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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)

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