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--SYNOPSIS - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING LABORATORY

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The contract pertains to a sole source acquisition awarded to the University of Illinois, specifically its Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, by the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The focus of the research is on the development of transformation toughened, transparent ceramics for armor applications. This involves processing, preparing samples, testing, and reporting results, with an emphasis on ceramics that combine energy absorption with transparency—a unique capability not currently under study by any other known research institution. The acquisition is aligned with NAICS code 541710, covering research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract is a synopsis under FAR Part 12.6, clarifying that no solicitation will be issued and the award is not set aside for small businesses. The contract requires delivery of data and physical samples, including draft and final written reports. TARDEC’s Emerging Technologies Team in Warren, Michigan is responsible for oversight. The acquisition is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Communication for questions is directed to a designated point of contact via email and phone. The work is managed from the Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, under the Department of Defense agency.

General Info

Sole source contract to University of Illinois for transparent ceramic armor research by TARDEC.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedJul 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

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OfficeDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

Office AddressDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Full Description

I. INTRODUCTION. A. This is a synopsis for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the synopsis only and a solicitation will not be issued. B. The synopsis number is: W56HZV-05-T-0018. C. This acquisition is not set aside for small business. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 541710, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. D. Basis for award A Sole Source award will be made to the University of Illinois, FAR 6.302-1(2)(A). The University of Illinois Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory has investigated ceramic materials with unique mechanisms for absorbing ener gy. It has proposed research that would combine energy absorption and transparency in ceramics. There are no other known research institutions in the public or private sector with a program investigating unique energy absorbing mechanisms for ceramics c apable of transparency. II. GENERAL. A. The United States Army Tank and Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), Emerging Technologies Team in Warren, Michigan has a requirement for a research proposal on the Transformation Toughened, Transparent Ceramics for Armor. This includes processing, preparation of samples, testing, presentation of data and samples, draft written report and a final written report. B. This acquisition is unrated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). C. Questions may be sent via email to Francine Brown at contact@example.gov. Telephone +1 (555) 000-0000.