--Ballistic Fibers Testing

The US Army Research Development and Engineering Command (USA RDEC), Natick Contract Division, in support of the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command, Soldier System Center (USA SBCCOM, SSC), Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760, intends to conduct negotiations and award a purchase order to North Carolina State University (NCSU) on the basis of other than full and open competition in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation part 6.302-1. This acquisition is a continuation of on-going r esearch and involves the ballistics testing of various fibers used in the Interceptor body armor system. This acquisition is for research and development purposes. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. However, the Government will consider all quotation s received within fourteen (10) days after date of publication of this announcement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information rec eived will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement to the U. S. Army Research Development and Engineerin g Command, Natick Contracting Division, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-NS/Peggy Dube, Natick, MA 01760-5011 no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on 27 December 2004. Inquiries may be made via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. See FBO Note 22.