Low-Cost Cargo Net
ID: W911QY-RFI-CARGONETType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

PSC

BLOCKS, TACKLE, RIGGING, AND SLINGS (3940)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ed63835e605f43998da7727c68e3d11a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army's Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS), is seeking potential sources to provide Low-Cost Helicopter Cargo Nets with capacities of 5000 pounds and 10,000 pounds. The objective is to replace existing cargo nets to improve transportation efficiency on the battlefield while reducing costs, with target price points of $1,090 for the 5K model and $1,515 for the 10K model, although ideal goals are set at $419 and $582, respectively. These cargo nets are crucial for logistical operations, and the Army is open to innovative designs that meet specified strength and dimensional requirements, with submissions due by January 6, 2025. Interested parties should submit a white paper detailing their company information, product capabilities, prototyping plans, and cost estimates to the primary contact, Gregg Gildea, at Gregg.S.Gildea.civ@army.mil, or the secondary contact, Tristan Lepage, at Tristan.j.lepage.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gregg Gildea
    Gregg.S.Gildea.civ@army.mil
    Tristan Lepage
    Tristan.j.lepage.civ@army.mil
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    Low Cost Cargo Net RFI Updated 10k-5k.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the U.S. Army's Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS) seeking potential sources for Low-Cost Helicopter Cargo Nets with capacities of 5000 pounds and 10,000 pounds. The Army aims to replace current cargo nets to enhance transportation efficiency on the battlefield while reducing costs. The desired price points for the nets are $1,090 for the 5K model and $1,515 for the 10K model, with ideal goals of $419 and $582, respectively. Specifications include matching existing strengths and dimensions, potential for one-time or multiple uses, and openness to novel designs. Respondents are required to submit a white paper that includes company information, product capabilities, prototyping plans, and cost estimates. The announcement serves as a preliminary information-gathering effort; it does not guarantee contract awards, and the responses will not incur reimbursement costs. The deadline for submissions is 6 January 2025. Overall, the document illustrates the Army's commitment to acquiring innovative, cost-effective solutions to enhance its logistical capabilities.
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