SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Military Working Dog (MWD) Handlers Kit, MWD Deployment Kit, and MWD Facilities Kit
- Notice Date
- 2/18/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 453910
— Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
- Contracting Office
- CECOM Contracting Center,Washington (CECOM-CC), ATTN: CCCE-CW, 10205 Burbeck Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5863
- ZIP Code
- 22060-5863
- Solicitation Number
- W909MY11R0MWD
- Response Due
- 3/28/2011
- Archive Date
- 5/27/2011
- Point of Contact
- Charlene Buduo, (703) 704-0860
- E-Mail Address
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CECOM Contracting Center,Washington (CECOM-CC)
(charlene.buduo@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (C4ISR) is seeking sources on behalf of the US Army's Office of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems for prototypes of a Military Working Dog Handlers Kit, Deployment Kit and Facility Installation Kit to support the following MWD requirements and missions: Specialized Search Dogs (SSD), Patrol Explosive Detection Dogs (PEDD), Military Mine Dogs (MMD), Patrol Narcotics Detection Dogs (PNDD) and Combat Tracker Dogs (CTD). This market research is an update of the previous source sought notification W909MY-10-Q-0001, due to the Government expanding the requirements. This notification is for market research purposes to identify potential sources who have the capabilities to successfully meet the Governments requirements for all three kits. It is the contractor's responsibility to bring to the attention of the Government's Contracting Officer such incompatibilities or omissions of equipment that would seem incongruous from being a fully functional kit when received by the end user. All prototype Kits are to be commercially available and shall meet the criteria below: Prototype MWD Handlers Kit : Estimated Purchase Quantity 240 each: Gear Bag; Shall be a back pack type bag capable of carrying Gear needed for dog with a minimum of 1709 cubic inches of cargo space and 100 ounce hydration system included. Shall be durable, abrasion resistant and capable of being integrated into the Modular Light Weight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system. Shall be in Military type color: OD green, Black, or of ACU pattern. Harness (Nylon); Shall be designed so as not to slide around on the dog and available in small, medium, and large sizes. Shall have a chest strap that has a two way adjustment and underbelly strap. Shall be durable, padded and lined for the dogs comfort. All straps shall be fastened with VELCRO. Harness (Leather); Shall be designed so as not to slide around on the dog and available in small, medium, and large sizes. Shall have a chest strap that has a two way adjustment and underbelly strap. Shall be durable, padded and lined for the dogs comfort. All straps shall be fastened with VELCRO. Lead 6 foot (Leather): Lead shall be treated with oil to soften, preserve, strengthen and waterproof the leather. Shall contain a handle on one end and 1 inch brass snap on the other. Lead 6 foot (Nylon): Lead shall be made of double ply nylon. Shall contain a handle on one end and 1 inch brass snap on the other. Lead 6 foot (All Weather): Lead shall be made of an all weather non-slip maintenance free material. Shall contain a handle on one end and 1 inch brass snap on the other. Lead 30 foot (Agitation): Agitation lead shall be made of nylon. Shall contain a handle on one end and 1 inch brass snap on one end. Lead 30 foot (Web): Lead made of nylon webbing. Shall contain a handle on one end and 1 inch brass snap on one end. Lead 26 foot (Retractable): Shall be durable with soft grip handle, positive locking system, instant stop brake and belt clip. k. Collar (Leather): Shall be available in small (18 inches x 1 inch), medium (22 inches x 1 inches) and large (26 inches x 2 inches sizes. Shall have heavy duty brass ring and buckle. Collar (Nylon): Shall be available in small (18 inches x 1 inch), medium (22 inches x 1 inches) and large (26 inches x 2 inches) sizes. Shall have heavy duty brass ring and buckle. Chain (Choke): Shall be made of stainless steel and available in small (21 inches x 4mm), medium (23 inches x 4mm) and large (27 inches x 4mm) sizes Collar (Pinch): Shall be made of stainless steel and designed to spread pressure evenly around the dog's neck. Shall links shall be rounded and shall be available in small (21 inches x 4mm), medium (23 inches x 4mm) and large (27 inches x 4mm) sizes Muzzle (Quick Fit): Shall be general purpose, made of nylon with VELCRO fastening for easy adjustment to fit dog. Shall be mesh with open front to allow for easier panting and breathing and ability to drink. Shall be available in small, medium, and large sizes. Muzzle (Leather): Shall be made with steel reinforced nose piece and padded liner for dogs comfort. Shall be available in small, medium, and large sizes. Muzzle (Agitation): Shall be leather with steel reinforced nose piece. Shall be available in small, medium, and large sizes. Chain (Kennel): Shall be steel construction, welded links 106 inches long with bolt snap. Stake (Tie out): Shall be steel construction 18 ea., 24 inches long. Shall have a domed shaped top to prevent the dog's chain from being tangled. Shall be designed to be driven into the ground by hammer and also designed to prevent the stake from turning after installation. Shall also have d-Ring type swivel to attach chain. Blanket (Dog): Blanket 72 inches x 80 inches, odor, moisture and stain resistant, machine washable and tear resistant. Boots (Dog): Shall be made of nylon with vibram soles and shall be available in extra small, small, medium and large sizes. Crate (Shipping): Shall be 32 x 22x 26 inches when unfolded, no more than 5 inches high when folded, non metal, weigh not more than 44 lbs, with lockable door. Bowl (Spill Proof): Shall be non-slip, anti splash, spill resistant bowel used for water or food. Shall have top dimension of 8 inches, inside hole no less than 4 inches, and 2 inches deep. Brush Animal Grooming: Shall be oval shaped with wooden head and stainless steel tips on bristles. Comb Animal Wooden handle: Shall be chrome nickel plated with brass body, wooden handle, 38 teeth and.031 inch separation between. Comb Animal Stainless Steel (shed blade): Shall be stainless steel with dual sided (fine/course) shedding blade, and plastic handle. Apron Grooming: Shall be light weight and treated to protect from water, hair, and chemical stains. Shall have two front pockets, zippers on pocket bottoms, neck strap with five snaps and long ties at waist. Trimmer Nail Animal: Shall be surgical stainless steel, with positive lock, non slip handles, and 6 inches overall length. Rake Animal Undercoat: Shall have nickel plated head pins with brush size 5 1/2 inches in length and head size is 3 1/2 inches long x 1/2 inch wide. Brush Animal (Slicker): Shall have curved head and stainless steel bristles. Tool De-Shedding: Shall have stainless steel de- shedding edge of 2 inches. Clippers animal: Shall be dual voltage with direct drive motor and 16 foot power cord with storage case. Kit First Aid (Animal): First Aid Kit IAW the United States Air Force (USAF) Program Of Instruction, Lackland, Air Force Base, TX [3ea., 3cc syringe with needle, 3ea., IV catheters 20g x 1.25, 3ea., IV catheter injection cap, 2ea., Penrose drain tube, tourniquet, 2ea., 14g/16g x 1" needle, 2ea., 20cc syringes, 1 ea., Skin Stapler, 2ea., KY/petroleum jelly jar, 1ea., Scrub brush, 1 ea., Pen light, 1 ea., Digital Thermometer, 1ea., Mosquito forceps, 1ea., Thumb forceps, 1 ea., Bandage Scissors, 1ea., 8oz Hydrogen peroxide, 1ea., 8oz Betadine solution, 1 ea.,4oz eye wash solution, 1ea., Stethoscope, 1 ea.,Box of 15 wipes towelettes, 1ea., Frontline 6 months supply, 3ea., Packages triple antibiotic ointment, 3 ea., Packages electrolyte,1ea., 1' Athletic tape,1ea., 2" Elastikon type tape, 1ea., Kwik stop powder, 1ea., Gold Bond Powder 1oz, 1ea., Bag Balm small, 1ea., Qtip bag of 20, 1ea., super glue tube, 1ea., Cotton balls bag of 25,2 ea., IV set, 2ea., IV extension set, 1 ea.,16oz bottle of alcohol, 2ea., Ice pack, large self activating, 1ea., 4x4 Gauze sponges, 10 pks. of 2, 1ea., Pectillin diarrhea bottle 4oz, 2ea., 4 inch gauze roll, 2 ea., 2 inch cast padding roll, 2ea., 3 inch Vet rap cohesive tape, ea., 3x4" Non-adherent pads, 3 ea., Gloves, pair (medical)]. Container Gear for Handler: Shall be watertight, crushproof, and dustproof 4 wheeled container with automatic pressure equalization valve. Shall be lockable with fold down handle. Exterior dimensions shall be: 44 inches x 25 inches x 16 inches; Interior dimensions shall be; 42 inches x 22 inches x 15 inches. Prototype MWD Deployment Kit : Estimated Purchase Quantity 240 each: Harness Rappelling (Dog): Shall be available in small, medium and large sizes. Shall have harness with v-ring, tie downs and buckle load rated to 2500 lbs. Shall be water resistant, made of denier cordura and washable. Tank Septic K9: Shall be made of stainless steel with foot operated lid and built in overflow device. Meter Weather: Shall be a pocket size weather meter which accurately measures, wind chill, Air, water and snow temperature displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius w/ accuracy of +/- 1 degree. Shall measure current, average and maximum wind speed displayed in Beaufort wind scale, Knots; MPH; KPH or feet per minute. Shall accurately measure Barometric pressure, Pressure trends, Altitude, Relative Humidity, Dew point Temperature, Wet Bulb Temperature, and Heat stress index. Display shall be backlit, shall provide update every 1 second, shall be waterproof and drop tested to Mil STD 810G and weigh no more than 3.6 oz. Container Air tight (Food): Shall be air tight with spin on lid and made of food grade high impact plastic. Shall have a 50 lb capacity and be stackable. Pad Resting (Dog): Shall measure 28 inches wide x 40 inches long, made of tear resistant nylon with 1 inches of foam and machine washable. Pad Cooling: Shall measure 19 inches wide x 36 inches long, made of durable tear resistant nylon and shall provided 3 chambers for cooling packs. Shall produce an Inside cooling temperature of 13 degrees C (55 F). Shall be non-toxic, shall be energized in water or freezer, and shall not harden when placed in freezer. Vest Cooling (Dog): Shall be made of durable material with Hook and Loop closures, with 2 chambers for cooling packs, shall absorb excess heat from dogs ventral abdomen allowing dog to naturally cool itself. Inside cooling temperature shall be 13 degrees C (55 F). Cooling packs shall be non-toxic, be able to be energized in water or freezer, and shall not harden when placed in freezer. Headlamp: Shall be an LED head mounted lightt, weighing no more than 10 oz, and battery operated and provide no less than 33 hours of illumination. Shall have an adjustable cloth strap, shall be corrosion proof and submersible. Flashlight Dual Switch : Shall provide one-thumb, instant engagement of color and IR functions MC, NV) and strobing functions(ST, LE models Infra red (IR): Shall provide no less than 100 Lumens of white LED light with ring of infrared LEDs with no less than 880 NM. Shall have 3 brightness levels for both white and IR lights. Shall have provide no less than 90 minutes of illumination on highest setting and no less 60 hours of illumination on lowest setting. Shall be powered by no more than two 3 volt lithium cells. Shall be waterproof to at least 1 meter. Shall weigh no more than 6 oz including retention system, batteries and MOLLE compatible clip. Shall provide a lockout mode to prevent accidental activation when not in use. Shall have both a constant on and momentary control switch. Light, K9 IR: Shall be battery operated LED IR light visible up to 5 KM in darkness. Shall be Omni directional, with 2 function flashing IR and steady on IR. Shall operate from -40 degrees C to + 50 degrees C and shall be waterproof. Shall not weigh more than 5 oz, and shall have a clip to attach to dogs collar. Battery life: Steady-On: 20 hrs, Flashing: 120 hrs. Bowl Collapsible (Water): Shall have a durable outer shell with a seamless waterproof liner and be leak proof and spill-resistant. Shall be 5 inches in diameter and 4 inches high. Shall have a volume of 5 cups, be collapsible to a dimension of 5 inches long x 5 inches wide x 2 inches high and shall have inch side release buckle. Bowl Collapsible (Food): Shall have a durable outer shell with a seamless waterproof liner and be leak proof and spill-resistant. Shall be 5 inches in diameter and 4 inches high. Shall have a volume of 5 cups, be collapsible to a dimension of 5 inches long x 5 inches wide x 2 inches high and shall have inch side release buckle. Camera System (Dog): Shall weigh no more than 2 pounds and shall have an Omni-direction microphone and a minimum battery life of 6 hours. Shall have line of sight (LOS) Signal Transmission of one half mile w/ integrated RF transmitter., Shall have a 0.0003 lux B/W CCD imager to provide enhanced low light capability. Shall have a minimum of 420 lines of resolution (Camera) and shall have 3.6MM lens with 92 field of view (FOV). Shall weigh no more than 2 pounds. The receiver shall have the capability to record Mini DVR format to a 4GB SD card and shall have video and audio recording times of no less than four hours. The receiver shall have capability to play back in Waveform Audio File (WAV) or Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) formats. Prototype MWD Facilities Kit: Estimated Purchase Quantity 28 each: Kennel Collapsible: Shall be 32 inches long x 22 inches wide x 26 inches high when unfolded and no more than 5 inches high when folded. Shall be non metal and weigh not more than 44 lbs, with lockable door. Scale, (Weight Training Aid): Shall have a capacity of no less than 2 lbs/0.90kg with an accuracy of 0.1g. Shall be LCD backlit, have a stainless steel platform, and powered by both AA battery and universal voltage AC adapter. Scale (Weight, Animal): Shall have a capacity of no less than 600 lb /270 kg, with increments of 0.2 lb / 0.1kg. Shall be no less than 42 inches long x 22 3/8 inches wide with a low profile of less than 2 inches. Shall have removable rubber mat, a remote LCD display with reweigh, LB/KG, On/Off and zero functions, low battery indicator, and auto-off feature operated by both AA battery and universal voltage adapter. Pail (water, flat back bucket): Shall be made of stainless steel and seamless. Shall have contoured and snag free handles feature with snag-free handles for added safety. Shall be dishwasher safe, easily cleaned and rust proof. Shall also hangs flush against fences, crates, kennels or exercise pens without rolling or tipping. Shall have no less than a 5 qt. capacity. Pan (feed): Shall be made of stainless steel, seamless, with 5 qt. capacity. Pad (belly): Shall be 36 inches long x 30 inches wide x 4 inches high, insect and bacteria resistant and waterproof with non skid surface. Bite Suit Helmet: Shall completely protect handler's head, neck and face, made from leather and fully padded. Intermediate Sleeve: Shall be made of durable jute material with no metal or outside plastic parts, have an adjustable tri level bite bar and adjustable padded handle inside. Shall provide protection from the bite and bite pressure of a working dog. Hidden Sleeve: Shall be configured for ambidextrous use and have Velcro straps for quick and easy adornment and removal. Shall offer maximum protection with flexibility. Shall provide protection from the bite and bite pressure of a working dog. Shall be adjustable, flexible, and bite pressure resistant. Apron (Bite K9): Shall be made of heavy weight leather, with adjustable neck strap and long ties at waist. Shall allow for mobility and provide protection from the dog claws and limited protection from bite and bite pressure of a working dog. Suit (Bite K9): Shall have hidden closures and gussets, durable and soft material, quick release closures' and snaps. Shall allow for mobility and provide protection from the bite and bite pressure of a working dog. Jute Cover: Shall be made of jute, with handle incorporated into design, and interior padding. Shall provide protection from the bite and bite pressure of a working dog. Neoprene Gauntlet: Shall be made of neoprene and no less than inches thick. Shall reduce chafing, bruising and pinching when worn under bite sleeves. Shall also provide limited protection from the bite pressure of a working dog. Muzzle Vest: Shall be made of a strong nylon material with thick padding. Leg Sleeve: Shall have handle outside bite area, full length closure on back and contain two removable bite bars/ tugs. Scratch Pants: Shall be resistant to puncture, abrasion and tearing, machine washable, padded on front and back, lined with material to wick away perspiration. Toy Tug (Jute): Shall be 2 inches wide x 10 inches long rolled jute with one handle. Toy Tug (Synthetic): Shall be 1 inch wide x 12 inches long made of synthetic material with one handle. Pistol (Starter/Simulator) Shall use 209 shot gun primer and have aluminum frame with rust resistant coating. Shall be a double action revolver with bright orange hand grips and orange cap on barrel. Shall have a six shot swing out cylinder. Pressure Washer: Shall be gas powered with a minimum 3000 psi at 3.0 GPM and adjustable pressure regulation. Shall include a cleaning detergent system, 50 foot steel reinforced hose with quick disconnects. Safe (Narcotics) Shall be equipped with a dial combination lock, four adjustable shelves, and provide 5.8 cubic foot interior capacity. Obedience Course: Shall consist of an adjustable dog crawl, unsteady walk, platform climb, Catwalks, broad jump, chain link panel, window hurdle, double stairway, dog walk, a-frame, and adjustable hurdles. Interested parties capable of providing the aforementioned kits may respond to this notice. Any response should include the following information: item description, commercial availability, commercial component line number (if available), National stock number (if available), size and color images of each specific component, delivery schedule (estimated length of time to deliver from award), estimated price per kit (with itemized pricing by component) and any quantity price breaks, company name, point of contact, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address, brief description of company and capabilities to provide all three kits, experience area, size, history, CAGE Code and evidence of current Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.com, large business or small business, category such as 8(a), HUBZone, or any other information that you feel would be pertinent. All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and will be protected from release to sources outside the Government. Responses shall be no longer than 30 pages and shall indicate compliance with the definition of a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101. NOTE: NO SOLICITATION IS ISSUED AT THIS TIME. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will in no way be obligated to purchase all or any part of the items described above. The U.S. Government will in no way be bound to this information and responses received if or when any solicitation is issued. All proposals received within 38 days after date of publication of this market research announcement will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail within 38 calendar days of the date of this notice to Ms. Charlene Buduo, Contract Specialist at charlene.buduo@us.army.mil. The subject of the mail message shall be: W909MY-11-R-0MWD - Market Research Response, Your Company's Name.
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