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--USMC - SQUADBAK WATER RESUPPLY CARRYING SYSTEMS.

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The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center in Natick, Massachusetts, on behalf of the United States Marine Corps, is conducting a field evaluation for a new conceptual water carrying system designed to enhance squad-level water resupply. The contract involves the acquisition of 425 units of the 25-liter capacity water carrying system known as the Camelbak "Squadbak" in coyote color, manufactured by Camelbak Products, L.L.C., a small business based in Petaluma, California. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the operational effectiveness and advantages of the Squadbak compared to the existing standard 5-gallon water can used for resupply. Four units of the product will be deployed for field user testing across different Marine Corps operational missions at locations including MWTC, Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton, and FSSG during spring and summer of 2007. The system is designed to facilitate easier transport of a 50-pound load over a one-mile foot march and supports efficient refilling with features such as three refill stations, a 4-inch opening, a 1-inch hose connection, and two ports for hydration bladder refills. Additionally, the design minimizes water loss and significantly reduces volume when empty, improving its portability. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award with delivery FOB destination from the contractor’s facility in Petaluma, California, while inspection and acceptance will occur at a yet-to-be-determined destination. Should the product demonstrate sufficient operational benefits, the Government plans to establish salient characteristics for a competitive procurement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339999 with a small business size standard of 500 employees, and Kevin Parker serves as the point of contact for this solicitation.

General Info

U.S. Army contracts Camelbak for 425 Squadbak water carriers to improve Marine Corps resupply.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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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

U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick, MA, on behalf of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) has a requirement for a field evaluation for a conceptual water carrying system. Four Hundred Twenty-Five (425) 25liter water carrying system for squa d level resupply to determine its operational effectiveness and advantages over the current economical 5 gallon water can . The Government anticipates awarding one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Order to Camelback Products, L.L.C., a small business located in Petalu ma, CA. Product information is as follows: Camelbak Squadbak (#90619), Color- coyote. This order is being awarded to conduct a field user evaluation with 4 units (MWTC, Camp Lejeune unit TBD, Camp Pendleton unit TBD, and FSSG unit TBD) representing th ree different operational missions to determine its operational effectiveness during the spring/summer 2007. If the conceptual water carrying system is recommended for USMC use, salient characteristics will be prepared for competitive procurement. To meet this requirement, the Government requires a design that makes it easier for a Marine to the carry a 50lb. load by foot over a transport distance of 1 mile, allows 3 refill stations that best accommodate water resupply needs while minimizing water l oss; 4 inch opening, 1 inch hose connection and 2 ports to refill hydration bladders, and presents significantly smaller water volume when empty during transport. Delivery shall be FOB destination (contractor) Petaluma, CA and inspection and acceptance sha ll be at destination (to be determined) by the contractor. The North American Industry Classification System Identifier for this procurement is 339999; the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. Questions concerning this synopsis can be directed to Kevin Parker, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov .