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

84 -- ANTIPERSONNEL MINE PROTECTIVE OVERBOOTS AND BLAST PROTECTIVE METAL ATTENUATOR COMPLETE ASSEMBLY SOL DAAN02-98-T-1001 DUE 103197 POC Purchasing Agent SANDRA SHOFF (508) 233-4126 (Site Code DAAK60) The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command intends to conduct negotiations with and award a Purchase Order, using simplified acquisition procedures, to Ro- Search, Inc, Box 188, Waynesville, NC 28786 on a basis of other than full and open competition. The Antipersonnel Mine Protective Overboots, modified model WE95630-A which is fgabricated by Ro Search, is designed to minimize leg and foot injuries caused by the detonation of small, blast type pressure initiated antipersonnel mines. An extensive market investigation during FY 96 did not reveal any other items that could meet the Body Armor Set, Individual Countermine Preplanned Product Improvement (Basic P31) statement of need, individual clothing and equipment requirements. Ro Search has the documented procedures and equipment to ensure compliance of the unique blast resistant components. No solicitation document is available. See Note 22. This announcement was previoulsy published 30 September 1997 under Purchase Request W13G07-7265- 2005. Any request for information received under initial CBD announcement (0301)

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