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58 -- BALLISTIC COMMUNICATION HELMET DUE 121399 POC Jane H. Sutherlin, Contracting Officer (910) 432-2146, Jerry G. Lambert, Contract Specialist (910) 432-6978 This is notice of intent to issue a sole source purchase order to CGF Helmet Inc., 523 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21145. This contract action is for the purchase of 156 each of Ballistic Helmets with Pad Suspension System and 4 Point Chin Strap Retention System and 3 Radio Interface Cables (Desert Color). Osteocom with Variable Impedance, Helmet Cover, USA NATO Woodland, Cable LVIS Interface, Head Band Osteocom, Otsecom Extension Switches-Trigger Finger, 168 -- Cable LVIS Extension. The Helmet/Communications system is to be used in the Special Forces Ground Mobility Vehicles (GMVs)and needs to meet the following criteria: a. Level III ballistic protection that is removable. b. Hearing protection and noise reduction by 35 decibels. c. No transmission of ambient noise in high noise environment such as the battlefield. d. An osetocom with variable impedance that allows systems to interface with all current and future communications devices to include radios (FM, SATCOMS, Sabre) and intercoms (i.e.Light Vehicle Intercom System (LVIS)). e. Operate both wireless and via cables. f. Test and Experimentation Command (TEXCOM)/Airborne Special Operations Test Directorate (SOTD) board certified. g. Ready fitted for teh mounting of night vision goggles withou reduction of Level III Ballistic protection. h. Capable of use in a desert environment where temperatures can read in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. i. Completely adjustable/removable interior padding and a four-point chinstrap design. j. Be smaller in design allowing the user more accessibility. k. Greater field of view, allowing the user better situational awareness. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Offerors who can furnish the required items described above may submit, in writing, a proposal substantiated by technical data, brochures,....etc. to include pricing (FOB Destination-Fort Campbell, KY 42223). All responses must be received within 15 calendar days of the date of this CBD notice. No telephone requests will be accepted. Requests for a solicitation will be considered Non-Responsive. All responses from responsible sources submitting the required information will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be competed with resulting award under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Responsible firms responding to this sysnopsis will be considered if the action is competed.***** Posted 11/16/99 (W-SN401160). (0320)

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