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99 -- CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE HOODS SOL DAAM01-95-R-0003 POC Contract specialist, Stephen skilnik, (410) 671-3955, contractingofficer, William T. Hofmann, (410) 671-2209 (site Code DAAM01) The U.S. Army Edgewood research, development and engineering Center has a requirement for the production of chemical protective hoods (10,000). This Hood constitutes part of a full protective ensemble which will be worn by emergency responders in the event of an accidental release of toxic chemical agents. This Hood will cover and protect the wearer'S head andshoulders. Key system performance requirements and critical characteristics include the following: 1) the Hood will be made of Butyl Rubber coated nylon cloth. 2) the Butyl Rubber coated cloth will have aminimum weight of 6.8 ounces and a maximum of 8.0 ounces per square Yard.3) the Hood must interface with the following four Commercial poweredairpurifying respirators (paprs): Mine safety appliances, Inc., part NO.494236; racal Health & safety, Inc., part NO. 520-01-98; survivair, Inc., part NO. 5400-00; and Cabot safety products, part NO. RP51a. 4) the Hood must be able to be secured to the eye lenses and air hoses of all four specified paprs. 5) fabric seams will be stitched and sealed using heatactivated/bonded adhesive and tape reinforcements which meet requirements for a life support system. 6) the Hood must meet toxic chemical agentimpermeability requirements. The contractor must have the capability to deliver 400 units per month after approval of first firms responding to this announcement and should reference the Solicitation number. Solicitation will be issued on or about 1 Feb 1996. This is a 100% small business setaside. SIC Code 3069 applies. All requests for a copy of the Solicitation must be in writing, faxs are acceptable (FAX 410-671-4549 response shall be within 30 days of the announcement(0002)

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