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Sources Sought #: W011QY24GSPBOTAA Title: Modeling and Simulation for Development of Group Serving Pouch (GSP) Notice Type: Sources Sought Posted Date: 7/29/2024 Response Date: 8/05/2024 Archive: Manu... Sources Sought #: W011QY24GSPBOTAA Title: Modeling and Simulation for Development of Group Serving Pouch (GSP) Notice Type: Sources Sought Posted Date: 7/29/2024 Response Date: 8/05/2024 Archive: Manual Original Set Aside: N/A Set Aside: N/A PSC/FSC Classification code: AJ13 NAICS Code: 541715 SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide information to develop and validate a modeling system and conduct simulations to determine parameters for successful development of a Group Serving Pouch (GSP) that is able to withstand the rigors of storage, transport and use in military field operation scenarios. The Government requests responders submit a Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA) preproposal as outlined in DEVCOM-SC BOTAA 22-01 located at: https://sam.gov/opp/126eaf3a78d847f69b7c94b606877f92/view. Please refer to Topic Area of Interest “A. SOLDIER SUSTAINMENT DIRECTORATE (SSD)” starting on page 19. Submit the BOTAA preproposal to: Danielle.l.froio-blumsack.civ@army.mil and Donna.m.glowka.civ@army.mil no later than 5 August 2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Description: Develop and validate a model and conduct subsequent simulations to determine parameters for development of a Group Serving Pouch (GSP) that can meet shelf life and durability requirements of military rations. Background: The Government (DEVCOM-SC) is in need of technologies or capabilities to develop and validate a model and conduct subsequent simulations to determine parameters for development of a group serving pouch (GSP) that can meet shelf life and durability requirements of military rations. The GSP is a flexible pouch that would be used to replace #10 tin cans that are currently utilized in Group Rations. Canned vegetables, such as corn, peas and green beans, are the primary food items that will be packed in the GSP. Experimental data provided by DEVCOM SC will be used to validate the model. The modeling and simulation will encompass a focused effort to understand the fluid flow dynamics, specific materials and overall pouch design required to develop a GSP that meets performance requirements. Theoretical data from modeling simulations will be used to identify requirements for pouch material (stiffness, elongation, etc.), pouch performance (seal strength, internal pressure), and pouch design (radius of corners, pouch size, etc.). Technical Specifications: a. General Requirements. The contractor's primary focus shall be to: (1) Create and validate modeling systems to accurately predict failure in proposed flexible food pouches. At minimum, a single pouch model and a multi pouch model with external packaging is required. (2) Validate model based on experimental data provided by DEVCOM Soldier Center (3) Conduct simulations based on specific parameters provided by DEVCOM Soldier Center (4) Document and report out model development/validation and results of simulations. b. Specific Requirements: The contractor shall: Create a model capable of simulating drop testing, in accordance with ASTM D5273 - Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall , for a Group Serving Pouch packed in a shipping container with additional food and meal related items (i.e. cans, pouches, servingware) Model must be capable of simulating the protective affects of a corrugated shipping container, partitions and other secondary packaging Model must be capable of predicting gross material failure such as tears in one or more layers Model must be capable of varying pouch material with differing mechanical properties Model must be capable of varying temperature of drop simulations (70-120F) Model must be capable of varying pouch dimensions and design Model must be capable of varying packaging configurations Focus on lightweight designs and structures, such as reinforced flexible laminated film structure Utilize computational fluid dynamics to analyze and predict liquid motion within the GSP DEVCOM SC will provide experimental data and results for model validation. This will include mechanical properties such as modulus, tensile strength, and puncture resistance for up to two packaging materials/films; and results/video footage from drop testing for pouches made from up to two different packaging materials. Evaluation of alternative material compositions Conduct simulations with multiple permutations for analysis utilizing models Requirements for Submission: 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 items/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 on the beta.SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject. RESPONSES: Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending BOTAA preproposals regarding this requirement to DEVCOM-SC via e-mail ONLY: Danielle.l.froio-blumsack.civ@army.mil and Donna.m.glowka.civ@army.mil no later than 5 August 2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party. Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. QUESTIONS: Any questions for clarification may be emailed to Danielle.l.froio-blumsack.civ@army.mil and Donna.m.glowka.civ@army.mil no later than 5 August 2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST. 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. Primary Point of Contact Project officer name: Danielle Froio-Blumsack Contracting Office Address: BLDG 1 1 General Green Ave. Natick, Massachusetts 01760-5011