REQUEST FOR INFORMATION -- INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITY TO PRODUCE SPECTACLE FRAMES, PC205 OR EQUAL 1. The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) is researching the optical industry's capability to produce the following spectacle frames: SPECTACLE FRAMES, PC205 OR EQUIVALENT, 2 COLORS (FLAT BLACK (NON-GLARE) AND BROWN); 4 EYE SIZES (48MM, 50MM, 52MM AND 54MM); KEYHOLE BRIDGE IN 2 SIZES (18MM AND 20MM); 3 SKULL TEMPLES (135MM, 140MM AND 145MM); 1-SIZE COMFORT CABLE TEMPLE (160MM). ALL TEMPLES WITH A 5 BARREL HINGE. ALL EYE SIZES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SILICONE NOSE PADS. ALL STANDARD FRONTS SHALL BE AVAILABLE ASSEMBLED WITH 140MM AND 145MM TEMPLES. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE B MEASUREMENT OF THE REQUIRED FRAME BE REDUCED APPROXIMATELY 2MM FROM THAT OF THE PC205. THE FRAME MUST MEET SAFETY STANDARDS AS SET FORTH IN ANSI STANDARDS Z87.1 DATED 1995 OR UPDATED PUBLICATIONS. ALTHOUGH THE SUBJECT FRAME MUST MEET REQUIRED STANDARDS, IT SHALL NOT BE MARKED AS SUCH. 2. Each offeror shall provide a minimum of seven (7) frames. a) A minimum of two (2) of the submitted frames shall be evaluated for color. A minimum of one (1) frame shall be flat black (non-glare) in color and at least one (1) frame shall be brown in color. These frames may be of commercial design and not in accordance with the design and specifications (shape, size, etc.) cited above. They will be evaluated for color only. We require that the frames you submit for color evaluation be manufactured using the same method you would expect to use, i.e., injection mold or sheet stamped, for mass production. b) A minimum of five (5) of the submitted frames shall be evaluated in accordance with the design specifications cited above (shape, size, barrel hinge, etc.). The color of these frames shall not be evaluated. These frames will be evaluated strictly utilizing dimensional analysis. The offeror shall identify the material(s) utilized and the process employed (injection mold or sheet stamped). 3. Samples shall be delivered to: NOSTRA, ATTN: Mr. Bill Wishmeyer, PO BOX 350, Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA 23691-0350. 4. The outside of the package shall be marked: "RFI for PC205." 5. Samples must be received at the above address by July 1, 1998. 6. None of the samples will be returned. All costs incurred as a result of this effort are to be borne by the offeror. 7. Questions should be directed to: Mr. Bill Wishmeyer (757) 887-4261.

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