SOURCES SOUGHT
84 -- RFI - Aviation Rescue Swimmers Drysuit
- Notice Date
- 8/28/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 315299
— All Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, NAVAIR HQ, Building 2272 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD, 20670, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-N00019-07-P7-ZD298
- Response Due
- 10/15/2007
- Archive Date
- 10/16/2007
- Description
- RFI for Aviation Rescue Swimmers Drysuit This is a notice that the Naval Air Systems Command, Aircrew Systems (NAVAIR-PMA202) of Patuxent River, MD seeks information on commercially available flame resistant continuous wear Aviation Rescue Swimmers Drysuit for use by US Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers. The drysuit is used during training, rescue operations, normal flight operations performing aircrew duties such as vertical replenishment and for emergency aviation ditching and bailout. The primary function of the drysuit is to provide cold-water immersion protection and fire and flame protection in the event of an aircraft fire. The drysuit is donned by the Aviation Rescue Swimmer for flight operations in accordance with the climatic and operational requirements established by NATOPS General Flight and Operational Instructions Manual (OPNAVINST 3710.7 Series). The general requirements for a continuous wear Aviation Rescue Swimmer drysuit are: 1) Suit Material: The primary material for the body of the suit shall be waterproof, breathable and flame resistant. 2) Thermal Protection: Must provide thermal protection at a minimum of 2 hrs protection in water temp of 32 degrees F when used in conjunction with the multi-climate protection system heavy weight undergarments (200 weight aramid fleece shirt and pant). 3) Excess air ventilation. All excess air shall vent within 30 seconds of full immersion to neck depth. 4) Non-metallic components. Non-metallic components shall be designed to minimize deterioration caused by abrasion and/or exposure to sunlight, moisture, heat, micro-organisms, salt-spray and POL (petroleum, oils and lubricants) products. 5) Hardware. All fasteners and adjustment hardware shall be made of non-corroding metal or plastic. All metal parts shall be free from burrs and sharp edges and shall remain serviceable under all conditions of normal use. Unless suitably protected against electrolytic corrosion, dissimilar metals shall not be used in contact with each other 6) Zippers. Any zippers shall be waterproof. 8) Neck Seal design. The neck seal should be able to be trimmed to fit the user if needed. The design of the seal shall keep the suit watertight when being worn in the water. 9) Wrist Seal design. The wrist seal shall be a one size fits all design that can be trimmed to fit the user if needed. The design of the seal shall keep the suit watertight when being worn in the water and shall be replaceable at O-level maintenance. 10) Mobility. Provide adequate mobility and shall not hinder movement or restrict motion when aviation rescue swimmer is performing required tasks and duties including kneeling, reaching, swimming, jumping from aircraft, carrying victims etc. 11) Cushioning. Provide additional cushioning protection in the following areas: forearm and elbows when aircrew are lying on the deck of the helicopter supported by their forearm and elbows; the knee to top of boot when aircrew are conducting operations on their knees; a detachable chest pad to provide protection from the lifting ?V? ring on the harness while lying in a prone position. 13) Snag resistant. Shall not have design features that are a snag hazard that hinder the performance of the rescue operations or other mission essential tasks. 14) Inherent Buoyancy. Shall limit inherent buoyancy to less than 30 pounds after exhaust valves in paragraph 3 expel ambient trapped air so as not to hinder the performance of the Aviation Rescue Swimmer. 15) Maintainability/Supportability. Shall require no new inspection, repair or other support equipment for maintenance, inspection or repair of the drysuit. The drysuit must be able to be completely maintained and repaired by US Navy and Marine Corps personnel to include scheduled inspections, patching of suit body, replacement of neck seal, wrist seals, and repair/replacement of the exhaust valve. Drysuits that must be returned to the manufacturer for regular maintenance/repair will not be considered. Drysuits under warranty are the exception, they can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement if still under warranty. 16) Durability/Abrasion Resistant. Shall be able to withstand severe abrasion when performing required tasks and duties. Abrasion protection shall be located in the following areas: forearm and elbows when aircrew are lying on the deck of the helicopter supported by their forearm and elbows; the knee to top of boot when aircrew are conducting operations on their knees; the upper thigh when aircrew are using non-standard aircraft entry such as hoisting; the seat area to allow aircrew to slide out of an aircraft over course non-skid material; the shoulders when wearing the rescue swimmers harness and aircrew survival vest; behind the knee to protect when aircrew sits in the open door of the aircraft with their legs hanging over the side; and protection for the neck and wrist seals from abrasion/snagging/ripping. Durability minimize mean to between failures due to rips, tears, seam tape separation etc. 17) Equipment Interface. Shall interface with the equipment used by Aviation Rescue Swimmer when performing duties. Equipment includes: gloves, hood, mask, snorkel, fins, LPU-28, and swimmers harness or Tri-SAR harness. 18) Drysuit Sock. Sock must be a built-in sock, watertight, and be able to be removed and replaced by US Navy and Marine Corps personnel. 19) Color. Both bright easily detectable and subdued, hard to see colors will be considered. Specification sheets, photographs and drawings are requested from all interested sources at no cost to the Government. . Proprietary data MUST be marked on a page-by-page basis, and will be kept confidential and protected in accordance with the Uniform Trades Secret Act. Interested sources shall state whether their product is available commercially, made domestically of domestic textiles, drysuit must be Berry compliant ? manufacturers must certify that all components and manufacturing operations are all made and done in the USA. . Companies responding to this request for information should send all responses to DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT (Air 2.4.3.3), ATTN: Jeanette Moronta, Code 2.4.3.3.4, 47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272 Room 353, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127. Responses should be submitted by 15 October 2007. All correspondence shall reference the synopsis number N00019-07-P7-ZA298 on the mailing container and all enclosed documents. Interested companies should indicate whether or not they are a small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), or large business. Respondents must clarify if their firm can provide commercial or non-developmental items that could be modified, or the technology and expertise for development, to meet the Government's needs. Please address all technical questions to Kelcy Seabolt, Code 4.6.7.4, (301) 342-8379. This announcement is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted in response to this synopsis. This synopsis does not commit the Government to award a contract. This synopsis is for market research only and any procurement resulting from this announcement will be synopsized separately.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272 Room 353, Patuxent River, MD
- Zip Code: 20670
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20670
- Record
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