SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- UTILITY GLOVE
- Notice Date
- 3/3/2003
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, ATTN: AMSSB-ACN-M, Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- USA-SNOTE-030303-002
- Archive Date
- 5/2/2003
- Description
- NA The Product Manager- Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM-CIE) at the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command, Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA has a need to identify possible commercially available all-purpose work gloves to replace the U. S. Army (U.S.A) Light Duty Glove, for men and women. The U.S.A. is conducting a Market Investigation seeking product information and/or samples of innovative off-the-shelf or non-developmental solutions for evaluation in the year 2003 to replace the Militar y standard Light Duty Glove (MIL-G-822N.) The intent of this market survey is to see a modern utility glove using the latest technologies and NOT to see an item using the Light Duty Glove MIL specification. The capability of this glove may be one item or modular system (e.g. outer shell and liner) that has components that will provide environmental protection. The Utility glove must be a commercial off the shelf (COTS) item that will not require additional research and development. The product shall mee t the following critical performance requirements: (1) Maximum dexterity/ tactility, flexibility, and grip. (2) Minimum service life of 120 days and have a minimum shelf life of 5 years without being affected by mold, fungus, rot, etc. (3) Provide envir onmental protection in temperature ranges: 32 degrees F to 90 degrees F. (4) Black in color. (5) Provide wrist adjustability and a means to attach the gloves to an item. (6) Weight: 2.5 ounces or lighter. (7) Provide maximum breathability and comfort. (8) Five sizes or less shall properly fit the central 90% of the military population based on the 5th percentile female through the 95th percentile male soldier hand measurements. (9) Uniform compatibility. The following objective performance requirement s are desired: (1) Water repellency. (2) Flame Retardancy. Interested firms are requested to submit information on their product(s) within thirty (30) days following the publication of this synopsis. Interested sources shall include information detaile d in the CBD Note 25 regarding a firm?s experience, personnel, and facilities. Information should include, but not limited to, product cost, technical information (e.g. physical properties, performance characteristics, test methodology (e.g. ASTM, AATCC), certification/ compliance (warranty terms, relevant company background/experience, ISO 9000 certification, and any other information that the company believes demonstrates the value of their product(s) and ability to meet the requirements. Companies are also encouraged to submit samples for evaluation. Any information/samples submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the Government for such samples. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Ms. Valerie Banville, PM-CIE, ATTN: AMSS B-RIP-A(N), Kansas St. , Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for market survey only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation document exists. The information received under this announcement may in the future be used to purchase items b y the Government for testing and/or the preparation of a solicitation package for development prototypes. POC for this request is Valerie Banville (508) 233-6433, FAX (508) 233-6493, or email Valerie.banville@natick.army.mil Email your questions to US Army Natick Soldier Center at Valerie.banville@natick.army.mil
- Record
- SN00268190-W 20030305/030303213417 (fbodaily.com)
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