Cdr, U.S. Army Chemical and Biological Defense Command, Procurement, Attn: AMSCB-PCB, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5423

A -- MARKET SURVEY FOR CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL AIR PURIFYING, FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR DUE 063097 POC Mr. Corey Grove, Research & Technology Directorate, US Army Edgewood RD&E Center, Attn: SCBRD-RTL, APG (EA), MD 21010-5423, (410) 671-6651 This is a market survey not a solicitation or invitation for bid. The U.S. Army Chemical and Biological Defense Command (CBDCOM) is conducting a market survey to identify novel respirator products or concepts which can be used for protection against chemical/biological (CB) warfare agents. Manufacturers or dealers of commercial or military respirators are sought. CBDCOM is searching for INFORMATION ONLY from companies that have a product or prototype concept that offers potential for meeting the requirements for a next generation mask for joint service general purpose CB applications. The respirator must be capable of providing full-threat eye and respiratory protection against current and future chemcial/biological agents. The respirator must minimize the overall physiological burden and mission degradation of the service men. Other fundamental requirements include the ability to integrate with personal protective gear such as helmet systems and CB clothing and compatibility with weapon sighting systems. Key design goals include a 50% reduction in breathing resistance, size/weight profile, and cost compared to conventional CB protective mask systems such as the M40A1 and MCU-2/P. Enhanced vision, communication, and optical correction capabilites are also key design goals. Interested manufacturers that have products that they believe can meet or exceed the above mentioned performance requirements and design goals should submit information and capabilities in the area. Information should include product brochures, descriptive literature, available test data, and relevant company background and experience. THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY. NO DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS OFFICE. The information received under this announcement will be used to identify commercially available respirators for consideration as candidate respirator systems for the future generation of joint service CB protective masks. Responses to this notice are to be sent no later than 30 June 1997 to Mr. Corey Grove at the above address. (0108)

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