WEP skin head forms

The U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground's West Desert Test Center requires the design and fabrication of specialized synthetic head forms and chemical-resistant skin components for their SMARTMAN Boot and Glove test fixture used in chemical agent testing. The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is managing this procurement, which involves developing three critical components: flexible chemical-resistant skin material, four static head forms with external skin overlay, and a prototype articulating head form capable of realistic movement including 45-degree left/right rotation and 10-15 degree up/down and side-to-side movement. These head forms will be used for testing protective measures against chemical agents such as Sarin GB, Mustard Gas HD, and VX. The government is currently seeking market research input through this sources sought notice, with responses due by August 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST to Jeremy A. MacDougall. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) with a size standard of 550 employees.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with special encouragement for small businesses across various socioeconomic categories including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned businesses. The government currently intends to award the contract on a sole-source basis to an undisclosed company but is conducting this sources sought notice to evaluate competitive alternatives and gather market intelligence. The procurement requires the delivery of four static head forms with skin overlay plus one articulating prototype head form, representing a specialized manufacturing requirement for chemical testing applications. No specific contract value or timeline for performance has been disclosed in the sources sought documentation, as this is primarily a market research exercise to determine the availability of qualified vendors before proceeding with the formal solicitation process.