58 -- UNCUT LASER EYE PROTECTION MATERIAL OR LASER EYE PROTECTION MATERIAL THAT IS CUT TO FIT IN EITHER A BOLLE X 800 T TACTICAL OR OAKLEY O-FRAME MX GOGGLE

Notice Date

November 30, 2000

Contracting Office

Crane Division, Code 1165, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

ZIP Code

47522-5001

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

December 22, 2000

Point of Contact

Mr. Dennis Crites, Code 805E, telephone 812-854-4124, FAX 812-854-3665, e-mail crites_d@crane.navy.mil

Description

MARKET SURVEY -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SAMPLE MATERIAL. The Navy is issuing this Request for Information /Sources Sought synopsis as part of a market survey. This request is for information and sample material that will not be returned to the contractor. Any sample material provided will be provided at no cost to the Government. The Government is seeking either uncut Laser eye protection material or Laser eye protection material that is cut to fit in either a Bolle X 800 T Tactical or Oakley O-Frame MX goggle. The filter material must meet the ASTM F-1776 (Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports) specification for impact resistance. The filter must comply with ANSI Z87.1 (ballistic): the filter material must withstand the impact of a quarter inch steel ball traveling 150 ft/sec. From ANSI Z136.1 (Laser safety): A minimum OD of 2.3 for 810-860nm is required; a minimum OD of 1.2 for 630-640nm is required. This may be one or two separate filter materials, but minimum visible (400-700nm) light transmission needs to be at least 45%. The Government is seeking the highest possible light transmission. The purpose is for night use. Interested vendors are asked to provide a description of their product and sample material that will not be returned to the contractor not later than 22DEC00. Any sample material provided will be provided at no cost to the Government. Interested vendors should provide information and sample products regarding this request to: Commander, NAVSURWARCEN Crane, Attn: Mr. Dennis Crites, Code 805E, Building 3291, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522. Technical questions can be addressed to Mr. Dennis Crites at (812) 854-4124. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it is not a commitment by the U.S. Navy to procure subject equipment. The Government is only seeking information and possible sources for future needs, if and when they arise. No solicitation document exists at this time. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001204/58SOL009.HTM (W-335 SN507765)