Intent to Award a Sole Sourse Contract

Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5, the U.S. Army APG-ACC, Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick MA, on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Defense intends to negotiate and award a sole-source procurement instrument to AirBoss Defense, 93 Gonyeau Road, Milton VT 05468. This effort is to provide with an estimated 440,000 pairs of Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Block 2 Glove Upgrade non-Flame Resistant (JB2GU nFR) variant. The JB2GU nFR is a hand wear component of the JSLIST ensemble that will provide 24 hours of chemical/biological (CB) protection from liquid, vapor, and aerosol battlefield concentrations of all known CB warfare agents (CWAs) after 30 days of wear. The JB2GU nFR gloves are comprised of a molded outer glove made from compounded butyl rubber and a removable inner liner. It provides enhanced tactility, dexterity, and comfort over existing systems and can be worn in all climates. AirBoss is currently the only source with the capability to provide these supplies. No other source has demonstrated the ability to meet the Government's requirements. A certification effort of potential, additional sources would require considerable resources. This would likely take two years to complete before an additional source may be certified as meeting the Governments requirements.

Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Ms. Jennifer Lesco or Email at jennifer.lesco@us.army.mil. This synopsis expires on 29 July 2011.