SOLICITATION NOTICE
84 -- The U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Command, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA has a requirement for a (MICH) Product Improved Helmet System. This is a 15 day presolicitation notice & supersedes W911QY-09-R-0005 30 Oct 08 and is not an RFP.
- Notice Date
- 11/26/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick, 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
- W911QY09R0005
- Response Due
- 1/25/2009
- Archive Date
- 3/26/2009
- Point of Contact
- Peter McDonald, (508) 233-4123<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army RDECOM-Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Program Manager- Special Operations Forces Survival Systems (PM-SSS), Natick, MA has a requirement for two (2) Modular Integrated Communication Helmet (MICH) Product Improved Helmet Systems. The Government anticipates a Full and Open Competitive acquisition; however, the Government reserves the right to change the solicitation procedure. It is anticipated that a final Fedbizopps Announcement and solicitation will be released in December 2008, with complete proposals due in estimated 120 days after release. Two (2) categories of Ballistic Helmet Shell are requested; 1) MICH-STANDARD & 2) MICH ENHANCED. The MICH-STANDARD is an improved MICH helmet that provides the SOF Operator current state of the art ballistic and impact protection. MICH-STANDARD meets or exceeds all of the current MICH helmet requirements with the additional benefit of less weight and flexible configuration by the operator for the full spectrum of Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission requirements allowing operators to conduct primary or collateral functions. From insertion by various platforms and operational techniques through complex actions on the objective, to eventual extraction by various platforms and/or techniques there is a constant need for ballistic protection. The MICH-STANDARD helmet will be used throughout the spectrum of SOF operational continuum, from Humanitarian Assistance and Peacekeeping, through Counter-Terrorism and Counterinsurgency, to low intensity conflict and full-scale war. The environmental conditions will range from tropic to arctic and from arid desert to open ocean with weather conditions associated with these environments to include limited visibility. The MICH-ENHANCED is an improved MICH helmet that provides the SOF Operator current state of the art ballistic and impact protection. provides all the added benefits and protections of a Standard MICH helmet with the added features of configurability for the full spectrum of SOF mission, plus the MICH-ENHANCED will provide protection against 7.62 x 39mm PS ball. The Government envisions a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be awarded for each helmet line or a single award if one vendor wins both helmet lines as a result of the Request for Proposals (RFP) but reserves the right to make single awards, multiple awards or no awards. The Government anticipates a one-year Base Ordering Period, with four, one-year Options. When released, the solicitation, including all amendments and applicable documents (with the exception of patterns, if applicable) will only be available in electronic medium at US Army RDECOM Natick Contracting Division at https://www3.natick.army.mil. A vendor information day is planned for 1000 on 10 December, 2008 for any vendors interested in participating in the solicitation. Interested parties should reply to Peter McDonald at 508 233-4123. A technical demonstration day is planned for 0700-1200 on 18 December, 2008. Attendance is limited to one technical rep per vendor. Meeting will take place at Aberdeen Test Center. Interested vendors should coordinate with Jason Kruise via email at Jason.kruise@us.army.mil. Office 508 233 6203 Cell 508 314 1580. NOTICE: Complete proposals shall contain Contractors technical, manufacturability, past performance, price and sub-contracting areas to include certified ballistic testing data and Production Demonstration Samples (PDSs) packages (35 PDSs per configuration) with in accordance with the RFP. An estimated 150 helmets are necessary to complete the testing if both CLINS are submitted. NOTICE: All risk and costs associated with the preparation, completion, or submission of proposals belongs solely to the vendor. NOTICE: All data contained herein is for information only and is subject to change. In the event of discrepancy between the information shown on this Web Page and the actual solicitation documents, the actual solicitation documents and amendments thereto shall govern.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street Natick MA<br />
- Zip Code: 01760-5011<br />
- Zip Code: 01760-5011<br />
- Record
- SN01710791-W 20081128/081126215307-24d37baf9f53ab049c0c5465df596c66 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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