Research and Development of Clothing and Textiles
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0018926Q09090
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- H283 Equipment And Materials Testing- Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel And Shoe Findings, Tents And Flags
- Place of performance
- Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Detachment Philadelphia is seeking research and development services for protective clothing and equipment through a sole-source contract award. The primary objective is to advance scientific and technical capabilities for the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) by conducting research, development, maturation, demonstration, and transition of chemical/biological (CB) and multifunctional protection technologies. The contractor will be responsible for analyzing CB, ballistic, and flame-resistant protection technologies; conducting market surveys and emerging requirements identification; developing materials and design concepts; fabricating prototypes; and performing laboratory and field testing with comprehensive technical documentation. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the government's intent to award on a sole-source basis under FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) indicates that Battelle Memorial Institute has been identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. Interested parties may express their interest and capability by the deadline of February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST by contacting Kevin James, Contract Specialist, at kevin.n.james5.civ@us.navy.mil.
This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations. Battelle Memorial Institute, located at 505 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201-2696, is the identified incumbent contractor for this sole-source award. The contract will be structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) agreement with a 12-month base period followed by four optional one-year renewal terms, providing potential contract duration of up to five years. The notice is classified under NAICS Code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, though there is a secondary NAICS designation of 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, and the government retains the discretion to proceed with the sole-source award to Battelle Memorial Institute or to conduct a competitive procurement based on any responses received.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE This is a sole source synopsis published for informational purposes only. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Contracting Department, Detachment Philadelphia hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) contract to Battelle Memorial Institute (Address: 505 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201-2696). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A Justification and Approval for the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared.
The contractor will provide research and development services in the area of protective clothing and equipment for the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF). The primary purpose of the requirement is to study, analyze, advise, research, and develop deliverables to advance scientific and technical information through the application of knowledge and resources in achieving NCTRF’s mission requirements. The objective of requirement is to provide research and development support for chemical/biological (CB) and multifunctional protection technologies, encompassing development from technology inception to transition. Support shall include research, development, maturation, demonstration, and transition of new technologies while also providing Science and Technology (S&T) solutions for the sustainment of fielded technologies. This will be accomplished through analysis of CB, ballistic, flame resistant, and other protection technologies and systems, and analysis of resulting test data. Additional program support shall include market surveys; identification of emerging requirements; materials and design concept development; fabrication of design concept prototypes for new protective clothing and equipment systems; conduct of laboratory tests and field demonstrations; analysis, reporting and documentation. The proposed effort will include a 12-month base period and will include four (4), one-year option terms.
NAICS Code: 541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) -- (Size Standard 1000 Employees).
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 19 February 2025, 10AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Point of Contact: Kevin James, Code 234.2, Contract Specialist (e-mail: kevin.n.james5.civ@us.navy.mil
A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis RD Protective Clothing Requirement.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Research and Development of Protective Clothing and Textiles | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Research and Development of Clothing and Textiles | Special Notice |
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