Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics.pdf

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56th RQS Artic Gear Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
FA568225Q2019
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Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa

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This document is a Salient Characteristics sheet for Arctic Cold Weather Gear, detailing seven specific equipment items for cold-weather military operations. The gear includes flame-resistant and water-resistant apparel such as Wild Things FR High Loft Jacket and Pants in MultiCam color, MGS Cold Weather Mitts in Coyote Brown, Darn Tough Tactical Boot Socks in black, Wild Things Knuckle Roaster Hand Sleeves, a Kelty Varicom AFSOC Sleeping Bag System, and a Two-Man Field Tent. These items are designed for extreme cold environments, with most products rated for temperatures as low as -20°C, constructed from specialized materials like Nomex, Kevlar, flame-resistant nylon ripstop, and Merino wool blend, and available in multiple sizes to accommodate different personnel requirements. The equipment emphasizes functionality with features like windproofing, water resistance, flame resistance, moisture-wicking properties, and compatibility with field gear.

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Salient Characteristics

Arctic Cold Weather Gear

Item Wild Things FR High Loft Jacket Size Small – 2; Medium – 10; Large – 15; XLarge – 10; XXLarge - 3 Color MultiCam Material Flame-Resistant Nylon Ripstop Specifications Berry Amendment compliant, water-resistant, windproof, for 0°C field use

Item Wild Things FR High Loft Pants Size Small – 2; Medium – 10; Large – 15; XLarge – 10; XXLarge - 3 Color MultiCam Material Flame-Resistant Nylon Ripstop Specifications Insulated cold-weather pant, compatible with field gear

Item MGS Cold Weather Mitts Size Small – 2; Medium – 10; Large – 15; XLarge – 10; XXLarge - 3 Color Coyote Brown Material Nomex/Kevlar blend Specifications FR, water/wind resistant, extended cuff

Item Darn Tough Tactical Boot Socks Size XSmall -10; Small – 15; Medium – 35; Large – 100; XLarge – 25; XXLarge - 15 Color Black Material Merino Wool Blend Specifications Cushioned, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial

Item Wild Things Knuckle Roaster Hand Sleeves Size One Size Fits Most Color Multicam Material Nomex exterior, fleece-lined interior Specifications Layered insulation with outer shell, FR-rated

Item Kelty Varicom AFSOC Sleeping Bag System Size Standard – 5; Long - 5 Color Foilage Green / Coyote Brown Material Nomex ripstop shell with synthetic Climashield insulation Specifications Modular sleep system includes outer bivy, intermediate and base layers rated to

-20°C

Item Two-Man Field Tent Size 7 ft x 5 ft x 4 ft Color OD Green Material Ripstop Nylon with Aluminum Poles Specifications Cold-rated (-20°C), wind-resistant, 4-season use

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