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

84 -- BODY ARMOR SET, INDIVIDUAL COUNTERMINE (BASIC) BALLISTIC PROTECTIVE TROUSERS, MARKET RESEARCH NUMBER: SOL W13G07-CBD6-0028 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 Body Armor Manufacturers who are currently producing, and have available, ballistic protective trousers or who can produce ballistic protective trousers with a minimal development effort. The trouser requirements are as follows: Minimum ballistic protection for the upper leg against the 16 grain, right circular cylinder (RCC) at V50, 2300 feet per second and for the lower leg against 16 RCC, at V50, 2000 feet per second; ballistic protection shall be from the waist to the top of the foot; the design shall have adjustable shoulder straps, groin protection, flexible knee joint, visual camouflage against detection; sizing system shall fit the 5th percentile female to the 95th percentile male soldier; maximum weight of 19 lbs. For the medium size (17 lbs. desired); and compatible with Personnel Armor System for Group Troops (PASGT) Vest and future developmental body armor. 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.(0206)

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