83--SPECIAL NOTICE:

The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Natick Contracting Division on behalf of the Warfighter Science, Technology & Applied Research Directorate intends to award a firm fixed price contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) only one responsible source to DSM DYNEEM (Stanley, North Carolina) to provide DSM HB80, HB212, BT10 and SB115 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ballistic materials. This is for continued efforts utilizing the (UHMWPE) materials for research specific to ballistic performance with the Protective Helmet Program to support research that is being conducted. The materials are of a formulation which is proprietary to DSM Dyneema. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 326199. Please contact Maribel A. Vasquez with responses or questions regarding this requirement at [email protected] . NO telephonic inquiries. This notice will close on 21 July 2014, 11:00 AM (EST).