NCTRNF- Protective Clothing R&D requirement

This solicitation seeks research and development services to design, develop, and fabricate prototypes for protective clothing and equipment with chemical-biological, ballistic, flame resistant, and other protective capabilities. The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command aims to advance scientific and technical information through applying knowledge and resources to achieve the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility mission. Key requirements include studying, analyzing, advising on, and researching protective clothing technologies to deliver prototypes and technical data. Proposals are due by July 27, 2020 and will be evaluated based on the offeror's technical qualifications, past performance, and price to meet the objectives.

There is no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R425. As the incumbent, protective clothing research is currently performed at the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility. The period of performance and funding are to be determined pending evaluation of proposals. Work will be conducted at the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility location. This solicitation seeks to procure research that will inform the development of protective clothing able to counter various threats to maximize sailor safety.