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--Research and Development for the Chemical Mobility Barrier modification to include Biological Protection

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USA-SNOTE-020717-002Federal

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The U.S. Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center at Natick, Massachusetts, on behalf of the U.S. Army Soldier System Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Guild Associates, Inc. for a research and development effort to modify its proprietary Chemical Mobility Barrier (CMB) systems used on CH-47 and HH-60 helicopter platforms. The modification aims to enhance the current CMB technology to provide additional biological protection. As part of this effort, Guild Associates will supply three CH-47 and three HH-60 mobility barriers. The contract will also include an option to support further operational testing and evaluation, along with the possibility of purchasing up to 12 additional barriers for each helicopter type. This sole source determination is justified by Guild Associates' unique position as the current and sole manufacturer of the proprietary Chemical Mobility Barrier design, coupled with their specialized knowledge and capability for integrating this technology with the specified helicopter platforms. No solicitation or request for proposals will be issued for this acquisition, and any inquiries are directed to the contracting office at Natick. This contract underscores the Army’s focused approach to advancing protective technologies for its aviation assets through partnership with the exclusive developer of the existing CMB systems.

General Info

Sole source contract to Guild Associates for modifying CMB systems on CH-47 and HH-60 helicopters.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedJul 17

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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

NA Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, 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 contract on a sole source basis with Guild Associates, Inc., 5750 Shier-Rings Road, Dublin, OH 43016. This research and development effort is for the contractor to modify its current Chemical Mobility Barrier (CMB) for the CH-47 and HH-60 Helicopter platfo rms, in order to determine if it could provide additional Biological protection. As part of the R&D effort, the contractor shall provide three CH-47 mobility barriers and three HH-60 mobility barriers. An option to support additional Operation Testing and Evaluation will be included for Testing and Reporting Support, and the additional purchase of up to 12 additional CH-47 moblity barriers and 12 additional HH-60 mobility barriers. Guild Associates, Inc. is the only responsible source for this effort as the y are the current manufacturer of Chemical Mobility Barrier which is a proprietary design, and due to their unique capabilities and integration knowledge with the transportation platforms mentioned. This is not a Request For Proposals, and no solicitation document exists. Any questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Thomas Bouchard (AMSSB-ACN-S) or by E-mail to contact@example.gov.