USA CBDCOM, AMSCB-PC E4455, 5101 HOADLEY ROAD, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21010-5423

A -- SORBENT DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM SOL DAAM01-96-R-0040 DUE 052496 POC Contract Specialist Clare F. Fogler (410) 671-4399 (Site Code DAAM01) The U.S. Army Chemical and Biological Defense Command (CBDCOM) has a requirement for a reactive sorbent decontaminant for immediate decontamination. NOTE: Award must be no later than 30 September 1966. Therefore, the solicitation will be open for a maximum of 45 days. No requests for extensions will be granted. A competitive solicitation for a cost-plus-fixed-fee (completion form) contract with a 30 month period of performance is anticipated. The Phase I effort is to test and evaluate three sorbent candidates (DVB-PNP, Gamma Alumina, and KVK-2536C) and to select a minimum of one, maximum of two, of the best sorbent(s) to replace the XE-555 Resin in the M295 Individual Equipment Decontamination (IED) Kit and the DS2. The Phase II effort is to modify and optimize the selected sorbent(s) and to document this effort with a performance specification(s) suitable for production through competitive procurement. In addition, a process for manufacturing the selected sorbent(s) using full-scale production equipment will be required. The successful offeror will also be required to produce and test a batch of the selected sorbent that replaces the XE-555 Resin and fill one squad box of unfilled M295 IED Kit mitts. The successful offeror will be required to have a quality system that is in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Q9001-1994 (ISO 9001), or equivalent. This effort will require testing that uses chemical agent. Therefore, adequate test and disposal procedures will be required. All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration. The soliciation will be issued on or about 9 April 1996. Requests for a copy shall be in writing to the address specified above or fax'd to (410) 612-7128. Telephone requests will not be honored. When requesting a copy, refer to DAAM01-96-R-0040. See Note 9. (0079)

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