Cdr, AMC Acquisition Center, CBD COM Branch, Attn: STEAA-CD-C, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5423

42 -- JOINT SERVICE GENERAL PURPOSE MASK PROGRAM SOL n/a POC Contact Ms. Ruby Mixon, Contract Specialist, (410)436-6797, Fax (410)436-4549, Mrs. Cynthia H. Phillips, Contracting Officer, (410)436-3130 E-MAIL: click here to contact the agency point of contact, rlmixon@.apgea.army.mil. Request for information on Industry capability and product data. The Department of Defense (DoD) has identified its requirement for the development and manufacture of a Joint Service General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) to replace the M40/42 series and MCU-2/P series masks currently in use by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine ground and combat vehicle operations; and the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy ground applications. A Performance Specification detailing the Government's needs was released under the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) DAAD13-98-R-0045 on October 21, 1998, at the following Internet address http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil/srs/amcac/index.html. To access the Performance Specification, after connecting to the Internet address, click on the "Draft RFP Button" and select the draft RFP DAAD13-98-R-0045 titled "Joint Service General Purpose Mask." Next select the "CONTINUE" prompt at the bottom of the Introduction Page and select the Performance Specification. Interested sources that can meet the requirements should provide sufficient data within 35 calendar days outlining their capabilities and product as it relates to the Performance Specification. The Government will analyze this data to determine: 1) The existence of sources that are capable of meeting the Government requirements as stated in the Performance Specification; 2) The availability of Commercial Items (CI) suited to meet the Government needs and customary practices for producing, distributing, and supporting CI, i.e., warranties, maintenance, packaging, and marking; 3) In the absence of CI, the availability of nondevelopment items (NDI) that -- (a) meets the requirements of the Performance Specification, (b) could be modified to meet the requirements of the Performance Specification, or (c) could meet the requirements if the requirements were modified to a reasonable extent; 4) The degree to which CI or NDI could be incorporated at the component level; and 5) The customary practices regarding customizing, modifying or tailoring of items to meet the requirement. The use of CI and NDI are as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101. Any correspondence or information should be directed to Ms. Ruby Mixon at rlmixon@apgea.army.mil or mail to Director, AMC Acquisition Center, SBCCOM Contracting Branch, Edgewood, ATTN: STEAA-AP-ER/R. Mixon, 5183 Blackhawk Road Bldg. E4455, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5424. This is NOT a request for proposals. There is no commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract as a result of this request for information nor to pay for the information received. Special Note: If sufficient data is not received that can adequately satisfy this requirement by use of a commercial item or non-development item, then Note 26 will apply. Posted 11/16/98 (W-SN271564). (0320)

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