Thermal Manikin Flame Resistant Burn Tests

Added: Oct 03, 2016 10:07 am

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, on behalf of the U.S Army Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM-SCIE) , intends to awards a sole source firm fixed price contract for the Thermal Manikin Flame Resistant Burn Tests.  This contract will be awarded under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  The contract will be established for a three year ordering period.  The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis to North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

North Carolina State University (NCSU) has conducted all thermal manikin Flame Resistant PM-SCIE burn tests (ASTM F-1930) for Clothing and Individual Equipment at the Textile Protection and Comfort Center (T-PACC) at NCSU for PM, SPIE/SCIE PM, SPIE/SCIE.  NCSU has conducted testing in the area of thermally protective textiles for over twenty years and is internationally recognized as an expert in the field.  Multiple contracts have been awarded to T-PACC to evaluate Thermal Protection and Comfort Performance of clothing and equipment.  NCSU is the only qualified independent agency meeting F1930-13 quality standards and schedule.  NCSU is the sole certified provider to evaluate Thermal Protection and Comfort Performance.  As a result, NCSU is uniquely qualified to provide the complete range of services.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is H284 and the Small Business Size Standard is $15 Million.  The Government anticipates awarding one (1) contract to   North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. This notice is posted for fifteen (15) business days. No solicitation package will be available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government to: Mr. Benjamin Hoell, Contract Specialist, via email at Benjamin.g.hoell.civ@mail.mil.