Other Transaction IDV W911SR2190010

This Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) was awarded to Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc. on November 6, 2020, by the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) with a ceiling value of $14.5 million. The contract is a follow-on Other Transaction Authority Agreement for the procurement of up to 1,500 contaminated human remains transfer case systems and associated training materials. As a non-set-aside award, this IDV reflects the government's continued reliance on Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc.'s specialized manufacturing capabilities in this critical area of casualty management infrastructure. The prime contractor, a small business manufacturer based in Solon, Ohio, specializes in high-tech textile solutions and soft shelter systems for military and government applications, leveraging its expertise in advanced materials and equipment design to meet the Army's specific operational requirements.

The contaminated human remains transfer case systems procured under this IDV serve an essential function in military casualty management and mortuary affairs operations, enabling the safe and dignified handling of remains in contamination scenarios. The inclusion of training materials as part of the contract scope ensures that end-users across the Defense Department possess the necessary proficiency to operate and maintain the systems effectively. This follow-on Other Transaction agreement builds upon the demonstrated success of prior procurement efforts and positions Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc. to deliver critical equipment that supports military readiness and personnel dignity protocols across multiple Department of Defense installations and commands. The flexibility inherent in the IDV structure allows the government to issue delivery orders against the $14.5 million ceiling as operational requirements dictate over the contract performance period.