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B -- IDENTIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL TEST METHODS SOL DAAK60-CBD5-0029 DUE 071195 POC CAROLE A. FARIA, TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIST, (508)651-5460 The U.S. Army Natick, Research, Development & Engineering Center is conducting an industry and academia survey to identify test methods, techniques, standards, specifications, handbooks or related documents that can be used to measure comfort and durability performance of fabric, clothing and individual equipment. Also of interest is consumer and market research data in the areas of comfort and durability of fabrics, clothing, and equipment. The information will be used by an industry/government working group to develop performance criteria for military clothing and equipment. Information is requested within 45 days following the publication of this synopsis. This is not a request for proposals. No solicitation document is available.(0180)

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