--Modified 30 cal ballistic inserts 7.0 lb/sq ft

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-3, Research, Engineer Development Command, Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the United States Army  Soldier System Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with The Protective Group, Inc., 14000 NW 58th Street, Hialeah, FL 33014-4311. This effort is to provide the Government with modified 30 caliber ballistic inserts, 7.0 lb.sq ft.. The Government plans on purchasing a minimum of fif ty (50) modified 30-caliber plates for ballistic testing and evaluation. The Government is interested in evaluating these 30 caliber plates` design to determine if the unique materials and manufacturing processes are significant for further investigation. Any questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Christopher Heim (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by E-mail ([email protected]). This announcement expires on 2 May 2005 at 12:00 PM local time.