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

84 -- IMPROVED COMBAT SHELTER (ICS) SOL W13G07-CBD7-0050 POC Project Officer GEORGE ARRUDA (508) 233-5459 (Site Code DAAK60) The U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center is conducting market research to identify commercial sources for a small combat shelter meeting the following requirements/needs: The shelter will protect the soldier from rain, wind and snow, in climates ranging from basic cold through hot, in all terrains. Desirable features of the shelter are: (1) Capable of multiple configurations, as a canopy or lean-to, as a stand alone pin and pole supported tent, and as a poncho (without the hood); (2) Capable of combining with other (ICSs), allowing additional room for multiple soldiers; (3) Weigh no more than 2 1/2 pounds, in a minimum configuration (without poles) and 4 pounds in a standard configuration; (4) Woodland camouflage color (submittals in earth tone or forest green colors will be acceptable); (5) Provide ventilation and insect protection and be large enough to accommodate a 6 foot 5 inch male soldier lying down, along with individual equipment (approximately 12 cubic feet). Interested parties should respond with cost data, item literature, samples (if possible) and information regarding production capacity. Vendors who submit items/samples currently produced off-shore must certify that the items will be produced in the USA if adopted by the U.S.Army. Federal Law (Berry Amendment) prohibits the award of contracts for items of this type produced outside the country. All information shall be considered confidential. Information should be sent to the following address: U.S. Army Natick RD&E Center, ATTN: SSCNC-IC (ARRUDA), Kansas Street, Natick MA 01760-5019. Contact George Arruda (0246)

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