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

99 -- RIOT CONTROL AGENT NEUTRALIZER (RCAN) DUE 012699 POC Point of Contact -- Joan Hauser, Contract Specialist, 410-436-3577, Contracting Officer -- Josephine Barker, 410-436- 2541 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, joan.hauser@sbccom.apgea.army.mil. The Department of Defense is seeking sources for existing devices for a Riot Control Agent Neutralizer (RCAN), that may be used to rapidly neutralize the effects of Riot Control Agents (RCAs) of O-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS), chloroacetophenone (CN), chloroacetophenone in chloroform (CNC), bromo-benzylcyanide (CA), dibenz- (b, f)-1, 4-oxazepine (CR), and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), or blends of these compounds to the eyes, mucous membranes of the face and skin, but not intended for consumption. The Government is looking for neutralization capability in individual spray containers (pump spray that may be refilled or aerosol), individual towelettes and larger containers for large-scale neutralization. Some of the requirements that the Government is looking for include: The RCAN to be disposable; the RCAN will be carried by individual military personnel in military vehicles and will be used to sustain capabilities of unmasked military personnel; the RCAN will neutralize the effects of RCAs to the eyes, mucous membranes of the face and skin; the RCAN will be non-toxic to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and swallowing; the RCAN is to relieve burning, pain and irritation caused by RCAs; shorten recovery time to soldiers exposed to RCAs; be portable; does not require water; may diffuse aggressive RCA reaction. This survey announcement is to identify existing technologies. 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. Interested sources should submit written notification to USAMC Acquisition Center, Edgewood Branch, ATTN: STEAA-AP-ER/Joan Hauser or Josephine Barker, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424. Written information should include the following: Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, facsimile number, electronic mail address, and type of technology proposed; level of maturity and whether it is a concept, a laboratory prototype, or commercially available; list product capabilities and testing that has been accomplished with results. Available product literature and published price list should be provided. Request responses no later than January 26, 1999. After review of the product information submitted, the Government may request samples for testing. If a sample is requested from your company for testing purposes, the sample may be returned in an "as is" condition after all testing has been completed, upon request. The Government will not be responsible for any damages to, or the condition of, samples after testing has been completed. Based on the test results, contractors whose product the Government feels warrant additional testing, or whose product may be modified to meet the Government need for RCAN, will be notified. Posted 01/04/99 (W-SN284654). (0004)

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