U.S. Army Materiel Command, Natick Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACN, Natick, MA 01760-5011

84 -- MILITARY POLICE EQUIPMENT BAG (MPECB) DUE 072400 POC Kathy Swift, 508-233-5451 WEB: Click here to access FAR and DFARS, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Ms Swift via email., kathleen.swift@natick.army.mil. : The U. S. Army Soldier & Biological Chemical Command, Soldier System Center is conducting market research to identify potential commercial sources for carrying bags to be used by Military Police, Federal Police, Federal Corrections officers, and Special Reaction Teams. The bags will be all-purpose bags that are large enough to carry and store all required equipment needed to perform law enforcement missions. They will be constructed of durable material with the ability to secure items inside. The bags will have separate pockets or pouches to store items that need to be segregated from the other contents of the bag. The main compartment should have a removable or adjustable divider. The bags will have a carry handle and adjustable shoulder strap for ease of transport. They will also provide a means to pack equipment in such a fashion to reduce noise signature in a tactical environment. The bags shall be constructed of materials that are durable enough to withstand being thrown, packed in tight spaces, or pulled across abrasive surfaces. Re-enforced walls and bottom are desired to maintain the shape of the bag during use. They shall be water resistant to the level that items packed inside will not become wet from rain or spilled liquids. All outside pockets or openings must have a means to secure them in a closed position. A plastic covered window, 4 inches long by 3 inches wide is desired to insert identification. Side pockets shall be adequate to carry a flashlight, binoculars, notepads, etc. Equipment carried inside the bags may be batons, body armor, traffic control devices, the Law Enforcement Ensemble, and various other items used in performing emergency responses. The bags shall be cleanable with maintenance instructions. Interested sources are required to respond to this Sources Sought Market Research no later than, July 24 2000 with information on their product(s). No solicitation document is available. Firms should submit cost information on each product, item(s) literature, and a sample of each item is desired. If a firm chooses to submit a sample, the Government will make no payment for such samples. Because U. S. Federal Law (specifically, the Berry Amendment) prohibits the Department of Defense from spending any part of any appropriation over the Simplified Acquisition threshold on any item containing textiles, synthetics, coated fabrics (see DFARS Clause 252.225-7012 at website listed below), interested firms who offer items (and samples) currently produced offshore should also submit a plan of action for transitioning production of the item to the United States if adopted by the U. S. Army. All submitted information shall be considered confidential. Interested firms should indicate in their response whether or not they are a small or large business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 2393, the size standard for which is 500 employees or less to be considered a small business. Interested firms should submit the requested information and sample(s) to: U. S. Army Soldier & Biological Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSSB-PM-RST-E(N), Ms. Kathy Swift, Room D247, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5019. See Note 25. Posted 06/30/00 (W-SN470577). (0182)

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