HSC/YAK, 8107 13th St, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5218

84 -- JOINT SERVICE AIRCREW MASK SOL F41624-98-R0000 DUE 111197 POC Janelle Larrison, Contracting Officer, (210)536-5464, DSN 240-5464, or David Manchester, (210)536-4852, DSN 240-4852 WEB: JSAM, http://www.brooks.af.mil/HSC/PKA/rfp.htm. E-MAIL: larrison, janelle.larrison@hermes.brooks.af.mil. The Advance Planning and Projects, Crew Systems, at the Human Systems Program Office, Brooks AFB, TX is contemplating the acquisition of an aircrew mask system offering individual head-eye-respiratory protection system against chemical/biological (CB) warfare agents and radiological particles and, for high performance aircraft aircrews, protection against the fatigue caused by high rates of acceleration (Gz). This system is herein known as Joint Service Aircrew Mask (JSAM). This announcement is NOT a formal solicitation and is NOT a request for proposals. Any formal solicitation will be announced separately. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. INTRODUCTION: There is a need to provide all aircrews with individual head-eye-respiratory protection against chemical/biological (CB) warfare agents and radiological particles and, for high performance aircraft, to provide aircrew protection against the fatigue caused by high rates of acceleration (Gz) and possible G-induced loss of consciousness (GLOC). This protection is intended to work in conjunction with a below-the-neck (BTN) clothing ensemble (For more information on the Joint Protective Aircrew Ensemble (JPACE), see our HSC/YA web site at http://www.brooks.af.mil/HSC/YA/yac/yacipe.htm). We are interested in a lightweight, CB protective mask which can be worn as CB protection for all aircrew. With the addition of anti-G features, it can be worn as combined CB and anti-G protection by aircrew in high performance aircraft. It will be compatible with existing CB ensembles, provide flame and thermal protection, reduce heat stress imposed by existing CB protective masks and the CB protective portion will be capable of donning in flight. The system must also be compatible with existing aircrew life support equipment. We are interested in potential non developmental as well as developmental items which will provide an integrated CB and anti-G protective system. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS: Technical parameters for this program are outlined in the DRAFT Operational Requirements Document, available on the www for review and comment at "http://www.brooks.af.mil/HSC/PKA/rfp.htm". We request your response to the questionnaire below and inclusion of any test results or technical data which might be available. If you are currently in development, include your present status and projected schedule for the fielding of the system. QUESTIONAIRE: 1. What technologies are available (now -- next 2 yrs)? 2. What are the projected technologies (2 -- 10 yrs out)? 3. Do you currently, or have you recently had customers for your system(s)? If so, identify the organizations and their points of contact that have purchased your system. 4. How many responses to Department of Defense Requests for Proposal have you prepared? Do you have any contracts with DOD organizations? If so, with whom and on what programs? 5. Do you have the capabilities to receive information and respond to the government using electronic media (e.g. world wide web, floppy disks or CD-ROM using standard word-processing format, electronic mail, video conferencing, etc.)? 6. Do you qualify as a small business or 8(a), small-disadvantaged or women-owned businesses? If so which? The next questions relate to current systems you manufacture. 7. Describe your current system(s) and capabilities. Include description for each of your configuration item. 8. Has any physiological heat stress testing been conducted on people wearing your system(s) while simulating work in hot environment? If so, what were the results? 9. How much does the system(s) weigh? 10. Is your system modular in design? 11. Is the system(s) easily repairable in the field? Describe the process. 12. What is the anticipated shelf life of your system? 13. Does any part of the manufacturing process used to fabricate the system utilize hazardous material or require hazardous procedures? 14. What level of protection does your system(s) provide against liquid and/or vapor chemical agents? Has the system been tested using the liquid agent chemical surety testing? 15. Has the system ever been tested using liquid agent chemical surety testing? 16. Does the system allow for easy donning and removal by a single individual? 17. What is the cost of your system(s)? What is the most cost efficient quantity you could produce per month? 18. In what phase (concept exploration/lab, demonstration/validation, production) is your system? 19. Are you available to travel to our location and display your system? We request that all responses/comments be received by 4pm CST, 12 Nov 97. Telephone responses will be honored. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a small business(S), a small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a), or large business (L). Responses should be addressed to Human System Center/YAS; Attn: Mr David Manchester, 8107 13th Street, Brooks, AFB TX, 78235-5218, (210)536-4852 or DSN 240-4852. For a current status of the program, or more information on JSAM, see the JSAM homepage at "http://www.brooks.af.mil/HSC/PKA/rfp.htm". (0254)

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