U.S. Army Materiel Command, Natick Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACN, Natick, MA 01760-5011

84 -- WATERPROOF BAGS DUE 062599 POC tbouchar@natick-amed02.army.mil The U.S. Army Soldier Biological Chemical Command's -- Natick Soldier Center (USASBCCOM-NSC), on behalf of the United States Marine Corps, is seeking sources capable of meeting its requirement for an estimated quantity of 3,637 Waterproof Bags, in two (2) different styles. These Waterproof Bags shall have the following salient characteristics: 420 denier junior urethane coated pac-cloth, sewn and double heat vulcanized, guarantee air, gas and water tightness. Each bag shall also be equipped with air, gas and water zipper and oral/manual inflator. The dimensions of the first bag will be 23x18x9 and will fit any large ALICE style pack. The second bag measures 36x8x7, has an internal glove attached for shoot through applications, and contains D-rings for securing in boats and vehicles. Both bags will work together as a system in order to accomplish the mission. The specific dive bag for equipment and weapons will be used for underwater infiltration. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available on our Web site, "http: //www3.natick.army.mil" on or about 25 June 1999, with a due date for proposals on the solicitation anticipated on or about 25 July 1999 (actual date will be stated in the solicitation). Anyone interested in bidding on the aforementioned requirement should respond to this announcement in writing no later than the 25 June 1999 date. This information will be used to judge industry interest in the aforementioned requirement. The mailing address is US AMC Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, 1 Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011, E-mail: tbouchar@natick-amed02.army.mil, and facsimile (508) 233 5286. No telephonic responses will be accepted. Posted 05/25/99 (W-SN335554). (0145)

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