Emergency Escape Masks

Description: This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), on behalf of the Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC). Note that this is not a request for offers. A determination by the Government not to issue a solicitation based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This RFI seeks industry comments to assist the Government in locating potential sources with the ability to satisfy its requirement. The critical elements of this RFI are: 1. Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) that is self-contained Oxygen-generated for a minimum of 15 minutes time frame. 2. The EEBD must be a hooded style to support an individual who's face does not support a mask that seals (eyeglasses, long hair or beards) and permits communication. 3. The EEBD shall be in a durable carrying case with a strap and shall weigh less than 5 pounds and have the capability of stacking in storage cabinets. 4, EEBD must be NIOSH-Approved for use as an escape breathing device for hazardous atmospheres including: Gas, Smoke, and other fumes. 5. No air or gas cylinders are acceptable. Small businesses including businesses in all socio-economic categories that are certified and qualified as a small business under NAICS: 339999, Size Standards: 500 employees are encouraged to respond. RFI Guidelines: Please note that this synopsis is for INFORMATIONAL and PLANNING purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses to this RFI will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not pay for the information solicited nor recognize any costs associated with the submission of this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is to provide an opportunity for industry to enhance the success of any future procurement to meet this requirement. Any information obtained as a result of this RFI is intended to be used by the Government on a non-attribution basis for program planning and acquisition strategy development. Providing data/information that is limited or restricted for use by the Government for that purpose would be of very little value and such restricted/limited data/information is not solicited. By submitting the information in response to this RFI, submitters of such information consent to the release and dissemination of submitted information to any Government or non-Government entity to which WHS releases and disseminate the information for review. As such, to the extent that any information submitted in response to this RFI is marked as or construed to be proprietary or business-sensitive, submitters are hereby notified (a) about the potentiality that such information may be disclosed to third parties and (b) that submission of information in response to this RFI constitutes consent to such handling and disclosure of submitted information. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Potential small business sources are invited to submit a Capabilities Statement addressing the ability of their company to meet the objectives. ***As of June 4, 2012, Questions and Government Responses have been posted. In addition, the deadline has been extended.*** All responses should be submitted via e-mail to dennis.luquette@whs.mil and kenyada.corley@whs.mil no later than 12:00 noon on June 7, 2012. Only attach MS Word/Excel compatible files or Adobe Acrobat PDF files in electronic correspondence. WHS will not acknowledge receipt of responses to this RFI. If you would like to arrange an alternate delivery method please send an email to the above addresses.