SOURCES SOUGHT
84 -- Improved Ghillie System - Over Garment and Kit
- Notice Date
- 4/23/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 315210
— Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS), 10 General Green Avenue, Building 1, Natick, Massachusetts, 01760-5011, United States
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- W911QY-18-IGS
- Archive Date
- 5/22/2018
- Point of Contact
- Matthew Buchanan, Phone: 5082336141
- E-Mail Address
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matthew.r.buchanan6.civ@mail.mil
(matthew.r.buchanan6.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information (RFI): Design for Improved Ghillie System - Over Garment and Kit The Program Executive Office, Soldier (PEO Soldier) is posting a RFI in advance of a request for proposal (RFP). This RFI is posted solely to communicate needs regarding upcoming RFP and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals and will not directly lead to any contract awards. The following sections of this announcement contain details of the scope of technical efforts of interest, along with expected instructions for the submission of responses to this RFI. Background & Scope In 2008, Product Manager-Soldier Clothing & Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE) and Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center (NSRDEC) developed the Flame Resistant Ghillie Suit (FRGS) and the Ghillie Suit Accessory Kit (GSAK) as an interim solution through the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI). For the IGS effort, PEO Soldier is seeking an improved system to include an over garment layer to which kit materials and natural elements can be easily and securely attached. The over garment layer of the system may include, but is not limited to, items such as hood, cape, sleeve, over shirt and/or veil. The over garment layer should be a lightweight, modular, mission tailorable and counter-surveillance capable. The base uniform recommended for wear with the IGS is the FR Army Combat Shirt (ACS) and the FR Army Combat Pant (ACP), which will provide an FR layer beneath the IGS. The ACS and ACP are not included in this requirement but should be considered when deciding on optimal colors/shades. The use of the ACS and ACP reduces the need for the over garment to provide the needed FR protection therefore, allowing for possible material solutions with reduced weight, improved breathability and improved performance over current FRGS system. Technical Requirements for Over Garment: • No observed melting or dripping (Threshold) • Provide ability to easily add and remove accessories from kit or natural environment • Not exceed 5 pounds T=5 lbs O=2lbs • Be one size to accommodate the 2nd percentile female to 98th percentile male in fighting load configuration using the Smart Adaptions Study (T=O) • Not hinder mobility • Allow for donning and doffing within 2 minutes or less T=2 min • Be capable of being stowed in top flap of the MOLLE Large pack or MOLLE 4000 pack (T)Constructed of quick drying materials T=4 hr, O= 1 hr in lab conditions, as measured by MM TS 07 for Dry Time, AATCC 201 for Drying Rate and ASTM E96 for Moisture Vapor Transmission • No audible signature from movement at greater than 50 meters for 90% of possible detections. Technical Requirements for Kit ((Skeins)-Jute or "jute like" material such as burlap, hemp, etc) • No audible signature from movement at greater than 50 meters for 90% of possible detections. • Exhibit a lower burn rate than burlap. Should qualify as Class 1, normal flammability, per 16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, with no observed melting or dripping (Threshold). This may be intrinsic fiber property or achieved through topical finish or spray. Self-extinguish when ignition source is removed (Objective). Note that this is a starting point for the flammability requirement for IGS. • Retain the ability for modification of the shape, size, and color using standard materials in the Army supply system and non-standard materials not typically found in the Army supply system (i.e. dyes, paints). • Prevent visual detection by a trained observer at 200 meters (T); 50 meter (O) Responses to RFI shall have the following: • A one page cover sheet that identifies the title, organization(s), respondent's technical and administrative points of contact - including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of all co-authors - and clearly indicating its association with this RFI • An information paper of no more than five pages that includes: a description of the design and materials being submitted or developed; a summary of the technical approaches taken to meet the performance requirements of this RFI; and the ability and lead time needed to scale up production if requested • Estimated cost per material or system in a relevant unit of measure (e.g. price per yard, price per package, etc.) • All available test data demonstrating the performance of the material being submitted as it compares to the technical requirements of this RFI • A material description including fiber blend percentages and Berry compliance documentation. Jute or jute like material for kit is not required to be berry compliant • Samples of "Jute or jute-like materials" being considered. Two to three yard samples of "yarn" or 0.5 - 1.0 yard of fabric is desired • A sketch or drawing of solution • Production capability (i.e., quantities per month) Additional Information: • Responses are not required to include a complete end item sample. If a physical sample of the end item or system is not available, drawings or renderings of the candidate system are requested, along with an estimate of lead time needed to complete manufacturing of a physical sample • All properly marked proprietary information will be appropriately handled • Submitted material will not be returned • Respondents may submit up to two (2) different candidate solutions, but should clearly identify the advantages/disadvantages of each of the competing products • Any coatings/finishes added to component materials should be described in the response • Samples that do not meet all requirements listed above may still be considered and respondent should clearly identify any shortcomings and discuss the trade-offs • Specifications and Purchase Descriptions of current Army issued sniper materials are available upon request for comparison purposes Submission Instructions to Respondents: All submissions must be electronically submitted to (mary.b.armacost.civ@mail.mil) or hardcopy submission to: Mary Armacost Textile Technologist PdM Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment 5981 13th Street, Bldg. 1155 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 DISCLAIMERS AND IMPORTANT NOTES This is an RFI issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Respondents are advised that PM-SCIE is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. PM-SCIE will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is the Government obligated to issue a solicitation based on responses received. Input on technical aspects of the responses may be solicited by PM-SCIE from non-Government consultants/experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure requirements. FAR 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, applies herein.
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