Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristic.pdf

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57th Multi-spectral Camouflage
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This file is a Salient Characteristics document for a Full Spectrum Camouflage federal contract opportunity from the U.S. Air Force. The solicitation requires multiple camouflage equipment types with advanced multi-spectral protection capabilities, including Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Net Systems, Sniper/Observer/Recon ponchos, and Personal Camouflage suits. The equipment specifications mandate full spectrum protection ranging from UV (0.2 μM) to Thermal Infrared (TIR) and Radar (2-96GHz), with specific requirements including reversible desert/woodland patterns, fire retardant/water repellent materials, and lightweight construction (under 3-5 lbs). Each item must provide visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, thermal, and radar signature concealment, with camouflage patterns equivalent to those used by U.S. Special Operations Forces. The contract includes multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering 24 units of net systems, 10 units of ponchos, and 20 units of personal camouflage suits, with additional option line items for similar quantities.

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Full Spectrum Camouflage

Salient Characteristics

All pieces of equipment should provide full spectrum protection from as low as UV (0.2 μM) to TIR (12 μM) and as high as Radar (2-96GHz) in order to protect the individual and equipment against known threats during military operations.

CLIN 0001 Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Net System (24 units)

-Reversible (Desert/woodland), all-weather, multispectral, modular camouflage system

-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, thermal, and radar signature concealment

-Operator repairable, maintainable

-Fire retardant/water repellent

-Camouflage pattern equivalent to those in use by US Special Operations Forces (request sample of pattern for evaluation criteria)

CLIN 0002 Sniper/Observer/Recon poncho (10 units)

-Reversible poncho-style garment (lightwood/desert)

-lightweight (less than 3lbs), modular

-Fire retardant/water repellent

-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection

CLIN 0003 Personal Camouflage suit (20 units)

-Reversible (lightwood/desert)

-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection

-Fire retardant, water repellent

-Weight less than 5lbs

CLIN 1001 through 1006 Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Net System (12 units)

-Reversible (Desert/woodland), all-weather, multispectral, modular camouflage system (12 units)

-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, thermal, and radar signature concealment

-Operator repairable, maintainable

-Fire retardant/water repellent

CLIN 1007 through 1011 Sniper/Observer/Recon poncho (5 units)

-Reversible poncho-style garment (lightwood/desert) (5 units)

-lightweight (less than 3lbs), modular

-Fire retardant/water repellent

-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection

CLIN 1012 through 1017 Personal Camouflage suit (10 units)

-Reversible (lightwood/desert) (10 units)

-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection

-Fire retardant, water repellent

-Weight less than 5lbs

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