Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

42 -- BALLISTIC EYESHIELDS FOR PASGT HELMETS SOL M67854-00-R-2148 DUE 072100 POC SGT F.L. Wells 2033 Barnett Ave Suite 315, Quantico VA 22134 phone (703) 784-5822 ext 232, fax (703) 784-5826 E-MAIL: SGT F.L. Wells, Marine Corps Systems Command (Contracts), WellsFL@mcsc.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) invites industry to comment on their development efforts for a Personnel Armor System, Ground Troops (PASGT) ballistic eyeshield. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), Project Rifleman, is conducting market research to seek sources, contract vehicles, technical information, and approximate costing for ballistic eyeshields that work in conjunction with the PASGT helmet (currently in use) and PASGT helmet suspension system. The purpose of this market research is to locate an eye shield system that works during Simunition (FX) training and will also, offer ballistic protection to the face and eyes of the individual Marine. Our experimentation has determined that there is a shortcoming in the existing ballistic eye protection offered to Marines in training and combat environments. The existing ballistic eye protection regarding shrapnel, spall, and other fragmentation, is insufficient. Furthermore, systems that currently exist restrict the Marine's ability to properly employ weapons and/or optics. The new eyeshield should provide ballistic shielding to the Marine and allow him to shoot, move, and communicate in every environment and situation in which he is called to do so. The ballistic eyeshield should have the following characteristics: (1) Weigh less than or equal to 1 pound; (2) Function with existing PASGT Helmet; (3) Provide NIJ Threat Level II, Meet NIJ STD 0101.03 for Type II (Blunt Trauma); (4) Should not adversely affect the ballistic protection of the PASGT Helmet; (5) Should protect the entire face from the upper lip to the forehead, but should not restrict firing "cheekweld"; (6) Should be a fog resistant design; (7) Should have clear lens with optional UV/Laser Protection affixed visors; and (8) The entire eyeshield should slide up and down (similar to aviator visor), but must be flush to face in "down" position and flush to helmet in "up" position. This request is for information only. Interested companies may submit a data package and/or by arrangement, provide a not to exceed 60 minute brief at MCWL. Vendors are requested to provide specifications and data on current applicable ballistic eyeshields and proposed future developments (available within six months). Interested sources should send descriptive literature on the afore mentioned equipment within 14 days to Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: CTQ (SGT Wells), 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, Virginia 22134-5010. Technical questions should be addressed to WellsFL@mcsc.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for information or otherwise pay for the information solicited. See note #25. Posted 07/06/00 (W-SN471915). (0188)

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