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USA-SNOTE-041216-004Federal

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The Research, Engineer Development Command at Natick Contracting Division, acting for the U.S. Army Soldier System Center, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Simula, Inc. for testing and evaluation of Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI). The contract will provide 150 sample inserts featuring specific design characteristics, such as varying tile-to-backing ratios and protection against different threats, to meet the Government’s requirements. The prototypes will include two categories of ceramic tile thicknesses: one with medium ceramic tiles ranging from 0.170 to 0.290 inches (with tight thickness tolerances) requiring 20 prototypes each, totaling 100 SAPIs, and another with medium ceramic tiles from 0.250 to 0.450 inches (with slightly larger tolerances) requiring 10 prototypes each, totaling 50 Enhanced SAPI (ESAPI) inserts. All end items must comply with current weight and dimensional standards. The contract ensures that Simula, Inc. will provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to produce and deliver these prototypes for Government evaluation. This procurement follows FAR 6.302-1, allowing negotiation without competition under sole source justification. The solicitation was posted on December 16, 2004, with the submission deadline set for December 21, 2004. Inquiries related to the acquisition can be addressed to the Natick contact, Mr. Gregory Wilson. This effort supports the Department of Defense’s focus on advancing personal protective equipment for military personnel.

General Info

Sole source contract to Simula, Inc. for 150 Small Arms Protective Inserts prototypes.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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PostedDec 16

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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, Research, Engineer Development Command, 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 Simula, Inc., 7822 South 46th Street, Phoenix, AZ. This effort is to provide the Government with Simulas Protective Insert SAPI testing. The Government plans on purchasing 150 samples for testing and evaluation. The Governme nt is interested in testing the Small Arms Protective insert SAPI as it has been identified as having specific design features the Government would like to examine with qualities such as: various tile/ backing ratios and protection against various threats. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to provide the two prototypes: a. Medium Ceramic Tile thickness 0.170m 0.200, 0.230, 0260 and 0.290 with the tolerance of less or greater than .0.010 inch. The end items (SAPI) shall meet all current weight and dimensional requirements. Twenty (20) prototypes of each thickness is need ed for each ceramic tile thickness. Total one hundred (100) SAPIs. b. Medium Ceramic tile thickness 0.250, 0300, 0.350, 0.400 and 0.450 with the tolerance of less or greater 0.015 inch. The end items (ESAPI) shall meet all current weight and dimensional requirements. Ten (10) prototypes of each thickness are needed for e ach ceramic tile thickness. Total fifty (50) ESAPI. Any questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Gregory Wilson (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by E-mail ( contact@example.gov). This announcement expires on December 21, 2004 at 12:00 PM local time.