84--Request for Information (RFI)Novel Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Materials

General Information Subject: Request for Information/Materials Post Date: 8 April 2010 Response Date: by 6 May 2010 Contracting Office Address RDECOM Acquisition Center Natick, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011 RFI/M Body The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Natick, MA would like to keep current with development of novel chemical-biological (CB) protective materials for potential use in a CB protective ensemble. This effort is in support of our Integrated Protective Fabric System (IPFS) program. These material technologies can include activated carbon based and non-carbon based materials, self-detoxifying materials, selectively permeable materials, and other novel technologies for individual CB protection. The goal is to obtain CB protective fabric that is similar to most or all of the characteristics listed in Table 1. Any prospective CB materials regardless of developmental maturity will be considered in this open call. Please see attached Table 1. Desired Characteristics for Chemical/Biological Protective Clothing Items or information submitted should be clearly identified. Please submit responses by 30 April 2010 to the point of contact identified below. Respondents should describe their products and technology. Respondents should, include available test results (including test method utilized), status of manufacturing and production, any unique or proprietary construction requirements related to the products and cost. Information for submission should include, but is not limited to, technical testing information (e.g. physical properties, performance characteristics, test methodology - TOP 8-2-501, ASTM, NFPA 701), available test results for CB performance, certification/compliance, description of how the material will be used in its intended end item, relevant company background/experience and any other information that the company believes demonstrates the value, performance and capabilities of their product(s) and the ability to meet the aforementioned desired performance. For developmental products, include estimates of the Technology Readiness Level (TRL). The government will assess submissions and may choose to perform independent physical and other testing to determine the best performing material / solution available. Companies may request testing results regarding only their own materials. This RFI is solely for testing and evaluation purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or the issuance thereof. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any materials or information submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the government for such information. Any information/samples submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the government for such samples. The testing results will be controlled and used for governmental purposes only. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Ms. Stephanie Flores, 15 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for market survey only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation document exists. POC for this request is Stephanie Flores (contact@example.gov). E-mail your questions to US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center at contact@example.gov.