--WEBBING, TEXTILE, WOVEN NYLON, UNIVERSAL CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNED

The Materials and Systems Integration Team, Individual Protection Directorate at the U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command, Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA has a need to identify possible solutions to incorporate the Universal C amouflage (UC) Pattern into standard Woven Nylon webbing. The government is conducting a market investigation seeking product information, manufacturing capabilities and/or samples of UC Nylon Webbing in the year 2006 to replace the military standard soli d color Woven Nylon webbing. The webbing shall meet or exceed the performance specifications in MIL-W-4088K, MIL-W-17337F, and A-A-55301 as applicable. The webbing is intended to be used as a replacement for the current webbing materials which are used o n the Armys Outer Tactical Vest (OTV). The government will perform all physical testing required to determine the best performance available. Companies may request testing results regarding only their own materials. Results from this evaluation may be used to update the current military specification. 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 the Infrared and Spectral requirements currently used for the UC pattern on the OTV outer-shell, (2) Conform to current physical performance requirements stated in MIL-W-4088K, MIL-W-17337F, and A-A-55301 as applicable, and (3) The nylon yarn used should be high tenacity, light resistant and heat resistant. In addition, UC webbing with flame resistant properties, UC webbing made from inherently flame resistance materials as well as printed UC web bing is desired. 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)), certification/compliance, relevant company background/experience, and any other information that the company believes demonstrates the value of their product(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 testing results will be controlled and used for governmental purposes only. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Mr. Francisco Martinez, Materials and Systems Integration Team, ATTN: AMSRD-NSC-IP-MS, 15 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for market survey o nly. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation document exists. The information received under this announcement may in the future be used to purchase items by the government for testing and/or preparation of a solicitation package for devel opment prototypes. POC for this request 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 Systems Center at contact@example.gov.