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99 -- Underwater Full-Face Mask (FFM) replacement for the MK-24. System shall be Commercial Item, Non-Military Specifications.

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The Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) in Panama City, FL, is seeking vendors to provide an Underwater Full Face Mask (FFM) to replace the current MK-24 model. The required FFM must be a commercial item that meets the operational needs of Special Operations Divers, including the capability for an underwater switchover between open circuit and closed circuit modes through a single maneuver. Compatibility with existing closed circuit underwater breathing apparatus (UBA) and adaptability to future systems are essential. The mask must feature a comfortable equalization device for nose clearing, support in-water communications in all operational modes, and be operable at depths up to 130 feet of seawater and temperatures ranging from 28 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. A cold water conversion kit is acceptable for operations below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Vendors are asked to submit technical literature demonstrating how their FFM meets these requirements. Responses must be sent by email to the Contracting Officer, Chris Diehl, at [email hidden] no later than close of business on March 8, 2002. This request is for information only, with no solicitation available, and telephone inquiries are not accepted. The Navy reserves the right to procure multiple awards via simplified acquisition procedures based on the received technical submissions. The technical point of contact for further information is LCDR Edward Naggiar at the NEDU. This effort is intended to ensure the acquisition of a versatile, user-friendly, and reliable mask system within commercial standards to support the demanding conditions faced by special operations divers.

General Info

Navy seeks versatile full face mask with underwater switchover for special operations divers.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Experimental Diving Unit

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PostedFeb 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Experimental Diving Unit

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficePANAMA CITY, FL, 32407-7015, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Experimental Diving Unit

Office AddressPANAMA CITY, FL, 32407-7015, USA

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Full Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. The Navy Experimental Diving Unit, Naval Sea Systems Command, Panama City, FL. Is seeking vendors to provide an Underwater Full Face Mask (FFM) for the replacement of the MK-24 Full Face mask (FFM). System shall be a Commercial Item and must be capable of satisfying the operational requirements of the Special Operations Divers. Minimum requirements for a desirable Full Face Mask (FFM) shall have the following operational characteristics. Switchover capability that allows underwater switching between open circuit and closed circuit operation. This shall be a one-maneuver operation. FFM must be compatible with current closed circuit underwater breathing apparatus (UBA), and can be easily adaptable to any future UBA system. FFM Shall have a comfortable easy to use equalization (nose clearing device). FFM Shall allow in-water communications regardless of operational mode. FFM shall be capable of operating to a maximum depth of 130 FSW (Feet of Seawater) and in temperatures of 28 - 105 F. A cold water conversion kit is acceptable for operation in water temperatures below 35 F. Information that is unique to the FFM also should be included. This FFM Shall Be a Commercial Item (Non-Military Specifications). Technical point of contact: LCDR Edward Naggiar, N.E.D.U. Code 03. Telephone: (850)-230-3100. Forward technical literature with complete description and specification showing the company's ability to meet the Special Operations Underwater FFM requirements to: Navy Experimental Diving Unit, Contracting Officer, Code 053, Chris Diehl, 321 Bullfinch Road, Panama City, Fl. 32407-7015, or to The E-Mail address stated below. Multiple awards may be procured via SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES following review of the technical information received. Responses to this request shall be sent to E-Mail address: contact@example.gov by C.O.B. March 8th 2002. Telephone request are unacceptable. E-Mail Request to contact@example.gov . NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE.

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