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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 24,2000 PSA#2607Contracts Group, Bldg 588, Mail Stop 32, Naval Air Warfare Center
Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304 99 -- SURVIVAL KNIFE/TOOL DUE 073100 POC Christopher Murphy 301 757
8942 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE CONTRACTING SPECIALIST VIA,
MURPHYCW@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL. 17. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft
Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River, MD is seeking test samples and
information from potential sources for a survival knife / tool to be
used by USN / USMC aircrew. This request is for samples and information
for the purpose of establishing a list of USN / USMC approved items for
possible future procurement. Inclusion on this list in no way
guarantees any future procurement. Submitted survival knives / tools
shall have maximum stowed dimensions not exceeding 9 inches long, 2
inches wide, and 1 inch thick. Weight should not exceed 1 lb. The knife
shall integrate / fit into the current knife sheath or general survival
vest pocket without modification, should have a lanyard attachment
point, and shall not cause any interference or obstruction. The knife
shall be easy to operate (retrieve and use) with one hand under all
environmental conditions (arctic snow / ice, desert, marine, etc.)
while wearing any current Aircrew Life Support Systems equipment and
clothing (gloves) by any aircrew. It shall allow use to perform egress
and survival functions such as self-defense, build shelter, hunt, pry,
dig, hammer, utility functions, medical acts, and cut belts, straps,
and ropes with ease. It shall be made of quality materials that make
item durable enough to prevent breaking, chipping, or bending while
performing egress or survival functions after prolonged use. The knife
should be corrosion resistant. It shall be safe for stowage (no
inadvertent contact), access, and use. The knife's exterior should be
non-reflective and have color that prevents easy detection. It should
be easy to maintain with limited support equipment. Companies
responding to this request should submit two samples (both samples will
be used for tests and evaluation and will not be returned),
documentation detailing knife specifications, and ordering information
including an estimated cost per knife to Mr. Christopher Murphy * Code
254221 * Bldg. 441 * NAVAIRSYSCOMHQ * 21983 Bundy Road Unit 7 *
Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127 at (301) 757-8942 or e-mail
MurphyCW@navair.navy.mil. Please address all technical questions to Mr.
Mike Jaffee, Code 4.6.3.1 at fax (301) 342-9299, or e-mail
JaffeeMW@navair.navy.mil. Interested companies should indicate whether
or not they are a small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), or large business.
Respondents must clarify if their firm can provide commercial or
non-developmental items that could be modified to meet NAWCAD's needs.
Proprietary information MUST be marked as such, on a page-by-page
basis. This Request For Information (RFI) does not, in any way
constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) nor does the Government intend
to pay for any information / items submitted in response to this
synopsis. Responses should be submitted by 14 July 2000 and reference
this synopsis number on both the packages as well as on all enclosed
documents. This synopsis does not commit the Government to award a
contract. Posted 05/22/00 (W-SN457289). (0143) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0328 20000524\99-0014.SOL)
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