SOURCES SOUGHT
84 -- Passive Hearing Protection Systems with Sense of Presence
- Notice Date
- 10/27/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339999
— All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- M67854 MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND 2200 Lester Street Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6785412I3005
- Response Due
- 11/14/2011
- Archive Date
- 11/29/2011
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Glenn, jennifer.glenn@usmc.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THE REQUEST FOR THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is conducting market research for potential sources and products for a passive solution to provide hearing conservation to the Warfighter. Specifically, to identify passive products that not only protect hearing from high level energy sources but additionally provide a sense of presence at time when the user is not exposed to higher dB levels of sound. Hearing loss secondary to blast trauma, is now the most common combat injury in Iraq and Afghanistan. The use of passive hearing protection that protects against transient impact noise at the same time allowing ambient sound would enable Marines to continue to hear and respond in combat, thereby enhancing situational awareness while blocking and/or reflecting harmful blast shock waves in the ear canal. Current ear plugs and over the ear muffs block both loud sounds and the sound of normal speech. As a result, they are not worn when needed, or are worn in a manner that permits normal verbal communication but that makes the devices ineffective for hearing protection, MARCORSYSCOM is seeking information on hearing protection products, or products in development, that can meet the following specifications: No electronic components. Attenuates impact noise at 125 dB, 140 dB, 160 dB and 171 dB at least 30 dB Maintain a Noise Reduction Rate (NRR) of 12 or less. (NRR is a measure of how much noise earplugs block in the 30 decibel to 60 decibel volume range). Not protrude from the ear and interfere with headphones or helmets. Be available in multiple sizes to fit comfortably in the 5th percentile to 95th percentile Marine ™s ear canal. Not be a custom mold design and should be considered a consumable product. Material should be compatible with long term use. Responses should include: Information regarding products that are currently in manufacture and can be readily purchased and/or information on products that could address the above specifications with minimal modifications. Product information on specific passive hearing product to include sizing, materials and performance specifications in the areas of high level sound protection, ability to facilitate Situational Awareness, Ease of Use, Durability, and Acoustic Locate. Independent Test Lab data supporting the performance claims for both high level sound attenuation and NRR. Production lead time. Information regarding fit and comfort. Estimated unit pricing for the product to include estimated costs for any necessary product modification. Manufacturing capabilities. Information on any government contract vehicle your product is on (i.e. GSA, DLA, etc.) Respondents are requested to include literature, brochures, business size, and capabilities summaries directly addressing their ability to meet the hearing protection specifications. Material samples are welcome, however not required, and will not be returned. Furnished written materials and any proprietary information will be protected when clearly identified as proprietary. No telephonic responses will be accepted. Responses shall be submitted not later than 14 November 2011 to Jennifer Glenn, at email address jennifer.glenn@usmc.mil or via FEDEX/UPS deliveries to Commander, MARCORSYSCOM, 2200 Lester Street Quantico VA 22134-6050, Attn: Jennifer Glenn, 703-432-3266. Any/all questions regarding submission of materials should be addressed to Jennifer Glenn at jennifer.glenn@usmc.mil. THE REQUEST FOR THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME.
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