U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE, ATTN AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

84 -- COMPRESSION SACK SOL DAAK60-96-U-0008 DUE 011596 POC Paul F. Borges Textile Technologist ATTN: SSCNC-ICC (SurD) Natick, MA 01760-5019 (508)233-4689 (Site Code DAAK60) (Site Code DAAK60) The U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to identify firms with the capability of producing Compression Sacks. The U.S. Army needs to provide the individual soldier with a compression sack that is designed to reduce the packed bulk of individual items of clothing and equipment. The required salient characteristics are summarized as follows: Compression Sack shall be cylindrical in shape with a height not to exceed 22 inches and a diameter not to exceed 14.5 inches, when empty. Compression Sack shall be constructed with water-repellent nylon material. Waterproof material is desired. Compression Sack shall have a top opening capable of being closed with a drawstring with cordlock closure. Compression Sack shall have a closed bottom with a sewn-in grab carry strap. The strap width shall be at least 1 inch wide. The strap shall be reinforced, double-stitced and bartacked to the compression sack. The exterior surface of the Compression Sack must be dull and non-reflective. The color of the Compression Sack must be compatible with the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). A BDU pattern is desired. Compression Sack shall have three sewn-on nylon compression straps (four are desired). Each strap shall be at least 2 inches wide. Compression Sack must be compatible with the currently fielded and developmental load carrying systems. Straps shall be affixed to Fast-Tex type fasteners. Interested firms must forwrd descriptive literature to Mr. Paul F Borges within 30 days after publication of this notice. The response should also include information about the company's facilities, whether the company is small business (500 employees or less), women owned or socially and economically disadvantaged. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No solicitation document is available at this time.(0355)

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