SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Enhanced Underwater Breathing Apparatus - RFI
- Notice Date
- 12/1/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- RFIEUBA
- Response Due
- 12/21/2005
- Description
- MARKET RESEARCH/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. The Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting a survey of potential sources for an underwater breathing apparatus capable of operating on a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. The request is for systems that meet Naval Sea Systems Command Program Management Sea 399 (NAVSEA PMS 399) protocol for undersea operations and meet the criteria for placement on the Certified for All Navy Use list (ANU). The objective of the system is to increase effectiveness compared to current underwater breathing apparatuses in use. The mission profile consists of combatant divers operating underwater in two-person dive teams. The dive team will be tethered with a buddy line. The dive teams may be riding a two-person diver propulsion device, and at other times free-swimming using fins. The maximum no-decompression operating depth is 130 ft. The system must possess the following capabilities: maintain an oxygen partial pressure of 1.3 atmospheres; be chest mounted; be capable of both semi-closed circuit and closed circuit operation; possess a low magnetic signature; and have an integrated (but separate) buoyancy compensator. Please include the willingness of the company to participate in a demonstration of their product. MARCORSYSCOM will not pay or provide reimbursement for any costs incurred in the preparation or delivery of the requested information. Industry firms capable of providing the required systems, in whole, are invited to submit a response to this notice. MARCORSYSCOM anticipates using the GSA schedule for this opportunity although interested parties not on the GSA schedule are encouraged to participate. Firms should identify/submit a copy of their GSA schedule, if applicable. Firms should also include literature, brochures, price lists, estimated production capacity, and capabilities summaries directly addressing their ability to meet the aforementioned needs. At a minimum, the capabilities summary should include the following: system description, system maturity, weight, dimensions, dive duration time, power requirement, and any required interfaces. Interested firms are requested to respond NLT 21 December 05, stating their business size, NAICS Code, and identifying a corporate point of contact. Interested sources should respond to: (U. S. Mail address) Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN IWS/R&R-Erin Brakensiek, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134. THE SUBMISSION OF 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.
- Record
- SN00943131-W 20051203/051201212448 (fbodaily.com)
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