RFI - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Protection Ensembles
ID: N61331-24-SN-Q38Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

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Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

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TEXTILE FABRICS (8305)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7ace0a249f23491783fd1ded68447207/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) protection ensembles intended for use by U.S. Navy Forces in CBRN exposure scenarios. The procurement aims to identify lightweight ensembles that minimize physiological burden while providing robust protection against various chemical and biological threats, including Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals, with specific performance thresholds and objectives outlined for liquid, vapor, and aerosol exposures. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit detailed product descriptions, relevant test data, and pricing information by 1600 CST on September 13, 2024, to the primary contact, Frances J. Negrón, at frances.j.negron.civ@us.navy.mil, ensuring that all submissions are treated as business sensitive and provided free of charge to the government.

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