Research and Development Services for Military Fuels and Lubricants

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal intends to negotiate solely with Southwest Research Institute for research and development services to support the Ground Vehicle Systems Center's work on military grade fuels and lubricants. The Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command requires continued support for research and development of fuels and lubricants to meet military specifications. This is not a request for proposal but a notice of intent to negotiate directly with Southwest Research Institute under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A).

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. Southwest Research Institute is identified as the potential incumbent, having previously provided these services under CAGE code 26401. As this is a pre-solicitation notice and not a request for proposals, specific NAICS/PSC codes, award values, and timelines for delivery of services are not provided. The notice serves only to inform the public of the agency's intent to negotiate directly with the named contractor.