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A -- COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PROTECTION FOR INDIVIDUALS AGAINST BLAST AND FRAGMENTS OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICES DUE 070998 POC Ivan Martinez (fax): 703-704-3001 The U.S. Army CECOM Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) has been tasked by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, (ASD (SO/LIC)) to research the availability of commercial technologies that increase the safety of individuals. Therefore, the US Army CECOM Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) is seeking information on commercially available equipment to protect or increase the safety of individuals against the blast and fragment effects of explosive devices. Products that are flexible, modular, and lightweight protective gear for shielding head, eyes, face, neck, chest, back, arms, groin, legs and feet are of interest. Enhanced body armor, boots, vests, helmets, visors, shields, etc., are also of interest. International participation is encouraged. All information is due no later than 4 PM EDT 30 days after publication of the CBD notice. Contractor format is acceptable. The Government does not intend to reimburse contractors for any expenses related to providing this information. Informers should submit one original and one copy to NVESD, Countermine Division, ATTN: AMSEL-RD-NV-CD-ES (I. Martinez), 10221 Burbeck Road, Suite 430, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 -- 5806. Questions regarding this announcement may be submitted in writing, via FAX # (703)704-3001 to Beverly Briggs and/or Ivan Martinez or via electronic mail at imartin@nvl.army.mil. (0160)

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