HSC/PKRC, 8005 9TH STREET, BROOKS AFB TX 78235-5353

A -- FEMALE AIRCREW MEMBER BLADDER RELIEF POC POC: Earline Long-Zlotkowski, Contract Negotiator, (210)536-6250. 17. The United States Air Force is requesting information concerning non-developmental/ Off-The-Shelf (OTS) components for a Female Aircrew Member Bladder Relief (FAMBRC) capability. Now that women are flying combat aircraft, the need exists for a bladder relief system that can be used by women. Currently there are two commercial off-the-shelf products that can be used. Both of the devices are basically funnels shaped to fit the female anatomy with tubing to allow usage with the male ''piddle pack.'' FAMBRC requirements include collection of 1000 cc of fluid with no spillage and being ejection seat compatible. Some existing problems are comfort, compatibility with the exposure suit and the chemical defense ensemble, leakage, a longer zipper needed in the flightsuit, and practice for successful usage. The positive aspects are they are reusable, small, and inexpensive, costing no more than $15 each. Devices desired, however, which are compatible with aircrew life support equipment, functional in high performance aircraft environments, and that fit in the aircrew helmet bag. The device also needs to be more comfortable, require minimum practice to use, and have reduced spillage. If the device is to be worn, it must be comfortable during a 16 hour mission, and not cause any inflammation/irritation. To be considered, the following information needs to be submitted: (1) Description of components, including existing usage and application, (2) Data verifying compatibility with female usage, to include material compatibility with human usage, (3) Size and weight of components, (4) Cost in lots of 10, 100, and 1000, (5) Support hardware, if required, and cost in lots of 10, 100, and 1000, (6) Required maintenance, if any, (7) Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) data, if available, including any reliability data, and (8) Fire retardant/resistance of materials used. Responses to this request should be received within 30 days from date of publication in the Commerce Business Daily and can be sent via E-mail to: boll%kirk.decnet@hsdd3.brooks.af.mil. Responses can also be mailed to Ms Patricia Boll, Armstrong Laboratory, Crew Technology Division, 2504 Gillingham Drive, Suite 25, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas 78235-5104, phone(210) 536-3464. This is not a request for solicitations and any response to this RFI cannot be used by the government to form a binding contract. (0269)

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