--MODIFICATION TO W911QY-07-D-0001 US ARMY COMBAT GLOVE

Per U.S.C. 2304( c ) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick, MA on behalf of PM Soldier plans on negotiating an increase of the maximum quantity on the Hatch Worldwide U.S. Army Combat Glove contract (Contract #W9911QY-07-D-0001) based on an immediate need for an additional 150,000 pair of the Army Combat Gloves. The US Army requirement is for 15,000 pairs of gloves per month starting in July 2008. Hatch Worldwide is the current maker of the Combat Glove and is the only firm that has a FAT approved glove, that has been field tested and evaluated and that has the necessary materials on hand that can meet this immediate requirement. This modification is necessary to ensure that the U.S. Army has sufficient quantities of gloves for fielding in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This increase is only a bridge buy to provide PM Soldier with enough gloves for fielding while a new Full and Open Solicitation is prepared for release for October of 2008. The North American Industry Classification System Identifier for this procurement is 315992; the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This notice expires 03 July 2008. Questions concerning this synopsis can be directed to Kevin Parker, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].