--Develop Nanocomposit Formulations of Ethylene Co Vinyl Alcohol

The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick Contracting Division, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Eval Company of America in Houston, TX, for the continued development of high gas barrier polymer nanocomposite coatings. This contract, authorized under FAR 6.302-1, identifies Eval Company as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency’s requirements due to the principal investigator’s extensive background and research experience in this specialized area. The project focuses on developing nanocomposite formulations of ethylene co-vinyl alcohol, addressing the need for advanced materials with superior barrier properties. No solicitation document is available, and all questions or inquiries must be submitted via fax or email, with no phone calls permitted. Elaine Scarnici serves as the contact point for communications. The announcement was posted on March 22, 2007, with a closing date of March 30, 2007. The contract falls under NAICS code 325211 and is administered by the Department of Defense at the Natick office in Massachusetts. This action reflects a targeted effort to continue cutting-edge material research critical to military applications.