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68 -- NBC/TIM DECONTAMINATION PRODUCTS, REVISION TO SOURCES SOUGHT DUE 071699 POC Ms. Katie Kley, Contract Specialist, (703) 784-5822 x223; Mr. Peter Stabile, Contracting Officer, (703) 784-5822 x233 WEB: Link to MARCORSYSCOM Contracting Office Web Page, http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/. E-MAIL: Contact the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer, kleymk@mcsc.usmc.mil; stabilep@mcsc.usmc.mil. ***THE PURPOSE OF THIS REVISION IS TO REMOVE BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE FROM REVIEWING OF CONTRACTOR SUBMISSIONS. ALL OTHER TEXT OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REMAINS UNCHANGED.***THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS NOTICE OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION REQUESTED. This is a sources sought Request For Information in support of the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) and the Joint Service Fixed Site Decontamination (JSFXD) Program. The primary mission of the JSFXD Program is to provide the joint services the capability to remove, neutralize, and eliminate Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC)/ Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) from fixed sites, ports of entry, airfields, logistics support bases, and key command and control centers which have been exposed to the damaging effects of NBC warfare agents/ contaminants and TIMs. The JSFXD Program is a joint program among all four services and will be employed independently or in conjunction with conventional decontamination elements in the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force during tactical and peacetime environments. It is associated with joint service and multinational interoperability for detecting, identifying, and eliminating NBC hazards as stated in the Defense Planning Guidance FY00-FY05. Elements of the JSFXD Program will be employed on the integrated battlefield as a means to remove, neutralize, or eliminate NBC/TIM hazards posing threats to military operations. To allow the Joint Force to effectively operate for sustained periods of time in a contaminated environment, the JSFXD Program will use the latest in technology to eliminate NBC/TIM hazards in a safe and effective manner. The JSFXD Program will incorporate both a family of decontaminants and a family of decontamination application systems to enhance force protection through personnel, equipment, facility, and area decontamination. The JSFXD Program will have minimal logistic movement impacton strategic and intra-theater lift resources. Designs will minimize the manpower requirements and maximize the use of robotics and automation. The Marine Corps has been designated as the lead agency in this joint program, and as such, will be responsible for the acquisition, development, required component integration, and development testing for various Engineering Development Models. Requirements for the JSFXD Program, as called out by the Operational Requirement Document (ORD) for JSFXD, are as follows: The decontaminant shall 1) Reduce the concentration or neutralize the effects of all chemical and biological warfare agents and other toxic hazardous materials present on resources to a safe level (i.e. below miosis or incapacitation level) for return to unrestricted operational use; 2) Reduce the concentration or neutralize the effects of all chemical and biological warfare agents and other toxic hazardous materials within 15 minutes of application. For skin decontamination applications, will neutralize contamination within 2 minutes of application; 3) Be ready for use within 15 minutes including mixing and preparation; 4) Remain effective for 12 hours from a ready for use or mixed state; 5) Be suitable for use on any surface (e.g. terrain, concrete, asphalt, paint, metal, plastics, composite surfaces, low-observable materials, rubber seals) and have the ability to remove or destroy toxic substances absorbed into the surface of the material; 6) Not degrade protective equipment. Must not degrade the performance of individual protective equipment, detection devices, or collective protection assets; 7) Be suitable for personnel skin decontamination and use on ambulatory and non-ambulatory casualties with open wounds; 8) Not interfere with or damage equipment such as communications, radar, navigation, electrical systems, environmental and fire control, and other sensitive equipment systems; 9) Be provided in non-aqueous, aqueous (both fresh and salt water) or non-liquid forms; 10) Not contain harmful residue or byproduct nor produce any residue or vapors which are toxic, corrosive, or non-disposable during decontamination operations; 11) Prevent contamination from condensing or reforming in cracks, crevices, and other hidden areas; and 12) Not be environmentally hazardous. This requirement will be met in three stages, corresponding to the following overlapping Blocks: BLOCK I (FY99-FY02) will evaluate, review, and test decontaminants (and integral applicators as applicable) that are Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS), Non Developmental Items (NDI), existing Government products, and mature technologies as possible avenues to meet the various requirements within the ORD. Block I will focus on selection of a family of decontaminants. This will be accomplished in part by characterization tests at the U.S. Army Edgewood laboratory which consist of chemical analysis and surface testing. BLOCK II (FY00-FY04) will focus on developing a family of decontaminant applicator subsystems that will be capable of dispersing the family of decontaminants selected in Block I. COTS, NDI and existing Government applicator systems will be considered in this Block II effort. BLOCK III (FY02-FY06) will develop medical/skin decontaminants and their applicator systems. The primary focus of this RFI is to identify decontaminants and potential sources for Block I of the JSFXD Program. However, parties that currently have products that address Blocks II and III (decontaminant applicator subsystems and medical/skin decontamination) are also encouraged to respond, as some products fulfill a variety of requirements which address more than one aspect of the program. Therefore, all parties who believe that they have a decontamination product or decontaminant applicator subsystem or are able to submit a proposal which meet the requirements above are requested to submit a description of their product and capabilities. Submissions should provide sufficient technical detail so as to clearly communicate and illustrate the properties and capabilities of theproduct as they relate to the requirements stated above. Submission should provide as much information as possible on the following areas: effectiveness of product (e.g. the ability to reduce the toxic effects of CW agents and TIMs), process/product results and byproducts, maturity of product, concept of use, environmental impact, process safety, and business factors (i.e. corporate capabilities and experience). Product samples are encouraged, but will not be returned. Vendors who submit packages for review do so with the understanding that their literature and samples will be reviewed by U.S. Government personnel as well as individuals from the following Government support contractors: MKI Systems, Mitre Tek, Mitre Corp, and Operational Technology. THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. ANY REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL BE DISREGARDED. All responses must be in writing and must be submitted for consideration no later than 16July 1999, 2:00 p.m. EST. No telephonic responses will be accepted. All information must be submitted to the Contract Specialist at the address above. ALL COMMON CARRIER PACKAGES (FEDEX, UPS, ETC.) MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: MARCORSYSCOM (CODE CTQ), ATTN: KATIE KLEY, 3041A MCCAWLEY AVENUE, QUANTICO, VA 22134-5010. Posted 06/02/99 (W-SN338081). (0153)

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