Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

84 -- HELMET SUSPENSION SYSTEMS/CHIN STRAPS POC Contact Michael D. Blackstone, Contracting Officer, at 703-783-5822 Ext. 253 (blackstonem@quantico.usmc.mil) or 1stLt Alvin S. Church, Project Officer, at 703-784-4278 Ext. 241 (churcha@quantico.usmc.mil) The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) desires information concerning commercially available helmet suspension systems/chin straps that are compatible with the current issue Personal Armor System For Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet (NSN#8470-01-092-7525). Specific areas of interest are degree of confort, adjustability, modularity, repairability, maintainability, stability, and replacement costs. This suspension system will also be considered for suitability to a future light weight helmet program. Responses should include samples, catalogs, literature, pricing information, product description(s), and/or any other pertinent technical information that is readily available for public disemination. In addition, please include the name and phone number of the technical representative who will be available to answer questions and indicate your business size. Information shall be forwarded to 1STLT Alvin S. Church (CSLE), Marine Corps Systems Command, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010 by no later than 20 Nov 1998. This announcement is to conduct market research in support of potential Marine Corps requirements and, as such, is not a request for proposals. Posted 11/03/98 (W-SN267992). (0307)

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