46--Nutrient Delivery System

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground Natick Contracting Division has a requirement for the following items; Nutrient Delivery System (NDS) Pre-Production Components; NDS Manifold, NDS Carrier, NDS Extension Tube, NDS Nutrient Pouch. U.S. Army ACC-APG NCD intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Designturn Inc, Wellesley MA under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The equipment listed above is for the nutrient delivery system that was co-invented by the USARIEM and Designturn Inc under US Patent 7,658,303. Multiple NDS systems are required for Military Field Tests to integrate NDS with the Warfighters' personal hydration systems to provide the capability to blend a nutrient rich beverage on the go. Designturn Inc is the only manufacturer, vendor or distributor of the Nutrient Delivery System and has exclusive rights to the Army invention. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541420. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 7389 and the Small Business Size Standard is $7.0. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. The Government anticipates awarding one (1) Firm Fixed Price contract. All questions must be directed to Ms. Yvette Daltorio, Procurement Specialist, via email at [email protected]. The closing date of this notice is 30 April 2012.