16--Carleton Phantom Oxygen Bottles

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) and FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i), the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Natick Contracting Division, 1 Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the United States Army-Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA (Product Manager - Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment) intends to negotiate and award a contract on a sole source basis with Carleton Technologies, Inc. of 10 Cobham Dr. Orchard Park, NY 14127-4121, for 10 Parachutist Bail Out Systems. The Military Freefall Advanced Ram Air Parachute System (MFFARAPS) requires increased oxygen bottles to support jumpers during High Altitude High Opening operations at 30,000-ft above ground level. The Carleton Phantom bottle meets the requirements and has already been tested and proven to meet jumper needs. Live jumps and user evaluations verified the product's ability to meet requirements. Nothing herein should be misconstrued as a request for proposal. No solicitation document is available. Any Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Huy Le or by email to: [email protected].