SURVIVABILITY DIRECTORATE, US ARMY NATICK RD&E CENTER, ATTN: SATNC-I, NATICK MA 01760-5019

84 -- BODY ARMOR SET INDIVIDUAL COUNTERMINE (BASIC) ANTIPERSONNEL MINE PROTECTIVE BOOTS OR OVERBOOTS, MARKET RESEARCH NUMBER: SOL W13G07-CBD6-0025 POC Denise Tolliver, (508) 233-5446 (Site Code DAAK60) The U. S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center is conducting Market Research to compile a list of manufacturers who are currently producing, and have available, antipersonnel mine protective boots or overboots or who can produce antipersonnel mine protective boots or overboots with a minimal development effort. The boots or overboots requirements are as follows: Minimum blast protection against one ounce of tetryl delivered by a pressure sensitive antipersonnel mine; coverage - foot, however, some ankle support is desired; overboots must be compatible with all sizes of the US Army standard combat boot, MIL-B-44152; and maximum weight of 5.0 lbs for size 10. (4.5 lbs desired). Interested firms must submit within thirty (30) days following the publication of this synopsis, information on their products. This should include as a minimum, and item description which details the material descriptions, any ballistic certifications, illustrations with corresponding descriptive information, previously related experience, personnel resumes, list of facilities (and locations), 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 or a small disadvantaged business. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available at this time.(0173)

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