Sole Source - Study concept & feasiblity using Xeniths football helmet

FISC Norfolk Contracting Department's Groton CT Office plans to award a sole source purchase order to Xenith, LLC for a research and development contract focused on studying the concept and feasibility of using Xenith's X1 football helmet to reduce impact and shock wave propagation through the ACH helmet. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will proceed without full and open competition, as authorized by FAR 6.302-1, based on responses to a prior Request for Information. The anticipated award date for this contract is July 13, 2009. The contract aims to explore improvements in helmet technology for protective purposes, specifically evaluating Xenith's helmet for potential enhancements in impact mitigation. The solicitation number associated with this effort is N0018909TG080, and it falls under the NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services. This notice serves as an announcement of intent rather than a request for proposals or offers. The performance location and detailed agency information have not been specified.