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--Designing of fiberboard structures, fiberboard trials and characterization of different fiberboard structures.

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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDEC) Acquisition Center, specifically the Natick Contracting Division, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Interstate Container of Lowell, Massachusetts, to design fiberboard structures, conduct fiberboard trials, and characterize various fiberboard structures for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) project. This contract is being awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique qualifications and expertise of Interstate Container in fiberboard manufacturing, supported by their proximity to the Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center and their existing collaboration. The company possesses advanced production capabilities, including a state-of-the-art Soft Nip Calender for improved barrier coating acceptance, an Extended Nip Wet Press system for enhanced strength and productivity, a new pulp washing system, and an updated drive system, which collectively contribute to superior fiberboard quality and performance. Prospective competitors are invited to submit written notifications within five days from the announcement with sufficient supporting evidence of their ability to fulfill the contract requirements, although the government retains full discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement. If no other responses are received, the Natick Contracting Division will proceed with awarding a firm fixed price purchase order to the University of Florida. No formal solicitation document is available, and inquiries concerning the acquisition can be directed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Huy Le, via the provided contact details. The synopsis of this contract opportunity expires on May 4th, 2008 at 10:00 am local time.

General Info

Sole source contract with Interstate Container for fiberboard design and trials under SERDP.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology

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PostedApr 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 FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering (RDEC) Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division (NCD). Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a Contract on a sole source basis with Interstate Container 240 Industrial Ave E. Lowell, MA 01852-5114 for the purpose of designing fiberboard structures, fiberboard trials and characterization of different fiberboard structures for the SERDP project. The company has unique qualifications and expertise in the fiberboard arena. The company is local to Natick (Lowell, MA) and is already working with Natick Soldier Center. Interstate Resources is a source for corrugated products and Linerboard products such as Recycled Medium and Virgin Linerboard. This company has some unique capabilities. These include: a new, state of the art Soft Nip Calender, to create a surface that is more accepting to barrier coatings, a new Extended Nip Wet Press system to enhance productivity and Quality such as Scott Bond strength, a new pulp washing system to remove debris and a new drive system. Any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements, yet must be limited to 2 pages. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, NCD will proceed with awarding a firm fixed price purchase order to University of Florida. No solicitation document is available. Any Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Huy Le or by email to: contact@example.gov. This synopsis expires May 4th, 2008 at 10:00 am local time.