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

53 -- D RING REPLACEMENT DUE 082500 POC Laura MacLean WEB: Business Opportunities at AMC Acquisition Center, http://www3.natick.army.mil. E-MAIL: To contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail, laura.maclea@natick.army.mil. The US Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, has an immediate requirement to procure a design configuration (drawings) and up to 200 test samples of a one-time replacement D-ring to be used on fielded personnel parachute harnesses. The replacement D-ring must have the same form, fit, and function as the current D-ring (NSN 5365-01-278-0418), P/N 11-1-485), except for the requirements of a removable pin or bolt to allow for replacement in the personnel parachute harness and increased strength. The removable pin or bolt shall be provided with a positive locking mechanism to prevent the D-ring from loosening once installed. The positive locking mechanism must be easily inspected by the rigger during parachute packing and by the Jump Master during the parachutist inspection. The D-ring shall withstand a proof load of 8,800 lbs without permanent deformation and be able to withstand a minimum of 12,100 lbs without breaking, when tested in a metal fixture. The Government intends to engage at least two contractors to design and deliver D-ring test samples. The ultimate goal is to obtain drawings that could be used to procure (full and open competition) an estimated 165,000 D-rings that will be used for a one-time replacement of undersized D-rings currently in the field. The applicable SIC Code 3499 for this effort for the purpose of this requirement any concern having less than 500 employees is considered a Small Business. Firms responding shall indicate whether or not they are a small or small disadvantged business concern. Any information submitted will not be returned. If a firm chooses to submit samples, no payment will be made by the Government for such samples. No solicitation document exists at this time, however, a Request for Quotes will be posted on the web on or about August 25, 2000. Posted 08/11/00 (W-SN485201). (0224)

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