Collaborative Research and Development

The USDA Forest Service's, Forest Products Laboratory and the US Army are considering entering into a FAR part 35 contract with Michican Technological University School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Wood Protection Group on several studies including blast/ballistic resistant wood paroducts, woord-based packaging solutions, and transportation vehicle desk replacement materials. If the Government intends to pursue this effort, it will amend this posting with a justificaton for sole source procurement as a FAR part 35 effort.