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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 01, 2006 FBO #1801
SOURCES SOUGHT

84 -- Sources Sourght for Parachutist Oxygen Mask for Military Free Fall

Notice Date

10/30/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

RDECOM, Natick (Soldier Support Branch), ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-NM, Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011
 

ZIP Code

01760-5011
 

Solicitation Number

W58P05-07-R-0007
 

Response Due

11/30/2006
 

Archive Date

1/29/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The U. S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) is seeking technical information on a Parachutist Oxygen Mask (POM) that will provide the Military Free Fall (MFF) parachutists a more dependable method of receiving supplemental ox ygen, the ability to use the same mask on different deliver systems, and a safer method of receiving supplemental oxygen due to the improved routing of the delivery hose and regulator. The POM will be used as part of the MFF parachutist oxygen life suppor t system, which includes the bailout bottle system and the portable oxygen console, both of which are already certified for use by the USAF. The POM will deliver diluted and 100% aviators grade oxygen to the parachutist when conducting MFF operations abo ve12,999-ft MSL, and will be used in altitudes as high as 35,000-ft Mean Sea Level during the conduct of High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) and High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) operations. The POM will be attached to the MFF parachutist helmet by bayonet r eceptacles and connect to the bailout bottles and consoles via a quick disconnect mechanism. The POM shall have the following capabilities: (Threshold (T) is a must-meet criterion; Objective (O) exceeds criterion.) (1) The commercial Parachutist Oxygen Mask will be required to perform at .99% probable reliability at the 90% confidence level (T) greater than .99% probable reliability at the 90% confidence level (O). (2) Shall be operable at up to 35,000-ft pressure a ltitude (T) shall be operable at greater than 35,000-ft pressure altitudes (O). (3) Shall be a low profile mask (T/O). (4) Must be capable of withstanding opening shock of 15gs (100-150 ms duration with a triangular pulse) and not break seal or dislodge (T/O). (5) Must remain securely on the parachutists face during movement on board the aircraft, aircraft exit, high speed free fall, parachute opening, descent and landing (T/O). (6) Shall be physically and functionally compatible with the American Flig ht Safety System (modified) and PHAOS bail out oxygen storage system (T/O). (7) Connection and routing of the oxygen supply hose shall not degrade the parachutists view nor interfere with the parachutists access to ripcords, emergency handles, accompany ing equipment or parachute flight controls (T/O). (8) Use of the POM will not degrade the parachutists view or access to ripcord, emergency handles, accompanying equipment and parachute flight controls (T/O). (9) Shall not interfere with the parachutist s ability to exit, free fall, deploy his parachute, conduct emergency procedures, control canopy flight, lower equipment or parachute landing (T/O). (10) Must provide sufficient concentration and flow of oxygen to the parachutist from time of disconnecti ng from the console through exit and descent under canopy from 35,000-ft pressure altitude to 10,000-ft pressure altitude (T/O). (11) Shall provide an anti- suffocation valve (T/O). (12) Shall operate at temperature ranging from - 65-deg Fahrenheit to + 160-deg Fahrenheit and humidity ranging from 0 to100 % non-condensing (T/O). (13) Shall be functionally and physically compatible with the Pre-Breathing Oxygen console (modified) and with the current Para Flite 8-man OXCON (T/O). (14) Shall incorporate s elf-sealing and non-crushable hoses where applicable (T/O). (15) Shall meet applicable requirements of Air Standardization Coordinating Committee (ASCC) Air Standard 61/101/11 (minimum standard for breathing equipment for parachutist between 13,000-ft and 25,000-ft pressure) (T/O). (16) Shall interface with communication equipment (mil spec internal mounted microphone and wiring) (T/O). (17) Frost or ice accumulation inside or outside the mask shall not preclude proper operation of the system (T/O). (18) All maintenance shall be capable of being performed at the unit level (T/O). (19) Shall remain operable for at least 20 jumps over a period of up to 180 days before requiring unit mainte nance (T/O). (20) Maintenance shall not require greater than 2-manhours per mask assembly (T/O). (21) Shall be compatible with the following helmets: ProTec, Advanced Combat Helmet and Gentex Aviator and PM HALO; and must connect to the helmet using stan dard bayonet connectors (T/O). (22) Shall be sized to fit the 5th and 95th percentile male/female parachutist (T/O). (23) Shall remain operable when operating in a predominantly sand and dust environment without any additional support requirements beyond that needed for the current mask assembly (T/O). (24) When connected to the pre-breathing oxygen console, the POM shall provide 100% concentration of oxygen to the parachutist (T/O). At this time, RDECOM is seeking sources, technical, and product information for an oxygen mask that meets the Army's requirements. This market survey is for informational purposes only; this is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). All interested firms, regard less of size, are encouraged to respond to this request for information. Proprietary information will not be disclosed outside the US Government. Responses may be sent via e-mail to nina.shopalovich@us..army.mil, or by regular mail to US Army RDECOM, SFAE- SDR-CIE (ATTN: Nina Shopalovich), Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760, Telephone (508) 233-5293, Fax (508) 233-6350. See Note 25. For assistance in interpreting the CBD announcements, please see the CBD Reader's Guide.
 

Place of Performance

Address: RDECOM, Natick (Soldier Support Branch) ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-NM, Building 1, Kansas Street Natick MA

Zip Code: 01760-5011

Country: US
 

Record

SN01173063-W 20061101/061030220446 (fbodaily.com)
 

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