Soldier Systems Command, Acquisition Directorate, Attn AMSSC-AD, Natick MA 01760-5011

84 -- FULL FACE BALLISTIC PROTECTION Sol DAAK60-95-U-0001 Due 093095 POC Mechanical Engineer Mark W. Wolfson (508) 651-5437 (Site Code DAAK60) Commercially available, non-development sources are being sought. The U.S. Army Soldier System Command (SSCOM) Natick, MA is conducting a Market Survey to compile a list of manufacturers who are currently producing full face ballistic protection or can produce items with a minimal effort. The face shield must: a) defeat a .22 caliber chisel-nosed fragment with V/50 = 220 m/ =720 ft/s up to a 9mm 124 grain FMJ round, b) protect the entire face, c) be glare, scratch and static resistent, d) be attachable and compatible with all sizes of the Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet without prescription eyeglasses, f) be compatible with the M-40 Gas Protective Mask, and g) have a maximum weight of 3 pounds (for the highest level of protection. Interested firms must submit within 30 days following the publication of this synopsis, information on their products. This should include at a minimum an item description which details the material descriptions, any ballistic certifications, 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 (less than 500 employees), woman owned, or socially and economically disadvantged. This Is Not A Request For Proposals. No solicitation document is available at this time. (237)

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