AVLAG and Seam/Closure test chamber
ID: W911S6-25-Q-A008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-DUGWAY PROV GRDDUGWAY, UT, 84022-5000, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f0decd16c17647648eec8969afad4c9b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking vendors capable of supplying an AVLAG Seams and Closures Test Chamber through a Sources Sought Notice (W911S6-24-Q-A008). The procurement aims to design and construct a test chamber that adheres to stringent engineering standards for testing clothing ensembles under chemical warfare conditions, with a focus on encouraging participation from small businesses across various socioeconomic categories. This initiative is crucial for enhancing military preparedness by ensuring the availability of specialized testing equipment. Interested parties must submit their capability descriptions, limited to five pages, by March 3, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Jeremy MacDougall at jeremy.a.macdougall.civ@army.mil or call 435-831-3429.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JEREMY MACDOUGALL
    (435) 831-3429
    jeremy.a.macdougall.civ@army.mil
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    The U.S. Government is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (W911S6-24-Q-A008) to identify vendors capable of supplying an AVLAG Seams and Closures Test Chamber, intended for a sole source contract, but open to competitive procurement responses. The notice encourages businesses, particularly small enterprises from various socioeconomic categories, to express their interest and submit capability descriptions for consideration in setting aside contracts. Key points include the requirement for a firm fixed-price contract with a focused scope on designing and constructing a test chamber that meets stringent engineering standards for testing clothing ensembles under chemical warfare conditions. A detailed response is required by interested parties, asking for insights on competition, company details, previous experience, and suggestions for structuring contract requirements to enhance competition, particularly among small businesses. Responses must be limited to five pages and submitted by March 3, 2025, emphasizing that the government will not accept unsolicited proposals. This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to competitive procurement while seeking to understand market capabilities for specialized testing equipment necessary for military preparedness.
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