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--Life Support Oxygen Breathing Apparatus

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USA-SNOTE-061016-003Federal

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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Natick Contracting Division, acting on behalf of the United States Special Operations Command - Soldier System Center, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Wilcox Industries Corp. for the testing and evaluation of a prototype Life Support Oxygen Breathing Apparatus. This procurement activity is conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, pertaining to certain commercial acquisitions, and follows procedures outlined in the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. Wilcox Industries was selected as one of two vendors who responded to a prior sources sought notice, with their product meeting the specific characteristics necessary for this test and evaluation effort. The focus of this contract is strictly for test and evaluation purposes, comparing the prototype apparatus against commercial alternatives that offer similar capabilities. The solicitation, posted in October 2006, identifies the NAICS code 332912, related to fabricated structural metal manufacturing. The contract is managed through the Natick office located in Massachusetts, with inquiries to be directed to Mr. Christopher Heim. This acquisition serves to assess prototype equipment that could support special operations forces in enhanced life support oxygen breathing functionality, with a deadline for questions set for October 26, 2006.

General Info

Sole source contract to Wilcox Industries for prototype oxygen apparatus testing under FAR Part 13.5.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

332912 - Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing

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PostedOct 16

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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 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Acquisitions, Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 procedures, the U.S. Army RDECOM - Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Nati ck, MA on behalf of the United States Special Operations Command - Soldier System Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with Wilcox Industries Corp., 25 Piscataqua Drive, Newington, NH 03801. This effort is for testing and evaluation of prototype Life Support Oxygen Breathing Apparatus. Wilcox is one of two vendors who had responded to a previous sources sought notice for this item. These items possess the characteristics that meet the requirements of the item being sought. These items are intended for Test and Evaluation only. They ar e being tested against commercial items that provide similar capabilities. Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Christopher Heim (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by E-mail at contact@example.gov. This announcement expires at 12:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 26 , 2006.