The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Solider Center (SC), in support of Product Manager – Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM SCIE), is conducting a market research investigation for an advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman (aCVC) coverall or two-piece uniform. The goal of this effort is to identify firms with capabilities to provide/design/develop uniforms for use by the combat Soldier during combat operations in an effort to provide additional or similar protection to the current improved Combat Vehicle Crewman (iCVC).

The uniforms must be capable of meeting critical technical and uniform requirements as follows: 1) Available in a subdued color or printed OCP.
2) Made of inherently flame resistant materials and all findings that will not ignite, melt, or drip onto the flesh in flash flame conditions.
3) Provide excellent mobility where getting into a vehicle and operating said vehicle is not impinged.
4) Provide excellent durability when worn daily and in contact with abrasive/rough materials.
5) Have a recovery strap (on the inside around the arms and overlapping at center upper back with access from outside the garment, ie. Hook and loop opening)

Interested sources must, by 24 November, respond with detailed information on their current product(s) and how they are made or could be modified to address the U.S. Army requirement. Interested sources shall include detailed information regarding their firm's experience, personnel, facilities and domestic production capability. Product information should include product cost, technical information (e.g. technical literature, data and illustrations, technical certifications), performance capabilities, independent laboratory test results, and relevant company background/experience, and product sample if available.

If a firm chooses to submit a sample, no payment will be made by the Government for such sample. Firms should provide pricing for currently available product and/or estimated pricing for uniforms currently under development. Firms responding shall indicate whether or not they are a small business. This notice is for market research only. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Ms. Stacey Lee, U.S. Army CCDC-SC, FCDD-SCD-PEC, Bldg 4 Room D205 15 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760-5019.

This is not a request for quotations. No solicitation document exists. The information received under this announcement may be used to purchase items for Government testing and/or for developing acquisition strategy. Email your questions to PM SCIE at [email protected].

FAR 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, applies herein.