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--Blast Protective Footwear Systems

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USA-SNOTE-030410-002Federal

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The U.S. Army Soldier Biological and Chemical Command, supporting the Program Manager for Clothing and Individual Equipment, is conducting market research to identify companies capable of designing or providing blast protective footwear for combat soldiers. The objective is to find a product or development plan that can be delivered within six to twelve months, offering protection against anti-personnel mines containing at least 75 grams of C4 explosive or equivalent. The footwear must either fit over the standard U.S. leather combat boot or be a single construction covering the foot to the lower calf, with materials resistant to abrasion, mildew, and water, and capable of providing traction on rough terrains such as mud, sand, and rocks. Weight of the footwear is targeted at a maximum of 2.5 pounds per boot for a U.S. size 9. Interested firms are requested to submit information within 30 days detailing their current products or modifications, along with technical specifications, performance data, independent test results, company experience, and pricing for existing and developmental products. Samples may be submitted without expectation of government payment. Responses should also include a statement indicating if the firm qualifies as a small business. This announcement is strictly for market research purposes and not a solicitation for quotations, with information gathered potentially being used for government testing or acquisition strategy development. Answers should be directed to the provided contact at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, MA.

General Info

U.S. Army seeks blast protective footwear prototypes, lightweight, durable, for combat use, responses due in 30 days.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

316210 - Footwear Manufacturing

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PostedApr 10

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-0000, USA

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Full Description

NA The U.S. Army Soldier Biological and Chemical Command, in support of Program Manager - Clothing and Individual Equipment, is conducting a market research investigation for Blast Protective Footwear. The goal of this effort is to identify firms with capabil ities to provide/design/develop protective anti-personnel mine footwear for use by the combat soldier in all terrains and conditions. Interest is in a readily available product or information on development that will be available within the next six to twe lve months. This will be based on a concise and attainable development/commercialization plan. The protective anti-personnel mine footwear must be capable of meeting critical technical requirements as follows: 1) Protection - the footwear shall provide a m inimum blast protection against anti-personnel mines containing a minimum of 75 grams of C4 explosive charge or equivalent with an injury assessment rated salvageable limb (threshold) or no major injury (objective); 2) Configuration - compatible to fit ove r the standard U.S. leather combat boot or equivalent design (threshold) or single construction footwear that covers the foot through the ankle area to the lower calf region of the leg (objective) and afford traction on mud, sand, and rocks traversed by mi litary personnel with upper materials that provide abrasion, mildew and water resistance; 3) Weight (objective) - maximum of 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg) per boot/footwear for an average size (approximately) U.S. size 9. Interested sources must, within thirty (30) days following the publication of this synopsis, respond with information on their current product(s) and how they are made or could be modified to address the military requirement. Interested sources shall include detailed information regarding their fir m's experience, personnel, and facilities. Product information should include product cost, technical information (e.g. technical literature, data and illustrations, ballistic certifications), performance capabilities, independent laboratory test results, and relevant company background/experience, and product sample if available. If a firm chooses to submit a sample, no payment will be made by the government for such sample. Firms should provide pricing for currently available product and estimated pricing for footwear currently under development. Firms responding shall indicate whether or not they are a small business. This notice is for market research only. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Mr. Michael Holthe, U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center, A ttn: AMSSB-RIP-A(N) Bldg #4 Room D323, Natick, MA 01760-5019. This is not a request for quotations. No solicitation document exists. The information received under this announcement may be used to purchase items for Government testing and/or for developin g acquisition strategy.