Sources Sought Flame Resistant Shipboard Foam Mattress

DLA Troop Support, an activity of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is the Defense Department's principal buyer of the flame resistant shipboard foam mattress. The specification and testing requirements for the current Foam Mattress are being revised. The new specifications is MIL-PRF-32586 Mattress, Foam, Flame Resistant, Shipboard

DLA Troop Support is hereby providing mattress producers the opportunity to identify themselves. The Berry Amendment DFAR 252.225-7012 will apply to this item. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2241, every component (including all natural and synthetic fibers) must be grown and produced in the United States or its possessions. Potential future acquisitions will be multi-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts consisting of a 12 month base term and four 12 month option terms. Quantities will be similar to the following:

Minimum Quantity per year - 93
Annual Estimated Quantity - 372
Maximum (Annual Order Limitation) Quantity - 465

Please take note of the following specifications, descriptions, standards, and publications that will apply to the Foam Mattress.

Main Specification
MIL-PRF-32568 Mattress, Foam, Flame Resistant, Shipboard

Commercial Item Description:
A-A-50195 Aramid Thread

Department of Defense Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment & Storage

Other Government Documents:

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Publications
S9510-AB-ATM-010 Nuclear Powered Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual

Non-Government Specifications:

ASTM D1424 Standard Test for Tearing Strength of Fabrics
ASTM D3574 Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials
ASTM D5034 Test Method For Breaking Strength & Elongation of Textile Fabrics
ASTM D6193 Standard Practice for Stitches & Seams
ASTM D6413/D6413M Standard Test Method For Flame Resistance of Textiles
ASTM D6988 Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film
ASTM E162 Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
ASTM E662 Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials
ASTM E800 Standard Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires
ASTM E1590 Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
ASTM F1566 Standard Test Methods for Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or Mattress Sets

Secondary Mattress Specification

MIL-PRF-20092N Rubber or Plastic Sheets and Assembled and Molded Shapes, Synthetic, Foam, or Sponge, Open Cell

The following are incorporated in addition to the majority of specifications listed above:

ASTM C739 Standard Specification for Cellulose Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration in an Air Oven

You may view the above cited specifications at http://assist.daps.mil using the "Quick Search" option.

If your firm meets this criteria and produces foam mattresses domestically, please submit your firm's name, point of contact, monthly production capacity, and preferred number of option years to DLA Troop Support, ATTN: Arlett R. Hartie, Contracting Officer via email at [email protected].