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A -- INFRARED SIGNATURE REDUCING OVER GARMENT DUE 032400 POC Dorothy M. Lewis, Contract Specialist (813) 828-6526, lewisd@socom.mil E-MAIL: United States Special Operations Command contracting, lewisd@socom.mil. INFRARED SIGNATURE REDUCING OVER GARMENT The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to obtain information from sources that feel they are capable of supporting the Infrared Signature Reducing Over Garment (ISROG) program with current off the shelf items. POC Dorothy Lewis, United States Special Operations Command, lewisd@socom.mil, Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer, Susan M. Keeler, keelers@socom.mil. The ISROG program is a USSOCOM Foreign Comparative Test program. The ISROG program is intended to address the SOF need for a lightweight over garment that will reduce the infrared signature of a SOF operator under various mission scenarios where detection is not desired, such as surveillance and reconnaissance. It is desired that the ISROG be lightweight (less than 2 lbs.), portable (sized to fit in BDU pocket), non-bulky, quiet, and effective against various infrared detection sensors. Products selected for consideration will be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the ISROG under various tactical and environmental situations and compared to existing fielded capabilities. Products evaluated successfully that provide best value may be considered for future procurement. It is requested that all interested parties respond by submitting a capability statement/documentation (under 10 pages). In addition, parties are invited, but not required, to submit a sample. The statement should specifically address which off the shelf item(s) they plan to submit for consideration as a ISROG, the technology behind the product and any concerns with the intended application of the described technology. This announcement is NOT a Request for Purchase. This is a sources sought and does not commit the Government to award a contract under the above listed terms, nor is the Government responsible to pay for samples or information received. A cutoff date of March 24, 2000 is established for the submission of responses. The SIC code is 5699. The estimated value is $50,000.00. Responses should be sent to U. S. Army Soldier Center, ATTN: Fred Chan Rm. D-216, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760. Posted 02/22/00 (W-SN427256). (0053)

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