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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Natick Contracting Division, acting on behalf of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is set to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Aearo Company for specialized communication equipment. The contract involves the acquisition of 15 MBITR headsets along with 15 COMTAC II neckbands, adapters, and headbands. This procurement is guided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation sections governing the acquisition of commercial items and simplified acquisition procedures, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards. The decision to award this contract solely to Aearo stems from a prior open market survey in which Aearo’s submission was reviewed, confirming their unique capability to deliver the specific headset systems required for further testing and evaluation by USSOCOM. Because the testing is specialized and tied specifically to the equipment produced by Aearo, no other suppliers are considered viable. Questions and communications regarding the acquisition are directed to the RDECOM Natick Contracting Division, with a deadline for inquiries set before 8:00 a.m. local time on March 30, 2007. This contract represents a focused procurement effort to support the operational needs of USSOCOM through tailored communication gear.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Aearo for 15 MBITR headsets and COMTAC II neckbands.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedMar 27

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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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures the U.S. Army RDECOM - Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the USS OCOM, intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with Aearo Company I (Aearo), 5457 W 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1675. This effort is to provide the Government with 15 MBITR headsets, and 15 COMTAC II neckbands, adapt ers and headbands. Aearo had previously responded to an open market survey request. Subsequent to a review of the Aearo submission, the USSOCOM has decided to further test the capabilities of these headset systems. Since the testing and evaluation to be performed is specifi c to the Aearo system, Aearo is the only available source. Therefore the contract will be awarded to Aearo. Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Richard R. Alves, Jr. (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by E-mail at ri contact@example.gov. This announcement expires at 8:00 a.m. local time on March 30, 2007.