--US ARMY ADVANCED BOMBSUIT BALLISTIC SHOOT PACKS

U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick, MA has a requirement for 185 Ballistic Shot Packs at a value of $136,000.00 with an option to procure a maximum of 370 additional Shoot Packs for a maximum total amount of $406,000.00 . Per U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, the Government anticipates awarding on a sole-source basis one (1) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a base quantity of 185 Shoot Packs and an option to buy 370 additional Shoot Packs to Allen Vanguard Technologies, a large business located in Ogdensburg, NY. The Shoot Packs represent 8 distinct layups present in the bomb suit. These items are required to fully characterize the ballistic performance of each of the protective body region using multiple fragment masses. Fabrication of Shoot Pack laminations capable of being fixtured and tested by ballistics test laboratory. Shoot packs will be constructed using the identical material layup present in the bomb suit ensemble to include components with complex curvature and proprietary material combinations. Allen Vanguard Technologies is the only source that can supply the Ballistic Shoot Packs required for testing as they contain proprietary information unique to the Army Type-Classified Advanced Bomb Suit. The North American Industry Classification System Identifier for this procurement is 334511; the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. Questions concerning this synopsis can be directed to Kevin Parker, Contract Specialist, at [email protected] .