--Sapphire Transparent Armor Blank

The U.S. Army RDECOM - Natick Contracting Division, representing the United States Army Soldier System Center, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Specialty Defense Systems for the procurement of Sapphire Transparent Armor Blank. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-3, and follows procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 for commercial items and FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition. The primary purpose of the contract is to obtain these specialized armor blanks for testing and evaluation. The solicitation number for this purchase order is USA-SNOTE-070620-007, posted on June 20, 2007, and the announcement expires at noon on June 28, 2007. The contract pertains to the NAICS code 334512 and is managed by the Department of Defense office located in Natick, Massachusetts. Interested parties with questions about the acquisition can reach out via the provided email contact before the specified expiration date. The contract is specifically aimed at meeting the unique requirements of the Army's Soldier System Center, emphasizing a streamlined procurement process due to the specialized nature of the product. The place of performance details are not specified, but the contracting office is situated in Natick, MA. This sole source award reflects the specialized capability of Specialty Defense Systems in delivering the required sapphire transparent armor blanks.