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--Sole Source Announcement for Aerosol Testing of CP Clothing

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The US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center-Natick Contracting Division plans to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Research Triangle Institute (RTI) for specialized test services involving chemical protective clothing. This contract supports the Special Operations Forces-Special Projects Team in Natick, MA, and is authorized under FAR 13.501. The work involves applying a modified commercial test protocol originally adapted by the Marine Corps System Command for the Joint Services Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology program. This protocol, titled the Test Operating Procedure for System Level Aerosol Testing of Chemical Protective Clothing Ensembles, sets the standard for assessing aerosol penetration on protective garments by measuring the deposition of fluorescent-tagged silica particles on human skin beneath prototype chemical protective ensembles. RTI is uniquely qualified for this contract due to its extensive experience conducting these specialized tests in collaboration with the Marine Corps System Command and Dugway Proving Ground since 1996. The contract ensures stringent data analysis for evaluating the effectiveness of chemical protective ensembles to enhance soldier safety. The sole source acquisition reflects RTI’s established expertise and the critical nature of these services in supporting defense chemical protective systems. Any inquiries regarding the acquisition can be directed to Kimberly Chamberlain of the Natick Contracting Division. This opportunity was posted on May 8, 2003, and expires May 13, 2003.

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US Army awards sole source RTI contract for specialized chemical protective clothing testing.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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PostedMay 8

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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 13.501, the US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center-Natick Contracting Division (USARMAC-NCD), Natick, MA, in support of the Special Operations Forces-Special Projects Team, Natick, MA, intends to conduct negotiations and award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709. This acquisition of test services involves the utilization of a modified commercial test protocol titled: System-Level Aerosol Challenge Testing of Chemical Protective Garments. This commercial test protocol was modified for the Marine Corps System Commandâs (MCSC) Joint Services Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) program to incorporate a more stringent data analysis. Th e government modified commercial test protocol version is titled: Test Operating Procedure (TOP) for System Level Aerosol Testing of Chemical Protective (CP) Clothing Ensembles. This TOP provides the current standard for the planning and performance of t ests to evaluate the aerosol penetration of chemical defensive protective clothing ensembles. The test procedure involves the measurement of the deposition rate of non-toxic, fluorescent-tagged silica aerosol particles on human skin protected by prototype CP ensembles. RTI has been involved in this specialized testing with the MCSC and Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah, since 1996. RTI is uniquely qualified to meet the goals of this system level testing. Any questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to : Kimberly Chamberlain (AMSSB-ACC-NS) at contact@example.gov. This notice expires 13 May 2003.