--Shade portfolio of stds for Army and USMC

The U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM) at the Natick Contracting Division awarded a purchase order totaling $24,500 to Pantone, Inc. located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, for items related to the shade portfolio intended for use by the Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. This procurement, conducted under FAR 6.302-1, is managed by the Soldier System Center in Natick, Massachusetts. A modification to the original order will add $1,525 to the contract to cover costs associated with incorporating an aqueous coating into the shade portfolio products. The contract aligns with NAICS code 334414, which pertains to specialized manufacturing. Communication regarding this acquisition is directed to Mr. Gregory Wilson at the Natick Contracting Division, with all inquiries to be sent via email to the address provided. The procurement notice was posted on March 24, 2005, and expires on March 28, 2005, at 3:00 PM local time. The contract is managed under the Department of Defense, with the office responsible located in Natick, MA. The purchase supports ongoing efforts to enhance soldier systems through improved materials and coatings in shade products used in military applications.