66--Nano and Micro-layer film samples

Introduction: Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, on behalf of the Combat Feeding Directorate (CF), intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to: BBS Corporation, Spartanburg, SC 29307. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available. 1. Nature and description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs: Combat Feeding with project support from the Combat Feeding Research Engineering Board (CFREB) is seeking to purchase nano and micro blown film samples. 2. A demonstration that the proposed contractor is the only source available to provide these services or goods (i.e. unique qualifications, proprietary rights, etc.): BBS Corporation is the only contractor capable of this proprietary process using the Layer Sequencing Repeater (LSR). 3. A description of the market research that was conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason a market research was not conducted: Market research was conducted via literature searches and internet searches and no other companies with this capability were found. 4. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: None 5. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required: None 6. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement to the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division via e-mail to: [email protected] no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 16, 2010. Contracting Office Address: RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick CCRD-NA-SU, Natick Contracting Division Kansas Street, Building 1 Natick, MA 01760-5011 Point of Contact: Stephen Reffel, Contract Specialist [email protected]