SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE, ATTN AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

84 -- IMPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE SOL DAAK60-CBD5-0023 DUE 070695 POC Kathleen Swift, Clothing Designer, Survivability Directorate, (508) 651-5451 Acquisition Directorate, U.S. Army Soldier System Command, Natick, MA 01760-5011. Improved Personal Flotation Device. Survivability Directorate, Kathleen Swift, Clothing Designer, (508) 651-5451. Commercially available, non-developmental sources are being sought. The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential suppliers/manufactureres of Life Vests and Flotation Devices. It should keep the wearer upright so the face remains above water if he is unconscious. There needs to be enough buoyancy to keep a soldier with all his gear afloat. This may total up to 273 pounds. The vest shall be inherently buoyant. Inflatable devices are not sought at this time. Interested firms must submit within 15 days following the publication of this synopsis, information on their products. This should include, at a minimum, an item description which details the material description, illustrations with corresponding descriptive information, previous related experience, personnel resumes, list of facilities, and any other specific information which the firm believes demonstrates its ability to perform the proposed work. In addition, include whether the firm is a small business, woman owned or socially and economically disadvantaged. For the purpose of this requirement, any concern with less than 500 employees is considered a small business. This notice is for information only, this is not a request for proposals. See Note 25. (0137)

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