--Intent to Award Sole Source Contract to RO-59, Inc. of Stoughton, MA

The US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC) intends to award a Sole Source contract to RO-59, Inc., Stoughton, MA, for optimization of RO-59 WP mildew inhibiting coating as a replacement to the discontinued copper 8 product. The rationale for other than full and open competition is that RO-59, Inc. is the only vendor currently capable of providing a replacement coating that is both EPA-approved and meets all military requirements. RO-59 has developed an aqueous-based mildew-inhibiting coating for protect ing cotton webbing in soil. Under this contract, RO-59 will work with webbing manufactures to optimize the coating application processes for cotton products, including soft shelters, parachutes, clothing, and truck covers. This work will involve supplyin g coating to and working with webbing manufacturers so that the application process can be integrated into their various military production lines. The specific coating formulations will be provided to NSC so that quality control methods may be developed. This unique material and manufacturing capability is required to make a product that meets military requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all comments received within five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be cons idered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please refer to numbered note 25. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325510. Any inquiries about this announcement should be direct ed to Mr. David Mark via e-mail at [email protected] or by facsimile, 508-233-5286. Inquiries shall be made no later than 04:00 PM EST on 23 March 2007.