pre-award_sole_source_synopsis.docx

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division in support of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) intends to award a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract on a sole source basis to Ops-Core Inc, 12 Channel St, Ste 901, Boston, MA, under the authority as prescribed in 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This requirement is for the refurbishment of proprietary ballistic helmets that were manufactured by Ops-Core. The refurbishment includes disassembly of the helmets, replacement of components, and removal and replacement of the outer coating of the shell. The helmets and associated components are currently fielded items that have undergone extensive testing and evaluation by the Government. Third party components that have not undergone testing and evaluation cannot meet the agency’s requirements. Removal of the outer coating of the helmets by a third party could result in disclosure of proprietary information and alteration of the ballistic characteristics of the helmet.