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83--Fire resistant (FR) materials for possible use in the Special Operations Forces Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) items

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Submission Closed12/16/2009, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Army Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center is seeking fire resistant materials for use in Special Operations Forces Protective Combat Uniform items. The solicitation covers eight distinct material categories, including next-to-skin, light and heavy insulative, micro fiber shell, wind resistant, impermeable, loft insulative, and general combat uniform fabrics. Each category has specific technical requirements regarding weight, air permeability, Clo value, and moisture vapor transfer rate. All submitted materials must adhere to ASTM D-6413 standards for vertical flammability, after flame, after glow, and char length, both initially and after 25 launderings. This request is subject to the Berry Amendment and is intended for market survey purposes only. Interested manufacturers must provide one yard of material and a corresponding test report by January 15, 2010, and must be capable of supplying an additional 40 yards if selected for further prototyping and evaluation.

General Info

US Army seeks fire resistant materials for Special Operations Forces combat uniform prototyping.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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313210 - Broadwoven Fabric Mills

Place of Performance

RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick R&D (RDECOM-CC) ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1,, MA

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 8

Sources Sought

Notice updatedDec 9

Response deadline changed from Dec 8, 2009 to Dec 16, 2009. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineDec 16

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

12/16/2009, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

The Program Manager-Special Operations Forces Survival, Support & Equipment Systems (PM-SOF SSES) office at the U.S. Army Soldier Research Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA is seeking fire resistant (FR) materials for possible use in the Special Operations Forces Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) items. The paragraphs below detail the categories of materials that are being solicited. Manufacturers can submit materials for any or all of the below materials. The material shall meet the following critical performance requirements: Next-to-skin fabrics: Lightweight performance materials with wicking and quick drying capabilities. Weight: 3.3-3.7 oz/yd2; Air Permeability: 675-765 ft3/ft2/min; Clo: 0.10-0.70; Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate (MVTR): 1575-2500 g/m2/24hr Light insulative fabrics: Materials to be worn next-to-skin which provide insulation in extreme cold and moisture management. Weight: 6.0-7.0 oz/yd2; Air Permeability: 145-235 ft3/ft2/min; Clo: 0.40-0.80; MVTR: 1100-1800 g/m2/24hr Heavy insulative fabrics: Provide extreme warmth, and is highly compressible. Weight: 6.0-7.2 oz/yd2; Air Permeability: 345-370 ft3/ft2/min; Clo: 1.30-1.40; MVTR: 2000-2300 g/m2/24hr Micro fiber shell materials (soft-shell): Breathable materials which provide water and wind resistance. Weight: 5.0-6.0 oz/yd2; Air Permeability: 0.3-5.0 ft3/ft2/min; MVTR: 775-1000 g/m2/24hr Wind resistant materials: Highly compactable materials which block wind while still providing moisture management. Weight: 2.0-3.5 oz/yd2; Air Permeability: 0.1-1.0 ft3/ft2/min; MVTR: 775-1000 g/m2/24hr Impermeable materials: Waterproof materials that are breathable and offer moisture management. Weight: 3.40-3.75 oz/yd2; Air Permeability: 0 ft3/ft2/min; MVTR: 500-700 g/m2/24hr Loft insulative materials: Provide warmth in extreme conditions, both wet and dry, compressible, offers water repellency and is fast drying. Weight: 5-6 oz/yd2; Air Permeability: 0.1-1.0; Clo: 0.60-0.75 Combat uniform fabrics: Temperate weather materials, such as 50/50 NYCO. Can be synthetic or natural fibers. Weight: 5-7 oz/yd2 All materials must also meet the following FR standard (Threshold requirements are required performance levels and Objective requirements are desired performance levels.): Test method: ASTM D-6413, Initial & after 25 Launderings according to AATCC 135,3,V,Aiii Characteristics being examined are: Vertical Flammability, After Flame (AF) (sec), After Glow (AG) (sec), Char Length (CL) (in), and No Melt/No Drip. Threshold performance levels are: 2.0 sec max AF, 10 sec max AG, 5.0 in max CL Objective performance levels are: less than 1.0 sec AF, less than 8 sec AG, less than 4.5 in CL This Sources Sought notice is subject to the Berry Amendment, 10 USC 2533a. Manufacturers who believe they have product(s) capable of meeting the above requirements are requested to submit 1 yard of material and a test report showing performance characteristics of the material by 15 January 2010. Manufacturers must be able to supply 40 yards of the material for testing and prototyping if their material is selected for evaluation. There is no color requirement for the testing material; any readily available material may be utilized. 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 Charlotte Johnson at PM-SOF SSES, Attn: Charlotte Johnson, 15 Kansas Street, Bldg. 4 Room D-017, Natick, MA 01760. This notice is for market survey only. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. POC for this request is Charlotte Johnson, +1 (555) 000-0000 or Email at contact@example.gov.