SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Improved Flame Resistant Fabrics for Combat Uniforms via Spacer Fabrics and Reflective Technology
- Notice Date
- 5/31/2007
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 314999
— All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Contracting Office
- RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- USA-SNOTE-070531-006
- Archive Date
- 8/29/2007
- 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 currently fielded combat uniforms via spacer fabric and/or reflective technology. The government is conducting a market investigation seeking product information, manufacturing capabilities and/or samples of FR fabrics which use spacer fa brics and/or reflective technology to increase the FR capabilities of combat uniforms. The government will perform all physical and other required testing to determine the best performing material / solution available. Companies may request testing resul ts regarding only their own materials. Results from this evaluation will be used to determine the state of technology and may result in follow-up efforts. When submitting U.S. contracts, offers are cautioned that their products (all materials and manufac turing) must comply with Berry Amendment Restrictions (see DFARS 252.225-7012). Products shall meet the following critical performance requirements: (1) Have the ability to be printed to conform to current IR spectral performance requirements of the Univ ersal Camouflage (UC) pattern, (2) Have the ability to be printed to conform to current visual color requirements of the UC pattern, (3) Conform to current physical performance requirements of combat uniforms, (4) Flame retardant with a focus on durability , increasing ignition time and reducing melt and drip, and (5) Must use spacer fabric technology and/or reflective technology as part of the FR mechanism. It is also desired that this material be comparable to current combat uniform materials in performan ce, 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 inform ation (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 th eir 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. Marc Mathews, Multifunctional Materials Team, ATTN: AMSRD-NSC-WS-TM, 15 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is fo r market survey only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation document exists. POC for this request is Marc Mathews (508) 233-5528, FAX (508) 233-4651 or email Marc.Mathews@us.army.mil. Email your questions to US Army Natick Soldier Resea rch, Development, and Engineering Center at Marc.Mathews@us.army.mil.
- Record
- SN01306582-W 20070602/070531221156 (fbodaily.com)
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