A -- RUBBER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Notice Date

April 27, 2001

Contracting Office

Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSSB-ACC-AA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066

ZIP Code

21005-5066

Solicitation Number

DAAD17-01-T-0394

Response Due

May 11, 2001

Point of Contact

Brenda J Fletcher, Contract Specialist, 410-278-8675

Description

Performance of a wide variety of duties connected with the applied research, development, test and evaluation of rubber materials. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of rubber formulation, mixing, processing and vulcanization of rubber products. Shall be cognizant of specification and performance requirements on elastomers used for military track vehicles to include bushings, roadwheel, track pads and roadwheel path rubber. The contractor shall discuss develop and recommend formulations to improve the service life for all the elastomeric components of military track systems to include the T-158, T-158LL for the M1A1/A2 and T-157 for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Interactive Resources pusuant to FAR 6.302-1. 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 soley within the discretion for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410) 278-6972. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone request will be honor. *****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010501/ASOL002.HTM (W-117 SN50K5N1)