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The US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC) intends to award a Sole Source contract to Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, for research and development associated with production and evaluation of biodegradable nanocomposites made fr om Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) that can be used for packaging in a marine environment. The research involves optimization of processing parameters for PHA/nanoparticles; films will be made and characterized for biodegradation, barrier, thermal and mechan ical properties. The rationale for other than full and open competition is that MSU is the only vendor that currently has the specific expertise necessary to carry out this research in a time-frame that will meet the Governments exact requirements. The r esearch work that will be performed under this contract will build on previous research performed by MSU. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a reques t for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within ten 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 th is 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. Please refer to numbered note 25. The Purchase Request numbe r for this acquisition is W91A2K-6223-9040. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990. Any inquiries about this announcement should be directed to Mr. David Mark via e-mail at [email protected] or by facsimile, 5 08-233-5286. Inquiries shall be made no later than 22 September 2006.

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