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--Inherently Flame Retardant Materials for use on the Outer Shell of the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV)

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The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center is seeking information on inherently flame retardant (FR) materials suitable for the outer shell of the currently fielded Outer Tactical Vest (OTV). The intent is to find materials that provide flame retardant properties while matching or exceeding the weight, performance, and specifications of the existing OTV shell fabric as outlined in the CO/PD 00-02G specification. The government will handle all testing to evaluate the durability, ignition resistance, and overall performance of submitted materials, focusing on characteristics such as increased ignition time and reduced melt and drip. Interested companies are encouraged to submit technical details, manufacturing capabilities, pricing, certifications, and relevant experience, as well as physical samples for evaluation within 30 days following the announcement. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Berry Amendment restrictions, requiring all materials and manufacturing to meet specific U.S. sourcing guidelines. Key performance parameters include infrared spectral, visual color, and physical property requirements consistent with current specifications, alongside the critical flame retardant functionality. The submission of samples and information will aid the government in potentially updating military specifications to incorporate inherently flame retardant materials in the OTV outer shell. This notice is for market research purposes only and not a request for quotations; no payment will be made for submitted samples, and all results will be used for government evaluation only. Points of contact are provided for questions or submissions, and responses are to be directed to the Multifunctional Materials Team at the Natick center.

General Info

Seeking inherently flame retardant materials for Outer Tactical Vest shells, meeting performance and Berry Amendment compliance.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

313210 - Broadwoven Fabric Mills

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PostedMar 7

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Organization & Contact Information

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 Multifunctional Materials Team, Warfighter Science, Technology and Research Directorate at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA has a need to identify possible solutions to add Flame Retardant (F R) properties to the outer shell of the Armys currently fielded Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) by means of inherently flame retardant fibers / materials. The government is conducting a market investigation seeking product information, manufacturing capabiliti es and/or samples of inherently FR materials, which are comparable in weight and specifications to the current OTV. The outer shell fabric shall meet or exceed the performance specifications in CO/PD 00-02G. The government will perform all physical and o ther required testing to determine the best performing material / solution available. Companies may request testing results regarding only their own materials. Results from this evaluation may be used to update the current military specification to inclu de Inherently FR materials in construction of the OTV shell. When submitting U.S. contracts, offers are cautioned that their products (all materials and manufacturing) must comply with Berry Amendment Restrictions (see DFARS 252.225-7012). Products shall meet the following critical performance requirements: (1) Conform to current IR spectral performance requirements listed in CO/PD 00-02G, (2) Conform to current visual color requirements listed in CO/PD 00-02G, (3) Conform to current physical performance requirements listed in CO/PD 00-02G, and (4) Flame retardant with a focus on durability, increasing ignition time and reducing melt and drip. It is also desired that this material be comparable to current OTV outer shell materials in performance, weight , and where possible, cost. Interested firms are requested to submit information on their product within thirty (30) days following the publication of this synopsis. Information should include, but not limited to, product cost, technical information (e.g . physical properties, performance characteristics, test methodology (e.g. ASTM, AATCC, NFPA 701)), certification/compliance, relevant company background/experience, and any other information that the company believes demonstrates the value of their produc t(s) and the ability to meet the aforementioned requirements. Companies are also encouraged to submit samples for evaluation. Any information/samples submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the government for such samples. The tes ting results will be controlled and used for governmental purposes only. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Mr. Francisco Martinez, Multifunctional Materials Team, ATTN: AMSRD-NSC-WS-TM, 15 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for ma rket survey only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation document exists. The information received under this announcement may in the future be used to update the current specification to include Inherently FR materials. POC for this req uest is Francisco Martinez +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. Email your questions to US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center at contact@example.gov.