Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Acquisition Division, Room 3290, 650 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20226

84 -- SPECIALIZED CLOTHING SOL 98401144A DUE 030598 POC Donna Wright or April Lowe The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)intends to procure, (7) Model SRS-5 Search and Reconnaissance Suits with EOR-2 Helmets. Specifications are as follows: Sizes (5) Large, (2) Medium. The suits have a maximum weight not to exceed 40.5 pounds and offer the following V50 ratings in accordance with NATO STANAG 2920. Ankle-500, Lower leg front-500, Knee front- 675, Thigh front-500, Groin area-850, Chest area-850, Jacket back-460, Arm-450, Leg rear-200, Jacket-450, Collar-450, Collar with insert-750, Integrated groin protector-450, Helmet-400. Visor-200. Blast overpressure protection: reduces incident, side on pressure, to the frontal chest region of the suit by a minimum of 55 to 60% in the 0 to 4 atm (60psi) range and to the rear chest area by a minimum of 45%. The helmet, in combination with the jacket collar, reduces incident overpressures to the ears by 65% for frontal exposures. Heat protection: The suit and helmet outer cover are flame resistant 40% nomen Ia and 60% kevlar blended araminmaterial. Component: Jacket w/amour inserts 10.4, Trousers w/ back protector 6.5. Integrated groin protector 1.5, helmet w/Visor 3.6. Design Features: Quick removal, Ballistic inserts: Sealed in water proof pouches and easily removed for maintenance and cleaning of the outer cover, Anti-Static: The suit outer and inner cover are conductive fabric in order to drain static buildup, Flame Retardant: All exposed material is flame retardant and will not support combustion. Wear Resistance: The inner and outer suit fabric is designed for long life and all high wear areas are reinforced with conductive rubber material, Compatibility: Can be worn with either the EOD-7B or MCS-4 helmets and is compatible with the BCS-3 Cooling Suit, Jacket Sleeves: May be removed to reduce fatigue when the risk allows for reduction protection. Award will be made to the offer meeting all specifications listed above with the lowest price. Awardee must complete a SF-3381 ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form, for payment via electronic funds transfer. This procurement will follow Simplified acquisitions procedures. All interested parties must submit a quote within 15 days after date of publication. Quotes are acceptable by mail and/or facsimile machine, (202)927-2986. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. (0049)

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