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--Plain Weave and Oxford Weave Aramid Blend Fabric (92% Nomex, 5% Kevlar, 3% P-140).

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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) at Natick intends to award a sole source purchase order to Springfield, LLC for the supply of specialized aramid blend fabrics necessary to support the production of Air Warrior and Combat Vehicle crewmen uniforms for Operation Iraqi Freedom. The contract encompasses the procurement of 1,650 yards of plain weave aramid blend fabric meeting MIL-C-83429B type II, class 5 specifications, and 1,220 yards of oxford weave aramid blend fabric conforming to MIL-C-43842C class 3 requirements. Springfield, LLC is uniquely positioned as the only domestic source capable of producing these fabrics with the required printing and testing capabilities, having provided similar services to the Soldier System Center for over a decade. This fabrication need is urgent to avoid delays in uniform production, and Springfield’s existing production line and proven quality assurance measures ensure timely delivery and compliance with military standards. The decision to negotiate and award this contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 reflects the critical nature of this procurement and the singular availability of Springfield’s services. Questions regarding the acquisition can be directed to officials at the Natick Contracting Division, with a response period ending on April 22, 2005.

General Info

Sole source contract to Springfield, LLC for specialized aramid fabrics for military uniforms.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

313210 - Broadwoven Fabric Mills

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PostedApr 18

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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 FAR 6.302-1, 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 negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with Springfield, LLC, 30 Jericho Executive Plaza, Suite 500, Jericho, NY 10018-8361. This effort is to provide the Government with a total quantity of 1,650 yards of plain weave aramid blend fabric conforming to the type II, class 5 requirements o f MIL-C-83429B, dated 26 MAY 1993; and 1,220 yards of oxford weave aramid blend fabric conforming to the class 3 requirements of MIL-C-43842C. The Government has a need to obtain this fabric in order to support pending fabrication of Air Warrior and Comba t Vehicle crewmen uniforms for use in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Springfield, LLC is the only known source currently in operation for printing this type of fabric in the U.S. Springfield, LLC has successfully done a similar type of printing on this type of fabric for Soldier System Center over the past 10 years, and is currently printing the Army woodland pattern on aramid blend fabrics. Therefore, Springfield, LLC has a production print line in operation, and has the necessary testing equipment to assure that the fabric meets the specifications. Consequently, there w ill not be a delay in beginning production. Given the need to obtain this fabric for use in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the facts that Springfield, LLC has a production print line in operation and has successfully done similar printing for the Soldier System Center over the past 10 years, the contr act will be awarded to the proposed contractor. 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. EDT Friday April 22, 2005.