Intent to sole source Open-Air Testing
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

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https://sam.gov/opp/942b9fa4a1134e3abb610e173ce32812/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to Kiple Acquisition Science Technology Logistics & Engineering Inc. (KASTLE) for chemical warfare agent and simulant testing. This procurement is critical for supporting the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Defense (JPEO, BRND) and will be conducted at the Vojenský výzkumný ústav, s.p. (VVU) facilities, as KASTLE is uniquely qualified to fulfill this specific requirement. The contract will have a five-year ordering period with a ceiling of $9.6 million, and interested parties may express their interest and capabilities via email by 3:00 p.m. EST on February 6, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jenna Jagroop at jenna.z.jagroop.civ@army.mil or Dan Adams at dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil.

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    Jenna Jagroop
    jenna.z.jagroop.civ@army.mil
    Dan Adams
    dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil
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    The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Kiple Acquisition Science Technology Logistics & Engineering Inc. (KASTLE) for chemical warfare agent and simulant testing at Vojenský výzkumný ústav, s.p. (VVU) facilities. This requirement is exclusive to KASTLE as no other source can fulfill this specific need. The acquisition falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541380, with a size standard of $19.0M. It's important to note that this is not a request for proposals, and no solicitation document will be issued. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities via email by the deadline of 3:00 p.m. EST on February 6, 2025. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice, underscoring that all associated expenses are the responsibility of the interested parties.
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