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

84 -- KNEE AND ELBOW PADS (KEPS) SOL W13G07-CBD7-0023 POC Mr. Ralph Screnci (508) 233-5483 (Site Code DAAK60) The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Center is conducting market research to identify commercial sources for Knee and Elbow Pads (KEP). KEP will consist of a pair each. There are no restrictions to the design or component materials. Th pads are intended to provide soldiers protection for the knees and elbows while engaged in soldier tasks that subject these areas to discomfort caused by impacts or pressure in all terrains/climates, low to medium intensity and technology conflicts. The fllowing are requirements: 1) Provide protection to knees and elbows from impact and pressure while employing rigorous individual movement techniques (IMT). 2) Provide protection to knees and elbows from protruding objects and debris, (e.g. rocks, gravel, glass, hard shell design objective). 3) Be securely retained in place during vigorous IMT in order to perform its stated function against protruding/sharp objecs. 4) Not restrict range of motion or constrict circulation while in place during IMT. 5) Be quickly and easily donned and doffed over boots and uniforms. 6) Fit majority of soldiers (from 5 feet to 6 foot, 2 inches in height and 110 to 215 pounds in weigh). 7) Have a waterproof impact liner and other quick drying materials. 8) Woodland camouflage desired, with subdued brown, green, or black colors acceptable. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1) Samples of candidate items meeting requirements will be considered at no cost or obligation to the government, and reviewed with all submittal to this announcement along with warranty information to include (but not limited to): standar warranty period, extendibility of warranty, warrantee provision for servicing/repairing items, conditions that void warranty. 2) Cost will be a critical evaluation factor. Responses to this announcement shall include a statement of intended use, estimatedproduction quantity unit price, and the current/projected annual production (availability) of the submitted items. Representative samples, information regarding past sales to the U.S. Government, and information or studies on injury reduction are desired. 3) This announcement is open to all potentially valid submittals from interested contractors. The stated requirements are for guidance, but not officialy established. This notice is for market research only. There is not solicitation document available. Interested parties may respond by mail to the address above, ATTN: Mr. Ralph Screnci. (0366)

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