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84 -- PNEUMATIC EXTENDED-COVERAGE ANTI-GRAVITY TROUSERS SOL N00421-99-R-1004 POC Arlene Berts, Contract Specialist, (301) 342-1825 ext 151; Nancy Kuzmick, Contracting Officer, (301) 342-1825 ext 150 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the specialist via e-mail, BertsAF@navair.navy.mil. The Navy Combat Edge (NCE) Program at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD),Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for initial outfitting quantities of pneumatic extended-coverage anti-g trousers. Preference will be given to designs that have been successfully demonstrated and safely flown in military tactical aircraft. A total of approximately 1050 production g-suits are required. First articles will be due a maximum of five (5) months after contract award. The required delivery schedule is at least 75 units/month following first article approval. The NCE Program minimum requirements in an anti-g trousers are as follows: a) increased Gz protection of at least 1 Gz above the relaxed g-tolerance attainable with the CSU-13B/P g-suit; b) does not impose a hazard to the aircrew during ground emergency egress, or in-flight emergency egress (600 knot ejection, parachute opening, and in-water survivability); c) the garment shall be adjustable in size so that no more than nine (9) sizes are required to multivariately accommodate the central 95% of US Navy male aviation population for critical sizing dimensions. A recommended sizing guide is available from the Contracting Office upon request; d) covers and applies pressure approximately equal to that of the actual bladder pressure to approximately 80% of the combined surface area of wearer's abdomen, thighs and calves; e) upon catastrophic failure of the restraint fabric layer in any area, the bladder destroys itself immediately or is self-limiting in volume such that loss of aircraft control (by obstruction or inadvertent operation) is prevented; f) capable of at least 1000 inflations from 0 to 15 PSIG concurrent with 100 hours exposure to simulated solar UV light of at least 0.65 w/m2 at 340 nm (xenon arc light, fluorescent UVA-340, or other UV light source approved by NAWCAD) without failure of any part or construction; g) rapid inflation from 0 to 11 PSIG occurs within 4.0 seconds using NCE anti-g valve (Essex p/n 14075) with 70-75 PSIG source pressure; h) rapid deflation from 11 to 1 PSIG occurs within 4.5 seconds using NCE anti-g valve (Essex p/n 14075) with 70-75 PSIG source pressure; i) outer restraint fabric and thread shall be of inherently flame resistant fiber as tested IAW FED-STD-191, Method 5903 (after flame, 2.0 seconds; after glow, 25.0 seconds; and char length maximum, 3.5 inches), does not decompose below 500 degrees F, and does not melt or drip; j) outer restraint fabric demonstrates resistance to abrasion as tested IAW ASTM D4157 (no more than 5% loss in break strength after 2000 cycles with self-fabric as abradant); k) compatible for operations in F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F aircraft including pre-flight, boarding, in-flight, egress, and post-flight operations; l) interfaces with the aircraft air source using a Navy Combat Edge g-suit connector (Airlock p/n 10255-1); m) interfaces with the Navy Combat Edge CRU-103/P oxygen regulator's g-sense line; n) compatible with US Navy tactical flight equipment; o) any stitching, any area of the outer restraint layer, and any component installed on the outer restraint layer but not located over bladder areas shall be repairable or replaceable at the organizational (squadron) level; p) no evidence of rust or corrosion of any part occurs after 5 launderings in cold water and line drying; q) no degradation of strength or function after exposure to JP-5 jet fuel; r) no degradation of strength or function after exposure to extreme temperatures (-60 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit); s) does not pose a foreign object damage (FOD) hazard as evidenced by loss or deconstruction of components or garment in or out of the cockpit; t) does not pose a health risk to the wearer; u) conforms to US Navy maintenance practices and shall not require any new support equipment. Two product samples will be required of all offerors. One product sample shall fit a "95th percentile" Hybrid II or III manikin. The other shall be of a smaller size in the mid region of the offeror's sizing scheme. The product samples will be assessed to ensure that the design satisfies the NCE minimum requirements. The offeror shall provide evidence and data that the proposed design satisfies requirements (a), (b), and (c) above. Product samples will be due at NAWCAD 90 days after the solicitation is released. Evaluation of product samples will take approximately 60-120 days. Product samples/information shall be submitted at no expense to the Government and will be returned at the offeror's request and expense unless destroyed during pre-award evaluation. It is anticipated that a solicitation for a firm fixed price contract with a base quantity of approximately 800 units and one option for an additional quantity of approximately 250 units will be released by April 99. Parties interested in receiving the solicitation shall respond via e-mail to BertsAF@navair.navy.mil. Written responses should be sent to: Contracts, Code 254228, Bldg. 588, Suite 2, NAWCAD, 47253 Whalen Road, Unit 588, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463. Facsimile responses are also acceptable andshould be faxed to (301) 342-1864 or 1847 to the attention of Arlene Berts. TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED. All responses must provide a return Internet address and a Post Office mailing address within the body of the response. Responses without a return address, mailing address and company telephone number will not be recognized. Responses should reference solicitation number N00421-99-R-1004. ALL QUESTIONS MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING (i.e. fax, e-mail, or letterhead). The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, is implementing electronic commerce in the acquisition area, therefore, the solicitation will only be made available on the NAVAIR Home Page on the World Wide Web at www.navair.navy.mil/air20/air214/index.cfm. Hard copies WILL NOT be provided. Offerors who respond to this synopsis will be notified via E-mail when the solicitation is released. All amendments will be posted at the same Internet web site. After solicitation release, vendors should regularly access the NAVAIR web site to ensure that they have downloaded all Amendments. The SIC code for this acquisition is 3842 which has a size standard of 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by this agency. Interested firms shall indicate whether they are small, small disadvantaged, 8A, or large business. All responses will be kept confidential and will not be binding for the Government or the contractor. Proprietary data in the responses will be protected where so designated. This announcement contains the best currently available information and is subject to change. Multiple awards and leader follower methods with incentives are being investigated. A determination by the Government not to award the proposed contract after release of this synopsis is solely within the discretion of the Government. NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or by assessing the CCR web site at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/. Posted 12/22/98 (W-SN282773). (0356)

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