J_A_JOFOC.pdf

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND

925TH CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING BATTALION

31 QUARTERMASTER ROAD

FORT DRUM, NY 13602-5220

AFZP-VX-S8 29AUG18

MEMORANDUM FOR MICC-Fort Drum

SUBJECT: Brand Name Exact Match Memo for FedBid Buy 945581

1. 3CAB requires Mustang Survival Constant Wear Aviation Dry Suit System to meet the requirements of AR 95-1 for anti- exposure suits. Mustang Survival is the brand name authorized for anti-exposure suits for the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Air Force. Mustang Survival Suits have been tested and meet the lifesaving requirements for over-water flights.

2. Aviation Life Support Equipment OIC CW2 Deffenbaugh conducted extensive research and determined that the Mustang Survival Constant Wear Aviation Dry Suit System is the only anti-exposure suit that met 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade’s requirement for life preservation and mobility during flight.

3. Mustang Survival is the only known item that can satisfy the government’s requirement for tested anti-exposure suits.

4. For the reasons listed above, the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade requests that a brand name or particular item(s) purchase of Mustang Survival Constant Wear Aviation Dry Suit System.

5. If there are any questions, please contact CW2 Christopher Deffenbaugh at 912-315-1082.

ARIEL L. GUNN

CPT, FI

S8 OIC