The Department of Defense is offering a grant to develop high strength aramid copolymer fibers with inherent fire and ballistic resistance. The project aims to create durable, lightweight materials for protective systems against various threats. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to manufacture up to one million pounds of fiber per year. Deliverables include fiber, yarn, woven shootpacks, and processing data. Applications close on August 16, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 306616
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W15QKN-18-R-02RJ |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Project |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.777 — Defense Production Act Title III (DPA Title III) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 NLT 4:00PM EASTERN TIME ON 3 AUGUST 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2018 NLT 4:00PM EASTERN TIME ON 16 AUGUST 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Leadership of this Institute will be limited to independent U.S. for-profit organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Army Contracting Command – Benet Laboratories |
| Description: | The objective of this project is to develop and integrate processing technologies and demonstrate the ability to manufacture a high strength aramid copolymer fiber that is inherently fire and ballistic resistant capable of being made into durable, lightweight, environmentally insensitive materials for personal protective systems against ballistic, blast and flame/thermal threats. The contractor must demonstrate the capability of producing up to one million pounds per year by the end of the program. Deliverables in support of demonstrations and validation of processing and performance metrics will include quantities of fiber, yarn, woven shootpacks and unidirectional layups, described in further detail in subsequent sections. In addition to physical deliverables for demonstration, other deliverables include processing data, e.g. coagulation bath temperatures, stretching, drawing, take-up speeds, draw ratios, etc. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Giuseppe Tropiano
Grantor Email:giuseppe.tropiano.civ@mail.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Response Date changed to 16 August 2018 @ 4:00PM, Eastern. | Aug 06, 2018 | |
| Amendment 1- Q&A is attached as well as Form99 in the Related Documents Section of this notice. | Aug 06, 2018 | |
| Jul 17, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W15QKN-18-R-02RJ |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Project |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.777 — Defense Production Act Title III (DPA Title III) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 NLT 4:00PM EASTERN TIME ON 3 AUGUST 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2018 NLT 4:00PM EASTERN TIME ON 16 AUGUST 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Leadership of this Institute will be limited to independent U.S. for-profit organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Army Contracting Command – Benet Laboratories |
| Description: | The objective of this project is to develop and integrate processing technologies and demonstrate the ability to manufacture a high strength aramid copolymer fiber that is inherently fire and ballistic resistant capable of being made into durable, lightweight, environmentally insensitive materials for personal protective systems against ballistic, blast and flame/thermal threats. The contractor must demonstrate the capability of producing up to one million pounds per year by the end of the program. Deliverables in support of demonstrations and validation of processing and performance metrics will include quantities of fiber, yarn, woven shootpacks and unidirectional layups, described in further detail in subsequent sections. In addition to physical deliverables for demonstration, other deliverables include processing data, e.g. coagulation bath temperatures, stretching, drawing, take-up speeds, draw ratios, etc. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Giuseppe Tropiano
Grantor Email:giuseppe.tropiano.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W15QKN-18-R-02RJ |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Project |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.777 — Defense Production Act Title III (DPA Title III) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 NLT 4:00PM EASTERN TIME ON 3 AUGUST 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Leadership of this Institute will be limited to independent U.S. for-profit organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Army Contracting Command – Benet Laboratories |
| Description: | The objective of this project is to develop and integrate processing technologies and demonstrate the ability to manufacture a high strength aramid copolymer fiber that is inherently fire and ballistic resistant capable of being made into durable, lightweight, environmentally insensitive materials for personal protective systems against ballistic, blast and flame/thermal threats. The contractor must demonstrate the capability of producing up to one million pounds per year by the end of the program. Deliverables in support of demonstrations and validation of processing and performance metrics will include quantities of fiber, yarn, woven shootpacks and unidirectional layups, described in further detail in subsequent sections. In addition to physical deliverables for demonstration, other deliverables include processing data, e.g. coagulation bath temperatures, stretching, drawing, take-up speeds, draw ratios, etc. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Giuseppe Tropiano
Grantor Email:giuseppe.tropiano.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W15QKN-18-R-02RJ |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Project |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III – High Strength, Inherently Fire and Ballistic Resistant Co-polymer Aramid Fibers Industrial Capability Project |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.777 — Defense Production Act Title III (DPA Title III) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 NLT 4:00PM EASTERN TIME ON 3 AUGUST 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Leadership of this Institute will be limited to independent U.S. for-profit organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Army Contracting Command – Benet Laboratories |
| Description: | The objective of this project is to develop and integrate processing technologies and demonstrate the ability to manufacture a high strength aramid copolymer fiber that is inherently fire and ballistic resistant capable of being made into durable, lightweight, environmentally insensitive materials for personal protective systems against ballistic, blast and flame/thermal threats. The contractor must demonstrate the capability of producing up to one million pounds per year by the end of the program. Deliverables in support of demonstrations and validation of processing and performance metrics will include quantities of fiber, yarn, woven shootpacks and unidirectional layups, described in further detail in subsequent sections. In addition to physical deliverables for demonstration, other deliverables include processing data, e.g. coagulation bath temperatures, stretching, drawing, take-up speeds, draw ratios, etc. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Giuseppe Tropiano
Grantor Email:giuseppe.tropiano.civ@mail.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 306616 Full Announcement-W15QKN-18-R-02RJ -> W15QKN-18-R-02RJ- FOA T3.pdf
Folder 306616 Full Announcement-W15QKN-18-R-02RJ -> Attachment 1.pdf
Folder 306616 Full Announcement-W15QKN-18-R-02RJ -> Attachment 2.pdf
Folder 306616 Other Supporting Documents-AMENDMENT 1 -> Amendment 1- Q&A.pdf
Folder 306616 Other Supporting Documents-AMENDMENT 1 -> Attachment- Form99.pdf
Folder 306616 Other Supporting Documents-AMENDMENT 2 -> Amendment 2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Giuseppe Tropiano Grantor Email: giuseppe.tropiano.civ@mail.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.777 | PKG00243421 | Aug 03, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
306616 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
306616 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
306616 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf