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Please find attach RFP solicitation for R&D services to design, develop, and fabricate prototypes for clothing and equipment with CB, ballistic, flame resistant, and other types of protection. The pri... Please find attach RFP solicitation for R&D services to design, develop, and fabricate prototypes for clothing and equipment with CB, ballistic, flame resistant, and other types of protection. The primary purpose of the requirement is to study, analyze, advice, research, and develop deliverables to advance scientific and technical information through the application of knowledge and resources in achieving Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) mission.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE This is a sole source synopsis published for informational purposes only. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Contrac... NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE This is a sole source synopsis published for informational purposes only. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Contracting Department, Detachment Philadelphia hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) contract to Battelle Memorial Institute (Address: 505 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201-2696). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A Justification and Approval for the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The contractor will provide research and development services in the area of protective clothing and equipment for the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF). The primary purpose of the requirement is to study, analyze, advise, research, and develop deliverables to advance scientific and technical information through the application of knowledge and resources in achieving NCTRF’s mission requirements. The objective of requirement is to provide research and development support for chemical/biological (CB) and multifunctional protection technologies, encompassing development from technology inception to transition. Support shall include research, development, maturation, demonstration, and transition of new technologies while also providing Science and Technology (S and T) solutions for the sustainment of fielded technologies. This will be accomplished through analysis of CB, ballistic, flame resistant, and other protection technologies and systems, and analysis of resulting test data. Additional program support shall include market surveys; identification of emerging requirements; materials and design concept development; fabrication of design concept prototypes for new protective clothing and equipment systems; conduct of laboratory tests and field demonstrations; analysis, reporting and documentation. The proposed effort will include a 12-month base period and will include four (4), one-year option terms. NAICS Code: 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) -- (Size Standard 500 Employees). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 03 June 2020, 3PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit an offer; however, only services meeting the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility’s requirements will be considered for award. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine whether a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. No documents submitted will be returned. By submitting an offer, the offeror is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist Esteffani Liriano by email at Esteffani.liriano@navy.mil. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor’s capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements. Point of Contact: Esteffani Liriano, Code 280.1K, Contract Specialist (e-mail: Esteffani.liriano@navy.mil).

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This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a SOURCE SOUGHT notice announcement only. This synopsis is a market research tool being utilize by the Department of the Navy (DoN) for informational a... This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a SOURCE SOUGHT notice announcement only. This synopsis is a market research tool being utilize by the Department of the Navy (DoN) for informational and planning purposes. The information received will be utilized by the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) to facilitate the acquisition decision-making process. This is a survey of the Market of potential vendors capable of providing the services defined herein. Based upon this survey a decision will be made whether sufficient sources exist to solicit the requirement on a full and open completive basis. This notice not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP), and it does not commit the Government to issue an RFQ, IFB, or RFP in the future. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research and is not restricted to a particular acquisition approach. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation, and any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF), located in Natick MA. is seeking eligible firms capable of providing research and development (R and D) services design, develop, test, evaluate, and fabricate prototypes fro clothing and equipment with chemical/biological (CB), ballistic, flame resistant and other types of protection. Interested firms are encouraged to respond. Upon review of the industry response to this Source Sought synopsis, the Government will move forward with the acquisition approach that is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. The appropriate NAICS code is 541715. This SYPNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. it is a market research tool being used to determined the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determined the methods of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. it is requested that interested business submit to the contracting office a brief capability statement package (no more than 10 pages single sided and 5 pages double sided in length, the single-space, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating an ability to perform the requested services. Project Description: - NCTRF develops government-owned chemical/biological (CB) protective clothing system is support of the Joint Program Manager Protection (JPM P) NCTRF also routinely support JPM P sustainment items such as the joint services lightweight integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), Joint Protective Aircrew Ensemble (JPACE), and the Joint Chemical/Biological Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman (JC3. Personnel with expertise specific to developing CB clothing and equipment, with knowledge of CB Swatch and system level testing methods, and with extensive knowledge of JMP P sustainment items are required to support these development. - NCTRF required contractor support in the form of research and development (R and D) services to design, develop, test, evaluate, and fabricate prototypes from clothing and equipment with chemical/biological (CB), ballistic, flame resistant, and other types of protection. The primary purpose of the requirement is to study, analyze, advise, research, and develop deliverables to advance scientific and technical information through the application of knowledge and resources in achieving NCTRF’s mission requirements. The objective of requirement is to provide research and development support for chemical/biological (CB) and multifunctional protection technologies, encompassing development from technology inception to transition. Support shall include research, development, maturation, demonstration, and transition of new technologies while also providing Science and Technology (S and T) solutions for the sustainment of fielded technologies. This will be accomplished through analysis of CB, ballistic, flame resistant, and other protection technologies and systems, and analysis of resulting test data. Additional program support shall include market surveys; identification of emerging requirements; materials and design concept development; fabrication of design concept prototypes for new protective clothing and equipment systems; conduct of laboratory tests and field demonstrations; analysis, reporting and documentation. to performed the required level of testing and evaluation for the CB materials and ensembles, NCTRF requires the contractor to possess Government-validated facilities and experience personnel capable of conducting the live agent swatch testing and the Man- In-Simulant Test (MIST) for the purpose of determining the efficacy of chemical and biological protection. Documentation provided by interested firms shall address, at a minimum, the following. (1) Relevant Experience: Provide no more than (2) projects, to include experience in performing effort of similar size, scope and magnitude within the last five years. The following information shall be included: contract numbers; indication of whether the firm performed the effort as a prime or subcontractor; contract dollar value; Government/Agency points of contact with valid, current telephone numbers; and brief description of how the reference contract relates to the technical services described herein. No more than two relevant projects shall be submitted. (2) Company profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE Code, and statement regarding business size designation and status as they relate to the applicable NAICS code. (3)A description of the firm capabilities (e.g. Facilities, personnel, etc.)as they relate to the required work, in particular the various type of research, development, testing, and analysis described herein; firms should demonstrate their understanding of chemical/biological (CB), ballistic, flame resistant and other types of protection. Questions or comments, to Esteffani Liriano (code 290.1K) via email at Esteffani.liriano@navy.mil no later than 3:00 PM Eastern time on 27 April 2020. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED