--Low Cost Aerial Delivery System (LCADS)

The US Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with C & E Industries, Inc., of Fall River, MA, under the authority of 15 USC 657f , FAR 19.1406(a) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small B usiness Sole Source Award, and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) Follow-on contract for the continued development or production, a quantity of 25 each, Low Velocity (LCADS) Parachutes, a quantity of 10 each, High Velocity Parachutes, 70 each, Low Cost Containers, and 25 each Low Cost Parachute Deployment Bags . This system is required to complete on going air drop testing. The manufacturer will be responsible for obtaining all required material (fabric, thread, etc) and for complete fabrication of the chute, includ ing packing. No Solicitation Document Exists. All questions and/or inquiries must be submitted either by fax to (508) 233-5250 or E-mail. No Telephone Calls Please. The closing date of this notice is 14 December 2007. The E-mail address for Elaine Sc arnici is [email protected]. See Note 29.