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--Research and use of Nanocomposites for high barrier military rations

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The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDEC) Acquisition Center at Natick, MA, intends to award a sole source contract to Bruce Welt at the University of Florida for the development and characterization of nanocomposites aimed at improving high barrier properties for military rations. This contract, conducted under FAR 6.302-1 and 6.302-3, focuses on utilizing nanoparticles and surface treatments, specifically atmospheric plasma, to enhance gas barrier and mechanical properties of packaging films. The University of Florida is uniquely qualified for this work due to its advanced Packaging Science Laboratory and personnel expertise, having already matured the necessary technology specifically for Army applications. Interested firms with the capability to fulfill these requirements are invited to submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer within five days of the announcement, providing sufficient evidence of their ability to meet the contract needs in no more than two pages. However, the government retains sole discretion to determine whether to pursue competitive procurement based on these responses. If no suitable responses are received by the deadline, a firm fixed price purchase order will be awarded directly to the University of Florida. This announcement is not a solicitation, and no formal proposal requests are being made. Questions regarding the acquisition may be directed to the designated contact at the Natick Contracting Division.

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Sole source contract to University of Florida for nanocomposite development improving military ration packaging.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology

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PostedApr 25

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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 and 6.302-3, the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering (RDEC) Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division (NDC), Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the U. S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center,, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a Contract on a sole source basis with Bruce Welt of University of Florida, 111 Frazier Rogers Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611 for the purpose of preparing and characterizing nanocomposites for high barrier military rations using nanoparticles and surface treatments. The proposed contractor, University of Florida, is the only source available who has matured this technology for the U.S. Army to pursue. University of Florida has unique qualifications that will enable them to successfully perform these services. University of Florida has a Packaging Science Laboratory with all the needed equipment and personnel to process develop and characterize the high gas barrier materials. The University has personnel with extensive knowledge and experience regarding the surface treatment by atmospheric plasma to improve critical film properties such as gas barrier and mechanical properties, which is a key objective in this research effort. Any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements, yet must be limited to 2 pages. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, NCD will proceed with awarding a firm fixed price purchase order to University of Florida. Nothing herein should be misconstrued as a request for proposal. No solicitation document is available. Any Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Huy Le or by email to: contact@example.gov. This synopsis expires April 30th, 2008 at 12:00pm.