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--Kevlar KM2 Style 706 Woven Fabric with CS898 Finish

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The U.S. Army RDECOM - Natick Contracting Division intends to modify an existing purchase order with Hexcel Schwebel to procure an additional 3,198 yards of Kevlar KM2 Style 706 woven fabric with a CS898 finish. This specialized fabric is a proprietary product originally developed by DuPont, and Hexcel Schwebel was selected due to its established relationship with DuPont as the authorized weaver capable of producing the required quantity. The procurement follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines for commercial items and simplified acquisition procedures, reflecting an urgent requirement for this specific fabric to meet government needs. The contract modification leverages Hexcel Schwebel’s proprietary rights and its ability to secure sufficient raw materials to fulfill the order. This ensures continuity and reliability in supply crucial for the Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts. The acquisition underscores the priority of timely delivery and the unique nature of the fabric, which is integral to defense applications. The announcement includes contact information for inquiries and specifies a deadline of August 29, 2005, for responses. The procurement is associated with NAICS code 313210, indicating its classification within the textile manufacturing industry.

General Info

U.S. Army modifies order with Hexcel Schwebel for 3,198 yards proprietary Kevlar fabric.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

313210 - Broadwoven Fabric Mills

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PostedAug 23

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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) 6.302-1, and utilizing 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 United States Army Soldier System Center, Natick, MA intends to modify existing purchase order number W911QY-05-P-0565, awarded to Hexcel Schwebel, 2200 South Murray Avenue, Anderson, South Carolina, 29622. This effort is provide t he Government with an additional 3,198 yards of Kevlar KM2 Style 706/CS898 woven fabric. The specific fabric sought, Kevlar KM2 yarn, is a proprietary DuPont product and is rated by them. Hexcel Schwebel was identified by DuPont as the weaver that they would supply sufficient materials to in order to produce the required quantity of fabric. G iven the urgent need to obtain this fabric, Hexcel Scwebels proprietary rights in the specific design/finish sought, and Hexcel Schwebels ability to obtain sufficient material to produce the required quantity of the fabric, the contract will be awarded t o Hexcel Scwebel. 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 contact@example.gov. This announcement expires at 8:00 a.m. local time on Monday August 29, 2005.