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--Biodegradable Food Packaging Films.

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USA-SNOTE-040730-002Federal

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The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division is seeking to award a firm fixed price purchase order to Metabolix, based in Cambridge, MA, for the development of biodegradable food packaging films. This project is a collaborative research effort between Natick and the Navy aimed at producing biodegradable polyesters through fermentation methods, a product not currently available on a commercial scale. The contract involves processing various formulations of these polyesters by extrusion to produce potential barrier films for food packaging applications, with a focus on characterizing their barrier properties. Unique expertise in film characterization is required, which Metabolix is uniquely positioned to provide. The deliverables for this effort will be in the form of reports, to be delivered F.O.B. destination. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 541710 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Administrative details include a revised response period, shortened from 45 days to 10 days. All inquiries regarding this contract can be directed to Ms. Roberta Boswell, the assigned Contract Specialist at the Natick office. This initiative represents a significant step in advancing sustainable packaging technologies within the Department of Defense and Navy research programs.

General Info

Firm fixed price contract to Metabolix for developing biodegradable polyester food packaging films.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedJul 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

U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division has a requirement for Biodegradable Food Packaging Films. The Government anticipates awarding one 1 Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Metabolix, Cambridge, MA. This research project i s a joint effort between Natick and the Navy as part of an ongoing program for producing by fermentaion methods biogegradable polyesters that no one is making on a commercial scale. We are involved in a project with them that processes by extrusion differ ent formulations as possible barrier food packaging. This research involves characterizing the films for barrier properties. There are no other qualified laboratories that have his expertise and characterization. Delivery in the form of reports shall be F.O.B. Destination. The North American Industry Classification System for this procurement is 541710 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500. Questions concerning this synopsis can be directed to Ms. Roberta Boswell, Contract Specialist, at Roberta. contact@example.gov. See Note 22, which is amended to decrease 45 days to 10 days.