Army Research Laboratory, ATTN: AMSRL-OP-PR-AP, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

A -- TECHNICAL SERVICES SOL W26238 6029-4001 DUE 022996 POC Bonita Zander, Purchasing Agent, 410-278-9427, Jeanine Worthington, Contracting Officer, 410-278-6514. Provide technical services to Government personnel for the design, synthesis, and fabrication of specialty polymer materials for use in ARL-MD chemical agent protective materials program. Contractor is to review and develop concepts for designing and synthesizing novel chemical agent protective polyurethane copolymer materials. Contractor shall develop a complete plan for the synthesis and fabrication of test materials for use in ARL-MD evaluation and research studies. Contractor shall work with ARL-MD personnel to select and obtain polymer precursor materials and fabricate novel polyurethane test specimens. Contractor is expected to provide at least eight (8) days of labor per month and is authorized TDY for three visits to ARL-MD, Chestnut Run, DE and associated Federated University laboratories during the duration of the contract (10 months). Contractor shall provide monthly letter progress reports and a final technical report within thirty (30) days after completion of contract. It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Dr. Catherine A. Byrne, Belmont, MA pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) 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 considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410) 278-6522. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. (0053)

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