SOURCES SOUGHT
83 -- Dyed Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Textiles
- Notice Date
- 5/7/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 313310
— Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS), 10 General Green Avenue, Building 1, Natick, Massachusetts, 01760-5011, United States
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- W911QYUHMWPE
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly B. Pumyea, Phone: 5082335167
- E-Mail Address
-
kimberly.b.pumyea.civ@mail.mil
(kimberly.b.pumyea.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to identify potential sources to provide purchase of dyed Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) textiles in the color of Tan 499. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to kimberly.b.pumyea.civ@mail.mil by May 22, 2018 by 5pm EST. Background: The Government (NSRDEC) is currently evaluating alternative outer carrier textiles for use in the modular scalable vest (MSV). The candidate materials must be lighter than the current Class III, Type IV 500 d Nylon while still retaining high strength. UHMWPE textiles are a prime candidate for study, but only if they are available in Army relevant colors or patterns, with particular emphasis on Tan 499 Description: Provide UHMWPE textiles that are: • Are piece dyed to appropriately match the color Tan 499 (SAE color 20180) • Uses fibers of 300 Denier or less • Is 100% UHWMPE fiber in plain woven construction • Has water repellency coating added Deliverables: One (1) 300 yards piece dyed 100% UHWMPE woven, plain construction textile in Tan 499 (SAE color 20180 Delivery Date: Within 12 weeks of contract award Government Furnished Property (Equipment/Materials/Information/Computer Utilization): The government shall provide an SAE color chip for matching upon request. Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject. RESPONSES: Interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement with a white paper, not to exceed ten pages, with the following information: 1. A capability statement discussing: i. ability to provide qualified individuals to perform the services discussed; ii. current and past contracts with the US Government and Department of Defense agencies for similar requirements; and iii. any teaming/subcontracting arrangements and the division of labor among the Respondent and team members or subcontractors. 2. Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. QUESTIONS: Any questions for clarification may be emailed to kimberly.b.pumyea.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement. Contracting Office Address: BLDG 1 1 General Green Ave. Natick, Massachusetts 01760-5011 United States Primary Point of Contact: Kim Pumyea Contract Specialist kimberly.b.pumyea.civ@mail.mil Phone: 508-233-6157
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