SOURCES SOUGHT
84 -- Sources of foreign chemical/biological protective (CB) aircrew items which include, but are not limited to: suits, footwear, and handwear (i.e. gloves).
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 315299
— All Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- W911QY07RMJP1
- Response Due
- 4/5/2007
- Archive Date
- 6/4/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC), on behalf of the Deputy Joint Project Manager - Individual Protection (DJPM-IP), Aviation, is conducting a market investigation to identify possible sources of foreign chemical/biological protective (CB) air crew items which include, but are not limited to: suits, footwear, and handwear (i.e. gloves). These items must provide a demonstrated reduction in thermal burden; be interoperable with currently fielded anti-exposure garments and/or provide inherent anti -exposure protection; provide protection against Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Non-traditional Agent (NTA), and wind-driven agent protection; and demonstrate tactility/dexterity benefits; quantitatively demonstrate flame resistance and protection against tra ditional chemical warfare agents. The candidates may be selected for a government conducted test and evaluation program. The Government may acquire products from more than one vendor for testing. If selected, the items will be subjected to laboratory an d field evaluations to determine their suitability and effectiveness for use by aircrew personnel in a CB environment. Responses are requested from suppliers who can provide items which are already being produced. The vendor is asked to provide a detaile d description of the item/system, summary of prior testing, test reports (including test methods utilized) which demonstrate the performance characteristics identified above, a statement of current availability, estimated cost in US $ (for test quantity an d production quantity), an assessment of the items technology readiness level, as well as a point of contact, phone number, and email address. Information should include specifications (product description, materials, sizing, performance characteristics, etc.) and illustrations/photographs with corresponding descriptive information that best describes the CB protective item. Vendors should also submit any appropriate documentation, literature, and brochures pertaining to the item(s). Submittal of sample s is welcome, but optional. This market survey is for information purposes only; this is not a Request for Quotations or a Request for Proposal. No solicitation document exists and the U.S. Government is under no obligation to make any procurements. Cos ts associated with the preparation and submission of information and/or any follow-up information responses are the responsibility of the vendor and these costs will not be reimbursed by the U.S. Government. All information and materials submitted in res ponse to this request shall become the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned to the submitter. Responses must be submitted by COB May 4, 2007. Submit data/information to Natick Research Development and Engineering Center (Attention: Joi nt Shield Cell, D215) AMSRD-NSC-WS-TJ, Kansas St, Natick Ma 01760. E-mail responses and questions to U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Natick Acquisition Center Contracting Division to Thomas.Bouchard@natick.army.mil
- Place of Performance
- Address: RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street Natick MA
- Zip Code: 01760-5011
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 01760-5011
- Record
- SN01267269-W 20070407/070405221047 (fbodaily.com)
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