36--Heat Sealing Machine

The US ARMY Contracting Center - APG, Natick Contracting Division, intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Nawon USA, Inc., Van Nuys, California under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) (1),Soliciting from a single source for a Hot Wedge Heat Sealing Machine. The Pfaff model 8320-111/101 hot wedge sealing machine is the only heating machine that has been approved by the JPEO MDA to produce assets for the Contaminated Human Remains Pouch (CHRP) program. This purchase will support an upcoming production requirement. The projected mission date of the effort would be jeopardized if procedures and work instructions are to be relearned for a new model. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333992. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3548. This purchase order is being awarded to a Small Business. quote mark All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. quote mark All questions and/or inquiries are submitted in writing by E-Mail to MAJ Terry K. Kirkwood. The E-mail address for MAJ Kirkwood is [email protected], The closing date of this Notice is no later than 11:00 pm. September 3, 2013.