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

84 -- IMPROVED GLOVE INSERT SOL DAAK60-97-R-9636 DUE 082897 POC Contract Specialist MICHAEL A. WINN (508) 233-4125 (Site Code DAAK60) The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps, has a requirement for "Improved Glove Inserts" for use in a stand-alone mode, and for use under the Light Duty Work Glove (CID-A-A-52055). The inserts shall possess the following characteristics and properties, at a minimum: they shall be of four fingers and one thumb design with elastic cuffs; the front exterior side of the palm, fingers, and thumb shall be designed with a non-slip grip-enhanced surface; the material used in the insert's production shall provide comfort (e.g. wick moisture away from the skin, be quick-drying, provide appropriate heat retention, and not cause itch, rash, or other discomfort) to the wearer; the inserts shall be "Olive Drab 483" in color; the inserts must provide adequate warmth to the wearer when worn under the Light Duty Work Glove during activity in dry environments in a temperature range of 40 to 50 degrees F; the inserts shall be provided in multiple sizes so as to fit under the five sizes ofthe Light Duty Work Glove and the 5th percentile female Marine to 95th percentile male Marine; they shall be capable of withstanding contact with a 400 degree F surface for five seconds; and the inserts shall be capable of being laundered without problems with shrinkage, melting, and colorfastness. This requirement may be set aside for small business, if sufficient interest is shown by responsible small businesses. The SIC code for these inserts is 2381, and small business size standard is 500 employees. Parties interested in providing the aforementioned items must respond to this announcement in writing. Small business responses must also include a capability statement providing sufficient information on areas such as the company's facilities, management, personnel, and related experience so as to allow the Government to make a determination as to the small businesses ability to meet the Marine Corps' requirements. This acquisition will be handled under part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Responses to this announcement must be forwarded to the address above, or facsimile (508) 233 5286, and shall include a statement as to whether or not the interested party is a small business in accordance with the above standard. No telephonic responses will be accepted. Solicitation release is currently expected on, or about, 28 August 1997. Parties responding to this announcement will be added to the solicitation (0210)

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