisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Greg Wilson (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by E-mail (contact@example.gov). This announcement expires on December 27, 2004 at 12:00 PM local time.