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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground plans to award a firm fixed-price contract to Battelle Memorial Institute for up to three years—comprising a one-year base period and two one-year option periods. This contract supports the Aberdeen Test Center by providing specialized explosive test support for live fire aircraft vulnerability and blast effects measurement tests. Services include blast response measurement, test planning, documentation, and analysis of test results. The contract is a continuation of prior work performed under contract W91CRB-15-P-0042 and is awarded on a sole source basis, justified by Battelle’s unique expertise, technology, and capabilities, which are critical to avoid delays and duplication of costs in meeting the Government’s mission requirements. The acquisition is authorized under statutory authority allowing limited competition due to there being only one responsible source capable of providing these specialized services. This sole source approach ensures uninterrupted support for ongoing critical test activities at the Aberdeen Test Center. The contract reflects the importance of maintaining continuous collaboration with Battelle to support the Government’s objectives in aircraft vulnerability testing and blast effect evaluation, emphasizing the necessity of their proprietary knowledge and resources. The contracting office managing this award is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with Alexandra C. Bryant serving as the point of contact.

General Info

Three-year sole source fixed-price contract to Battelle for specialized explosive test support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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PostedJun 9

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Contacts1 person available

OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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

Contacts

Alexandra C. BryantContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), MD 21005 intends to award a 1 year base and two 1 year options Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Battelle Memorial Institute, 505 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201-2696, for the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC). This contract will provide assistance via explosive test support to the Government for live fire aircraft vulnerability/mitigation and blast effects measurement tests including blast response measurement, test planning, test documentation, and test results analysis. The contract is a follow-on to continue services provided by W91CRB-15-P-0042 under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Only Battelle Memorial Institute has the requisite knowledge, capability, and specialized technology to fulfill the Government's requirement without unacceptable delays and/or substantial duplication of cost. This sole source contract will continue services for ATC for up to 36 months from the time of award. A sole source follow-on contract is necessary to avoid delays in fulfilling the agency's mission-critical requirements for continuous support of ongoing test activities. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.3.02-1, Only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements. This synopsis is not a request for proposals.