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--Sole source announcement for the purchase of one chemical/biological resistant tent liner for the Small Shelter System.

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The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, acting on behalf of the United States Army-Soldier Systems Center in Natick, MA, plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order with St Gobain Performance Plastics of Merrimack, NH. This procurement is for a chemical/biological (CB) resistant tent liner intended for the Small Shelter System, a key component of the Collectively Protected – Expeditionary Medical System (CP-EMEDS). St Gobain is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement as they have developed a specialized CB resistant fabric with the necessary flame and UV resistance to ensure soldier safety within collective protection environments. Moreover, they have vertical integration capabilities, enabling them to produce both the fabric and fabricate the liner at their Merrimack facility, which is essential for meeting the CB testing and approval timeframe scheduled for September 2004. This action is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for sole source procurement without competitive solicitation. The government retains complete discretion regarding competition and will use any information received solely to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted. Interested parties who believe they have the capability to fulfill this requirement are invited to express their interest by the stated deadline of July 27, 2004, at 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. All communications must be directed via email to the designated contact, with no telephone inquiries accepted. This solicitation is not a formal request for proposals, emphasizing the intended direct negotiation with St Gobain due to their unique technical expertise and production capabilities.

General Info

US Army plans sole source purchase of CB resistant tent liner from St Gobain by July 27.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

314120 - Curtain and Linen Mills

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PostedJul 12

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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, The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division on behalf of the United States Army-Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a purc hase order on a sole source basis with St Gobain Performance Plastics of Merrimack, NH 03054-2713. This order will be for the purchase of one chemical / biological (CB) resistant tent liner for the Small Shelter System which is the primary building block of the Collectively Protected â Expeditionary Medical System (CP-EMEDS). St. Gobain has developed a CB resistant fabric that has the required flame and UV resistance to provide adequate safety for soldiers operating in Collective Protection systems. They are vertically integrated. The CB fabric will be produced at the same Mer rimack, NH facility that the liner will be fabricated. This contractor has the capability to produce this liner, that is required for CB testing/approval in the September 2004 timeframe. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determin ing whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability in response to this requirement to: Vinny Valastro at contact@example.gov This announcement will close on 27 July 2004 at 5PM Ea stern Standard Time. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. See FBO Note 22.