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H--Residual stress testing on ceramic armor materials

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W91CRB-08-T-0070Federal

Submission Closed05/21/2008, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center intends to award a fixed price contract to Oakland University for residual stress testing on ceramic armor material. This sole source procurement, authorized under FAR 6.302-1, leverages a specialized method developed by an Oakland University professor using Interferometric Strain/Slope Rosette to measure stress in ceramic materials. The scope of work requires the completion of testing and the submission of a final report within 12 months of the contract award. The government planned to solicit the university around April 21, 2008, with a proposal deadline of April 30, 2008, and an anticipated award date of May 7, 2008. While the intent is to negotiate solely with Oakland University, the notice allowed other responsible sources to submit capability statements or quotations for consideration. All inquiries regarding this requirement were directed to Kathleen Wissler.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Contract Value

$98,000

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

RDECOM Acquisition Center - Aberdeen ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-A, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005-3013 US, MD, USA

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NONE

Awardee

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Award Issued Date

05/12/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 7

Presolicitation

AwardedMay 12

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/21/2008, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center intends to negotiate solely with Oakland University, 411 Hall Avenue, 500 ODowd Hall, Rochester, MI 48309 for residual stress testing on ceramic armor material. A professor at Oakland University has developed a method of using Interferometric Strain/Slope Rosette (ISSR) to measure residual stress in ceramic materials. Testing and submission of a final report shall be done with 12 months of contract award. The Government intends to negotiate solely with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered bythe Government. The government intends on solicitating Oakland University on approximately 21 April 2008. The anticipated proposal submission deadline is 30 April 2008. The anticipated award date of this requirement is 7 May 2008. A fixed price contract is anticipated. The point of contact for this requirement is Kathleen Wissler, +1 (555) 000-0000, Email contact@example.gov. All questions and responses to this notice shall be in writing and emailed to the address above. Note 22 applies.

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