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58 -- HARING PROTECTION/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT DUE 121599 POC Jane H. Sutherlin, Contracting Officer (910)432-2146, Rowena Godaire, Contract Specialist (910)432-5262 This is notice of intent to issue a sole source purchase order to Peltor Corp., PO Box 50362, Indianapolis, IN 46256. This contract action is for the purchase of 156 -- COMTAC2 with padded leather over the head style (MT15H68FB) and 156 -- Cable Harnesses (FL6AB). The hearing protection/communicaiton system is to be used in the Special Forces Ground Mobility Forces Vehicles (GMVs) and needs to meet the following criteria: a. Hearing protection system that combines both low noise enhancement and high reduction automatically. b. Overhead leather pad. c. Kelvar covered cables. d. Improved chip for noise reduction. e. Submersible capability down to one meter in water. f. Filtration of high decibel noise permitting verbal and radio communication to continue within high-noise environments. g. Ability to maintain noise protection and verbal communications providing enhanced safety during high-risk mounted battle drills. h. No ambient noise heard during transmissisons, making system ideal for a high noise environment such as the battlefield. i. Fits seamlessly with the Mobility Ballistic Communications Helmet and is an integral part of a combined helmet/communications system. j. Submersibility ensures no dust/dirt/sand penetration into sensitive ear canals in Special Forces Group(A) operational environment. k. Low noise enhancement allowing the user to hear better and with more clarity than with just using the human ear. 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 the 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 synopsis will be considered if the action is competed.***** Posted 11/30/99 (W-SN404619). (0334)

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